Fashion News: Mulberry prepares London Fashion Week return as financial recovery gathers pace

Mulberry is set to make a high-profile return to the London Fashion Week runway this month, marking a significant moment for the British luxury fashion house as it combines a new creative direction with signs of a strengthening financial performance.

Mulberry - Shot by Federico Radaelli

The return to the runway is central to CEO Andrea Baldo’s “Back to the Mulberry Spirit” strategy, which aims to rebuild the ready-to-wear business alongside the brand’s established accessories offering.

The company will return to the London Fashion Week schedule on September 20, following a six-year absence. The show will present the first women's ready-to-wear collection designed by newly appointed Creative Director Christopher Kane, signalling a new chapter for the Somerset-based brand.

Kane's appointment is expected to bring a fresh creative perspective to Mulberry as the company seeks to reinforce its position as a leading British luxury label. His debut will be closely watched as the fashion industry assesses how his design language will translate across Mulberry's established leather-goods heritage and its wider ready-to-wear offer.

The runway return comes against a backdrop of improving financial results. Mulberry reported group revenue of £125.5 million for its latest financial year, representing a 4% increase. Pre-tax losses were reduced substantially to £8.9 million, compared with £32.2 million in the previous year.

The company also reported an improvement in gross margin to 72%, helped by a reduction in promotional discounting. The figures suggest that the business has been making progress towards improving the quality and profitability of its sales, rather than relying heavily on markdowns to drive demand.

That momentum appears to have continued into the opening quarter of the new financial year. Group revenue rose by 23% year on year, with wholesale and franchise revenue recording a particularly strong 56% increase.

The growth in wholesale and franchise business provides an encouraging indication of demand for the brand beyond its directly operated retail network and could give Mulberry greater scope to expand its international presence without relying solely on investment in company-owned stores.

At the same time, Mulberry is continuing to refine its physical retail footprint in the UK. The company has signed a lease for a new 979 sq ft boutique at Liverpool ONE, with the store scheduled to open in November 2026.

The new boutique will add to Mulberry's existing UK retail presence as the company focuses on what it describes as a more refined brick-and-mortar strategy. The Liverpool location also places the brand within one of the UK's major premium shopping destinations, extending its reach beyond London.

Further changes at board level are also planned. From September 9, Mulberry will appoint Sara Dickinson and Kenny Wilson as non-executive directors. Wilson, the former chief executive of Dr. Martens, brings extensive experience of international brand development and the publicly listed consumer sector, while Dickinson adds further industry expertise to the board.

Taken together, the changes point to a period of significant transition for Mulberry. The arrival of Kane, the return to the London Fashion Week runway, improving margins, a sharp reduction in losses and accelerating first-quarter revenue growth suggest that the company is attempting to establish a stronger platform for its next phase of development.

For the British luxury sector, Kane's September 20 debut is likely to be one of the key moments of the London Fashion Week schedule, providing an early indication of how Mulberry intends to balance its distinctive British heritage with a renewed fashion proposition.

Fashion News: Levi's enters Paris Haute Couture with Christelle Kocher capsule

Levi's is making its Paris Haute Couture Week debut with a capsule collection created in collaboration with French designer Christelle Kocher, marking a significant step in the denim giant's continued push into premium fashion and cultural collaborations.

The 10-look collection reinterprets some of the brand's best-known silhouettes – including the 501® jean and Type II Jacket – through the techniques and craftsmanship associated with French haute couture. 

Developed with Kocher, who is Artistic Director of Maison Lemarié and founder of the KOCHÉ label, the capsule combines Levi's heritage with couture-level textile innovation and hand craftsmanship.

The collection transforms denim through featherwork, hand embroidery, sculptural fabric treatments, floral construction, plissé draping and resin-coated finishes, demonstrating how one of fashion's most commercially recognisable fabrics can be elevated for couture presentation. 

Alongside reworked denim separates are black denim gowns, feather capes and statement headpieces, while the Levi's Baby Brooklyn Bag has also been reimagined as a couture accessory.

