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Almost Famous
Established in 2002 by Juliana Oei, famous for eye-catching eclectic separates and the Black Label range of high end dramatic fashion mixing silks and chiffons with vibrant prints. Flagship store in Percy Street, London W1. |
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Amanda Wakeley
Launched in 1990, the brand has garnered a reputation for creating a confident, polished look. Her signatures are attention to detail, perfection of cut and the finest fabrics. Store in Fulham Road, London SW3. |
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Aminaka Wilmont
Launched in 2006, avant-garde designer duo Marcus Wilmont and Maki Aminaka create powerful provocative silhouettes in monochromatic colour schemes, layered detailing and esoteric prints. |
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Aquascutum
Luxury brand with a heritage of over 150 years, produces up to the minute well-crafted collections as well as their core coats, raincoats and trenches. Flagship store in Regent Street, London. |
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Belle and Bunty
Founded by Alice Shreeve and Hannah Coniam in 2003, the design duo specialise in handprinted silks and embroideries and have dressed celebrities from Myleene Klass to Denise van Outen. |
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Betty Jackson
Launched her first collection in 1981 drawing on the inspiration of painters and artists. The Mainline and Betty Jackson Two collections feature comfortable, confident clothes that can be worn all day into the evening. Flagship store in Brompton Road, London. |
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Biba
The classic '60s label was re-launched in 2006 revitalising its unconventional bold rock 'n roll ethos with a fresh modern aesthetic. Stockists include Browns and Harvey Nichols. |
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Bruce Oldfield
Renowned for his red carpet gowns worn by Hollywood actresses and celebrities. The couture, bridal and ready-to-wear collections can be found at his shop in Beauchamp Place, London SW3. |
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Burberry
Established as far back as 1856, now seeing a renaissance under Christopher Bailey, previously at Gucci in Milan. The collections include Burberry Prorsum, Burberry London and Thomas Burberry. Stores in London and Manchester and worldwide. |
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Caroline Charles
Leading British fashion designer for more than forty years, presenting a well-groomed look for occasions and weekends that is timeless and has a sense of fun. Flagship store in Beauchamp Place, London. |
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Fenn Wright Manson
Founded by Colin Fenn, Trevor Wright and Glynn Manson in 1974. Their collections emphasise a classically clean design, colour and cut with printed dresses, skirts and fine knitwear. Flagship boutique in Devonshire Road, Chiswick, London W4. |
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Jasper Conran
Launched 30 years ago and still a pioneer in British fashion, his collections feature classic tailoring with neat lines that is often given a cheeky twist. Flagship showroom in Sackville Street, London W1. |
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Jenny Packham
Launched her ready-to-wear collection in 1988 and winner of the Hollywood Style Designer of the Year award in 2006, her glamorous evening gowns are luxurious, colourful, intricately embellished and favoured by the likes of Keira Knightley and Sarah Jessica Parker. She also designs a highly successful bride collection. |
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John Rocha
John Rocha has been designing highly distinctive womenswear collections for over thirty years, known for his fearless experimentation with fabric and silhouette. Based in Ireland, flagship store in Dover Street, London W1. |
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Julien MacDonald
Previously chief designer at Givenchy, his eponymous collections have a young vibrant look and are famous for their barely there dresses and unrepentant use of fur. |
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Katharine Hamnett
Campaigning eighties fashion icon famous for her slogan t-shirts. She has relaunched the t-shirts with slogans like Free Burma, Choose Life and Save The World and has a range of ethically made organic cotton clothing. |
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Luella
Launched in 2000 by Luella Bartley, her designs are fun and wearable and have adorned the likes of Lily Allen, Kelly Osbourne and Thandie Newton. Store in Brook Street, London W1 and online boutique. |
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Mac Millan
Established in 1997 by Jane McMillan, her original colourful printed silks form the basis of her free-flowing sensual dresses and separates. |
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Margaret Howell
Launched in the late 1980's, her finely-tailored collections have a relaxed off duty, androgynous almost masculine look. Flagship showrooms in Wigmore Street, W1, Fulham Road, SW3 and Richmond. |
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Maria Grachvogel
Established in 1994, the label is renowned for its skillful cutting and luxurious fabrics, famous for its 'magic pants' trousers, slinky skirts, tunics and trademark catsuits. Flagship showroom in Sloane Street, London SW1. |
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Matthew Williamson
Founded in 1997, his collections are known for their use of vibrant colours and textures. Clients include Kiera Knightley, Sienna Miller and Helena Christensen. He is also creative director at Italian fashion house, Emilio Pucci. Flagship store in Bruton Street, London. |
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Nicole Farhi
Launched in 1982, her blend of easy but functional tailoring results in collections that have an understated elegance and are full of feminine charm. Flagship store in New Bond Street and seven other stores across London. |
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Paul Costelloe
Dublin-born designer, launched in 1979, his collections are understated using the best quality natural fabrics but often provide a subtle surprise in their unexpected combinations of tweed, velvet, satin and organza. |
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Paul Smith
His menswear collections feature traditional tailoring with a quirky individual twist, and are especially suited to tall, slim men. Flagship stores in London and home town Nottingham, plus numerous outlets worldwide. |
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Pink Soda
Classic 80's label popular with the 'it' girls of that era, the brand has now evolved into the high end Boutique collection with its floaty bohemian styling and the Urban collection of more casual streetwear. |
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Roksanda Ilincic
Launched in 2003, her cocktail dresses and eveningwear have a romantic retro appeal combined with a quirky contemporary look from her use of unusual luxe fabrics and modern techniques such as 3D pleating. |
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Romina Karamenea
Launched in 2006, she is fast gaining a reputation for structure and texture using innovative cutting techniques to create precise geometric lines and shapes combined with sensual fabrics. |
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Temperley London
Launched in 2000 by Alice Temperley and Lars van Benningsen, the brand has garnered many international awards and is often featured at red carpet events. The prestigious Black Label offers exquisite dresses embellished with in-house designed beading, embroidery or lace. |
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Vivienne Westwood
Famous for bringing punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream and for her political activity including her support of the civil rights group, Liberty. Her collections are divided into Gold Label, Red Label, Men and Anglomania. |
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