British fashion brands UK clothing labels to have on your radar

Publish date: 2024-02-29

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Rejina Pyo

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After graduating from Central Saint Martins and spending time at Roksanda, Rejina Pyo launched her own label in 2014. 10 years on, it’s adored worldwide for its structured and classic designs. Investing in a piece means you'll more than likely have it forever.

Molly Goddard

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You can instantly spot a Molly Goddard design, thanks to her signature bright colours, trademark tule and beautiful layering that creates interesting and voluminous silhouettes.

Goddard was born and raised in London – she studied at Central Saint Martins – and launched her own label back in 2014. Over the past decade, the designer has become one of the city's most-loved labels and a firm favourite on the London Fashion Week schedule.

16Arlington

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Worn by Amal Clooney, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Lena Dunham, 16Arlington’s rise since its launch in 2017 has been stratospheric. The brand is centred on the concept of ‘design for a good time’ and one look at the glamorous, eccentric party wear and you can easily see why.

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Shrimps

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An ‘It’ label since its arrival in 2013, Shrimps counts Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof, Poppy Delevingne and Lily Allen as fans. Its hero item is the faux fur coat, but it's also known for whimsical patterns and dreamy, ethereal cuts.

Wales Bonner

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Grace Wales Bonner launched her eponymous label in 2014 and started out with menswear, before expanding into womenswear. Her designs center around sportswear and tailoring and take influence from European, African and West Indian aesthetics.

The Vampire's Wife

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Founded in 2014 by model and wife of Nick Cave, Susie Cave, The Vampire’s Wife celebrates all things feminine with incredible, structured party wear. Heavy on vintage, form-fitting silhouettes and lamé – it's the brand to shop for any celebratory occasion that requires something a little bit glam.

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Mother of Pearl

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Mother of Pearl’s focus is on creating sustainable garments that will have a lifeline long after one season. The designs are classic but never dull, with playful nods added to minimalist details like metal accents or structured bodices or shoulders.

Bianca Saunders

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Rixo

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A British brand that every Instagrammer is obsessed with, Rixo was founded by London College of Fashion alumni, Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey, in 2015 and has since become the go-to for brightly coloured and printed dresses. The styles are perfect for weekend dressing and paired with heels or wedges, can instantly be transformed into wedding-guest material.

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Kitri

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Haeni Kim founded Kitri in London in 2017 after being frustrated with the lack of places to go for hero pieces that were actually affordable. Today, its garments are worn by influencers and editors alike and it has become synonymous with playful, wearable designs.

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