The project reflects Levi's growing focus on positioning its heritage beyond traditional denim, following a series of collaborations spanning fashion, music and culture. Showing during Haute Couture Week places the American brand alongside some of the industry's most prestigious luxury houses, underlining its ambition to explore new creative territory while reinforcing the craftsmanship behind its products.

Christelle Kocher

"It was a privilege to bring these two teams together and see this collection come to life," said Kocher. "This capsule reflects my life between the United States and France, two countries that fuel my creative energy."

Mathilde Vaucheret, Vice President, Europe Marketing & Brand Experience at Levi's, said the collaboration represented a milestone for the company.

"Bringing Levi's to Paris Haute Couture for the first time is a major moment for us," she said. "With over a century of history behind the brand, partnering with Christelle Kocher felt like a natural fit. She brings a distinctly Parisian perspective with a modern edge that complements our denim heritage. Her Couture-à-Porter vision is the perfect way to elevate the craftsmanship of denim."

A key feature of the collection is the level of textile experimentation undertaken during its development. Research carried out at Levi's Eureka Lab at the company's global headquarters explored new applications for denim, including feather construction, sculptural volumes, hand embroidery and advanced fabric manipulation. Campaign imagery by photographer Kayla Connors focuses on these technical processes as much as the finished garments, highlighting the craftsmanship behind each piece.

For Kocher, whose career has combined luxury fashion with contemporary streetwear influences, the collaboration continues her long-standing interest in bringing couture techniques into everyday wardrobes. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, she has worked with Bottega Veneta, Dries Van Noten, Chloé, Martine Sitbon and Giorgio Armani. Since 2010 she has served as Artistic Director of Maison Lemarié, one of CHANEL's Métiers d'Art houses, while her own label, KOCHÉ, has earned a reputation for blending couture craftsmanship with modern sportswear and inclusive design.

The collaboration also reflects a broader trend within luxury fashion, with heritage brands increasingly using couture craftsmanship to reposition familiar products for high-profile cultural moments, celebrity dressing and red-carpet appearances. For Levi's, whose history stretches back more than 150 years, the collection signals that denim remains a platform for innovation as well as commercial appeal.

The Christelle Kocher x Levi's capsule debuts during Paris Haute Couture Week this July.

New Launch: Tom Dixon showcases AW25 Collection in King's Cross Flagship Shop

The British designer Tom Dixon has unveiled his latest collection for AW 2025, spanning across lighting, furniture and accessories. Highlights include sofas, mesmerising WHIRL lights, the striking MELT Fluoro and a stylish new range of rugs and textiles - RIDGE cushions, THREAD cushions and throws, BAND throws - and SPIN Candelabras in new finishes. 

GROOVE Table and Chairs outside the Tom Dixon London Flagship shop

Here are excellent images showcasing the extensive collection on display in his London King's Cross Flagship Shop.

SOFT Pendants, PLUMP Sofa, BELL Portables and FLASH Tables

WHIRL Gold Floor Lights, FAT Sofa, LOOPY Rug and MELT Surface Light

WHIRL Gold Chandelier and Table Light, SLAB Armchair and Stool and LOOPY Rug 

GROOVE Outdoor Table and Chairs, SPRING Pendants, CORD Rug and MELT Surface Lights

MELT Pendants, Floor Lights and Portable Fluoro Light with Dichroic filter, SLAB Armchair and Stool, TWEED Rug

PRESS FROSTED Pendants, GROOVE Table, Armchair and Stool and BELL Portable

MELT Pendants, Floor Lights and Portable gold, PLUMP Sofa, WINGBACK Armchair, FLASH Tables,
BELL Portable and LINE Rug

WHIRL Silver Pendants and Surface Lights, PLUMP Sofa, SLAB Armchair and Stool,
 FLASH Tables and KNOTTY Rug

All images from Tom Dixon

Exhibition Review: Rick Owens Builds His Temple in Paris, Then Heads to Frieze London

Rick Owens, the avant-garde American designer who has lived and worked in Paris since 2003, has reimagined the Palais Galliera as a sanctum of his uncompromising creativity.   

