The Edit

We’ve brought together a selection of inspiring stories from self-made independent designer brands and individuals from all over the world. Discover their ever unfolding journeys exclusively on The Edits.

NOCHEÉ VIDA DESIGNER INTERVIEW

Vallari Kaushik fashion inspired by travel, and sensibility rooted in Indian tradition.A Fashion Design graduate from National Institute of Fashion Technology (India), Vallari Kaushik persuaded her Master’s degree in Fashion Design Collection at the Istituto Marangoni, Italy. During her time there, she was able to work on projects with prolific brands like Stefano Ricci, Orciani and Ermanno Scervino.

Pearl And Rubies

2 Sisters, 2 Forces, One Brand – Pearl and Rubies! A combination of forces sophisticated and fiery, sisters Caroline and Joy let us in on their journey of perseverance.

Laura Riera

Every girl dreams of wearing the perfect, fairy tale Bridal Dress at her wedding with the love of their life. To feel Magic and more, Laura Riera designs wedding dress dreams into reality. Young, creative and above all transgressed.

JESSE KAMM

Having grown up in rural Illinois amongst creative parents, Jesse Kamm’s collections take influence from her lifestyle. Beginning by taking a sewing class and making clothes for herself, when she realised that making clothing was a career path that she could potentially take, she took the opportunity.

THE PERFECT BAG FOR YOU

In need of a hot handbag to carry around this season? Look no further. Layla Shugri , a Dubai-based designer of Lebanese/ Russian origin, has a keen eye for geometric lines and strong, structural shapes. Her brand, LYA LYA offers statement pieces that can elevate any outfit to another level.

RIMANSHU PATEL

Rimanshu Patel is a modern fashion designer with a forward thinking approach. His training in the National Institute of Fashion Technology and Istituto Marangoni has allowed him to work broaden his knowledge of contemporary and resourceful designs. The collection reflects the use of sustainable resources by making each piece adaptable to fit in with any style decision. Every woman will want this collection in their wardrobes as it is customisable and flexible.

VAQUERA

Previously vocalizing how it is narrow-minded to design clothes for a clientele of people based on their age, sex or race, Patric DiCaprio, stylist-turned-creative director of emerging fashion brand Vaquera, is rebelling against the industry’s stereotypical ideals.

Adding Colour

After the seemingly endless amount of gloom and chill over the Winter period it can be quite daunting to finally start adding a bit of brightness back into your wardrobe again.

Leanne Claxton

Leanne Claxton, artist and print designer from Lankashire, began printing her abstract floral designs onto luxury silk scarves in 2011 as a way of making her artwork more accessible. Claxton’s inspiration comes from the exotic flora and fauna observed in beaches of Sri Lanka or Bali.

Music Influences Your Style

A key part of so many of our lives, our taste in music says a lot about who we are as a person. Not only is music an element of our personalities but it can also be adapted into our individual style.

The Rise of the Female Boxer

A sport that was for a long time typically synonymous with hardcore, intimidating men, who fought blood, sweat and tears, with a somewhat controversial reputation is now undergoing much change.

Tilly & William

Based in Brooklyn, Tilly and William was born out of the idea of transformability and gender inclusivity. Not only focusing on comfort the brand gives importance to environmentally and socially responsible production.

RIEN:Make Your Own Rules today

Entering the world of fashion after studying business administration, Penny Vomva is the designer behind Rien. Primarily an online fashion retail store, Rien also has two stores in Athens and one in Mykonos, making it an up and coming, emerging brand

Why You Should Be Paying Attention to Bloggers

When it comes to not only fashion, but recipes, restaurants, music and all things culture, you can never have enough inspiration. In the past, and even so still today, we have often found ourselves relying on weekly or monthly updates from our favourite lifestyle and fashion magazines as our go-to source for everything.

Working On Your Wardrobe

The warmer weather is just starting to kick in which means it’s time for a seasonal switch up for your wardrobe. You’ve spent the last few weeks finding and ordering the perfect spring dress for that event you have coming up and maybe even started on the summer holiday fashions already but you’ve forgotten one thing, haven’t you?