His retrospective in Paris: Temple of Love, open until January 4, 2026, is more than a fashion exhibition: it is a total environment, where clothing, sculpture, installation and memory converge in a ritualistic display of aesthetic conviction. A short walk from the Palais de Tokyo, which recently hosted his SS26 collection, Owens’s works are clearly at home within the galleries of the Palais Galliera.

Visual: Michèle Lamy
(C) Rick Owen

Rick Owens serves as artistic director in Temple of Love, alongside curator Alexandre Samson and honorary director Miren Arzalluz, ensuring every element carries his aesthetic imprint. 

This marks only the third time the Palais Galliera has devoted a retrospective to a living designer—following Azzedine Alaïa in 2013 and Martin Margiela in 2018. Under Owens’s direction, the museum has been dramatically reconfigured, with its interior, façade and forecourt linked together for the first time since the institution’s founding.

As a follow-up to this exhibition, Rick Owens will extend his creative vision beyond Paris with a special presentation at Frieze London in October, hosted by Carpenters Workshop Gallery. There, Owens will unveil a new series of collectible design pieces exploring the conceptual and aesthetic poetics of rust—a material condition he sees as a symbol of both decay and endurance. Among the centerpiece works is a dramatic reinterpretation of his signature Double Bubble chair, now upholstered in vivid blood-red leather. The exhibition will also feature selections of Owens’s vintage fashion and archival pieces. Complementing his display, Owens’s longtime partner and creative collaborator Michèle Lamy will debut a new sculptural installation, continuing the duo’s shared exploration of prehistoric and natural forms—notably antlers and horns, which they see as primal symbols of brutality and self-protection. 

Together, the London showcase and Temple of Love form a powerful dual reflection on impermanence, intimacy, and radical aesthetics.

Meanwhile, in Temple of Love, the retrospective currently at the Palais Galliera, Rick Owens is presented not merely as a designer but as a myth-maker and philosopher of form. The museum itself becomes less a gallery than a devotional space, bridging fashion, architecture, sculpture and performance.

Visitors are immersed in a world that is sculptural and spiritual, yet persistently provocative—an exhibition that unsettles as much as it captivates. Interwoven are examples of Owens’s furniture alongside quotations from the designer, grounding the experience in both physical form and philosophical reflection.

The journey begins with Owens’s Los Angeles years (1992–2003), illuminated through the cultural references that have shaped him since childhood. His Catholic upbringing instilled discipline, while the shadows of 1930s Hollywood, the drama of Wagnerian opera and the decadent symbolism of À rebours informed his rejection of conventional notions of beauty.

Entering the marble halls, visitors are confronted by a stark, austere mood. Severe, spectral figures loom in Owens’s signature silhouettes—draped in asymmetric cuts, elongated tunics and cocoon-like layers of distressed fabrics. Studded leathers, sweeping capes and monastic hoods intensify the atmosphere, their rigid geometry made all the more haunting against the grandeur of the architecture.

The second act of the exhibition charts Owens’s Paris years, from 2003 to the present day, where fashion shows became both spectacle and social commentary. Here, his uninhibited taste for provocation is given full weight. Over time, raw black-leather drapery evolved into complex architectural forms. His familiar palette of “dust” greys and monastic tones expands into mauve and sudden shocks of colour, garments transforming into wearable sculptures.

The exhibition expands beyond the museum’s interior. Classical statues are veiled in sequins; the gardens are punctuated by brutalist cement sculptures, softened by Californian wildflowers recalling Owens’s early years. Inside, multimedia installations nod to artistic references including Gustave Moreau, Joseph Beuys and Steven Parrino, extending the dialogue between fashion and art.

A reconstructed Hollywood bedroom once shared by Owens and his partner and muse Michèle Lamy offers intimate insight into their creative symbiosis. Books, perfumes and a Ziggy Stardust record become relics within a living installation. In another space, provocative video works—most notoriously Horse (depicting simulated copulation with a stallion)—are presented with disclaimers, underscoring Owens’s refusal to shy from controversy.

Temple of Love marks the first time the Palais Galliera has devoted a retrospective to a living designer in Paris, a gesture that underscores Owens’s influence. More than 100 silhouettes are displayed alongside archival objects, personal artefacts and architectural interventions—a testament to an interdisciplinary practice and an uncompromising vision.

Ultimately, the show reframes fashion as a spiritual, political and philosophical pursuit, a continuation of Owens’s three-decade interrogation of beauty, identity and power. Temple of Love is not simply an exhibition but a reckoning: every garment an altar, every installation a provocation. For the fashion-curious, the conceptually driven and all who believe in beauty that unsettles, this is essential viewing.

Photos by Lucia Carpio at the  Palais Galliera, Paris

Fashion Exhibition: Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art to be staged at London's Victoria & Albert Museum in 2026

London's Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) has unveiled a major exhibition to take place in 2026 : Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art, - the first exhibition ever to be staged in the UK devoted entirely to the visionary Italian couturière Elsa Schiaparelli and her eponymous fashion house.

Vogue 1940; Designer Elsa Schiaparelli wearing black silk dress with crocheted collar of her own design and a turban (Photo by Fredrich BakerCondé Nast via Getty Images).

Hosted in the museum’s prestigious Sainsbury Gallery, the retrospective spans more than 200 objects, encompassing garments, accessories, jewellery, perfume bottles, fine art, furniture, archival documents, photography and theatre costume design.

Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, noted that the museum houses Britain’s foremost collection of Schiaparelli garments and praised the designer’s collaborations and theatrical approach as making her an ideal subject for a spectacular exhibition.

Founded in 1927 in Paris, Elsa Schiaparelli is known for revolutionising couture with her fearless imagination, irreverent humour and artistic collaborations—prompting Vogue to dub her “the nexus of fashion, art and performance”.  

'Tears' Evening dress and head veil, designed by Elsa Schiaparelli, February 1938 for Circus Collection, summer 1938. Fabric designed by Salvador Dali (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Exhibition highlights will include iconic couture pieces such as the Skeleton Dress and the Tears Dress, both created in collaboration with Salvador Dalí, the surreal shoe‑hat, inspired by Dalí and now a classic of fashion fantasy, as well as accompanying artworks by Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau and Man Ray, underscoring Schiaparelli’s deep connections with the Surrealist movement.

Vogue 1936; Two models wearing dresses by Schiaparelli. Right: in a dark crepe with bands of gold braids down the front, over satin pajamas; Left, in a black satin with bands of rippled gold ribbons.   
(Photo by Cecil BeatonCondé Nast via Getty Images) 

Ankle-length coat of black silk jersey with facial profiles forming a rose-filled vase, Elsa Schiaparelli, Jean Cocteau and Lesage, London, 1937 (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Rare archive materials and pieces from Schiaparelli’s London branch, illuminating her impact on British couture and her personal involvement in UK clientele.  

Schiaparelli by Daniel Roseberry Long sheath gown, Matador Couture collection Haute couture fall-winter 2021–2022 Wool crepe. Gilded brass necklace adorned with rhinestones in the shape of lungs. Patrimoine Schiaparelli, Paris

The exhibition will also feature modern creations from Daniel Roseberry, creative director of Schiaparelli since 2019, whose sculptural gowns and bold aesthetic continue to reflect the founding designer's surrealist spirit.

Delphine Bellini, CEO of the House of Schiaparelli, emphasised that the exhibition celebrates Elsa’s “fearless imagination and radical vision” and highlights her enduring influence through a fusion of creativity and commerce. She commended the V&A for offering the perfect stage to showcase her legacy alongside Roseberry’s contemporary reinterpretations.