Stefanos Chrysafis

Entering the world of fashion after studying business administration, Penny Vomva is the designer behind Rien.

Watch Out Jerry Williams

With so many new artists appearing on the scene everyday it can be slightly overwhelming to find the musicians for you. There’s so much choice that where do you start discovering them? Don’t worry!

Design(s) by Alexandra

I think it was inevitable. My mother was a fashion designer and I always loved to watch how she managed to transform a textile into a dress or a skirt “sur mesure”.

MonNoir

MonNoir is a luxury avant-garde brand launched by the talented fashion designer Maria Georgiou, after completing her degree in Fashion Design in the United Kingdom and having worked with several established independent designers with shows in London and Paris Fashion Week

Artians Konstantina

The face behind the brand The Artians is Konstantina Kampisopoulou, Greek interior architect and fashion designer. The Artians by Konstantina attempts to reinvent the wardrobe of modern women.

10 Greek islands

Finally this time of the year has come! It’s summer already and you need to plan your vacation! You have several thoughts about your destination, but then it strikes you! You want to visit Greece; you’ve always wanted to.

Klelia Andrali

Pansy: Underwear

Over the last few years or so, underwear has become more and more of a fashion staple. No longer is underwear simply worn underneath your favourite dresses, shirts and trousers but more frequently as a standalone item in your wardrobe.

Festival Fashion

The summer season is approaching, and with it comes festivals and… festival fashion. Getting together the perfect festival wardrobe can be difficult to do because, particularly in the UK, the weather can be a bit hit and miss.

Chatting with Ingrid Silva

We spoke to ballet dancer Ingrid Silva in an interview about her experience working in the dance world so far.

Somedays Lovin Summer Swimwear Staples

Your summer holidays may be on the horizon but there is still plenty of time left before you jet off on them! You might’ve reached a point where you’re just thinking when will summer be here already?!

The architectural heel revolution

When Latvian “sole mates”, Sanita, who is responsible for designing, and Inga who is in charge of collection finishing details, met at primary school.

When visual arts meet fashion design

MONOCHROME has a unique collaborative approach in design, using distinctive visual forms and tangible formations, while applying geometrical and bespoke pattern cutting.

Espadrilles are the new heels Ergon Mykonos

Creative Director & Founder of Ergon Mykonos, Marietta Karpathiou has managed to turn her experience in architecture and her artistic nature into a brand that embodies her vision of daily art

Dinning experience with KIKA tableware

Janaki Kirloskar, CEO, and Founder of Kika Tableware has managed to turn dining at home, one’s culinary experience unique. With a keen eye for patterns and design, she launched KIKA,

Blend in with the Locals this Summer

There’s nothing worse than heading off on your holidays, arriving at your destination and feeling a bit out of place.

Adapting Sportswear into Fashion

Taking a break from work over the summer makes for the perfect time to think about getting involved in a new activity.

Guide to Summer Beach Cover-Ups

It’s easy to just throw on anything over your bikini and be done with it. However, your choice of beach cover-up is actually the ideal way

Owning Your Individuality

Embracing your individuality is such an important part of finding your own style but it can take a long time to feel completely comfortable in your own opinions and tastes in fashion.

The Bloggers That You Need To Be Reading

So, you know by now that bloggers are worth paying attention to but maybe not which bloggers are the ones to watch out for.

Go Wild... Western is Back

The new season is coming up and riding up alongside it is western fashion. Think cowboy boots, fringe and animal print

A bit of silver with a whole story

Clara & Yema was born as a result of their mother's inspirations.Two sisters, one graphic designer and one industrial designer,

Wear your Summer Dresses in Autumn

Although Summer might be over, that doesn't mean that you can't restyle some of your favourite Summer pieces for the Autumn.

Make a Statement with Jibuu Jewellery

Beginning in Spain, Jibuu is a jewellery brand known for its high quality accessories.

MAISON CLÉO: WHEN FASHION MEETS ETHICAL

Maison Cléo is a French brand created by Cléo and Marie. Marie was feeling fed up with what french brands had to offer.

Lara Intimates: Sustainable Lingerie

Fast fashion is contributing to global warming which is why more and more people are turning to sustainable fashion.

Who is Laurel? 24 indie singer from London

The best part about Laurel isn’t her deep voice and her blonde locks. It’s the fact that she writes, records and produces all her music.

How to turn basics into exotic

Latin America Domingo can be described in three words. Vision, Design and Functional. His designs are based on basic morphologies

Ash Mateu Fashion influence in Argentina

Ash Mateu, only 28 years old is a women with the greatest power and fashion influence in Argentina.

Peyoteok takes Broken Hearts, And Makes Art

Alongside her studies into museology and cultural heritage management, Josefina Muñoz, dedicates her free-time to creating and running Peyote.

Meet The Maker: Amishi London

There's so much more to a brand than simply the products themselves. The process and journey to the final collection is often just as fascinating and important as the end product.

Collina Strada Is The Real Deal

Ash Mateu, only 28 years old is a women with the greatest power and fashion influence in Argentina.

Meet The Maker: Discover Boutique

Discover Boutique is a small collection of effortlessly stylish pieces. Inspired by travel, their collections incorporate vibrant colour, adding adventure to your wardrobe.

Isa Arfen: between England and Italy

Isa Arfen was founded in 2012 by Serafina Sama. She was born in London but raised in Italy her brand is inspired by strong women.

Emiliano Santapaola Opens Doors Chicle Mag

Emiliano Santapaola opened up the doors of Chicle Mag, a magazine that not only fulfils the function of selling trends

Batsheva does conservative dresses

BATSHEVA was created in 2016 in New York by Batsheva Hay. Her brand blurs the lines between feminine dress and conservative cl

Clara Barceló Takes Leather up a Level

At the end of 2010 while I was studying, despite initially having a great fear about starting to design.

The wood behind the book Somos Handmade

My favourite part of my classes was always at the beginning of term when I got to buy all of my tools and books.

Roberto Sanchez: Empire of Argentine

Roberto Sanchez: Extravagant and detailed, a majestic talent with a great sophisticated style and fresh experimental air.

Meet The Maker: LEANDRA

Leandra was born this Spring/Summer, presenting its first collection of "objects of desire" for the modern and stylish woman across social media networks.

THE NEW AGE IN HANDBAGS LOMMER

Lommer comes as an acronym from the words “Love Materials Meet Requirements”. Our design and production philosophy is included in these words.

Rachel Comey Electric New York Brand

Rachel Comey is what you expect effortlessly cool girls to wear in New York. Rachel Comey herself is an American fashion designer founder of the eponymous brand.

Miss Kitty Catalan X The Clothing Lounge

Miss Kitty Catalan known for her principled dedication to timeless style, is here to highlight some of her favourite Clothing Lounge picks with those touches of glamour and femininity you can’t resist.

El Club De la Tela: Argentina's New Era

Freedom, good vibes, and relaxation sum up the energy of this place. El Club De la Tela is a specialised co-working environment for all those in love with fashion.

TALINE POSTAJIAN X THE CLOTHING LOUNGE

Taline Postajian, an L.A. native working in fashion PR highlight some of her favourite Clothing Lounge items

Meet The Maker: Corina Boboc

Corina Boboc is a Romanian young designer and scenographer ,whose fashion studio is set in Bucharest

MEET ANGELIQUE TERRELONGE

Motivated by her want to empower women through fashion, Angelique Terrelonge’s eye-catching pieces embody the luxury of fur without the bad conscience.

Meet The Maker: Discover Boutique

Discover Boutique is a small collection of effortlessly stylish pieces. Inspired by travel, their collections incorporate vibrant colour, adding adventure to your wardrobe.

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Ash Mateu Fashion influence in Argentina