All images courtesy of Victoria and Albert Museum.

Fashion Trade Event: Copenhagen Fashion Week announces brand line up for SS25; Sinéad O'Dwyer awarded Zalando Visionary Award 2024, CPHFW NEWTALENT recipients revealed for the August edition

Copenhagen Fashion Week August 2024 edition's full lineup has been unveiled, featuring 46 brands and institutions poised to showcase their collections on the official show and presentation schedule. 

Rotate AW24 runway show at Copenhagen Fashion Week
Image by James Cochrane from CFW. 

Sinéad O'Dwyer wins the 
Zalando Visionary Award 2024

Among the highlights, Sinéad O'Dwyer has been announced as the recipient of the Zalando Visionary Award 2024, with the Irish designer's collection set to debut on the Copenhagen runway in August as part of the SS25 schedule.

The annual award is based on three pillars: creativity and design, social impact and innovation. 

Sinéad O'Dwyer has been recognised by the award jury for her innovative, joyful, and avant-garde creations that redefine the boundaries of fashion. With a unique blend of artistry and technical expertise, Sinéad O'Dwyer explores themes of identity, body positivity, and self-expression through her designs. 

As winner of the award, Sinéad O'Dwyer will receive a €50,000 prize.  For her collection presentation at Copenhagen Fashion Week in August 2024, additional support from Zalando will be provided for the show production to highlight the brand's dedication to diversity and innovation.

In addition, Copenhagen Fashion Week has revealed the designers selected for the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme for the SS25 season. Berner Kühl joins the ranks alongside Stamm and Alectra Rothschild/MASCULINA, while Rolf Ekroth will present his third and final showcase under the scheme. Notably, Bonnetje, Sól Hansdóttir, and Stem have been recognized as CPHFW NEWTALENT One To Watch. 

Looking ahead to the SS25 season, Copenhagen Fashion Week continues to build momentum with a lineup of 46 brands and institutions confirmed for August 2024.  

The SS25 brand lineup showcases a mix of established leaders and emerging innovators, including newcomers like Berner Kühl alongside returning favorites such as A. Roege Hove, Jade Cropper, Latimmier, and Rabens Saloner. 

For the first time, the event will feature both runway shows and presentations, reflecting the evolving creative landscape of the Nordic fashion industry. This merge underscores Copenhagen Fashion Week's stature as a global leader in the fashion calendar.

With a curated selection of new names, Copenhagen Fashion Week presents a dynamic programme over four days, highlighting both Nordic talent and international vanguards. This blend further solidifies the event's international standing within the global fashion industry.  

Click HERE for full line-up.

Fashion retail: Victoria Beckham Joins Forces with Mango for Exclusive Collection Launching in April

Exciting news from Spanish retailer MANGO revealing its upcoming collaboration with British pop-star turned designer Victoria Beckham, set to debut on April 23rd both online and in stores.

The Victoria Beckham x MANGO collection coincides with MANGO's 40th anniversary celebration.  In a promotional image, Justi Ruano, Creative Director of Mango Woman, is seen alongside Victoria Beckham, hinting at the creative synergy driving this exciting venture.

This eagerly anticipated capsule collection promises to marry Beckham's signature British elegance with MANGO's contemporary flair. With fashion enthusiasts already predicting a swift sell-out, anticipation is running high.  Although Mango has not yet disclosed the price points for the collection, customers can anticipate accessibility in pricing, significantly lower than Beckham's luxury line.

This partnership, coinciding with Mango's 40th anniversary celebration, marks the latest in a series of collaborations for MANGO, previously with leading brands and talents like SIMONMILLER, Camille Charrière, and Pernille Teisbaek.  These coveted collaborations often allow high street retailers to justify price increases. Mango acknowledges that its clientele is willing to invest in high-profile collaborative pieces as well as exclusive in-house releases.

Beckham's fashion shows consistently draw significant attention during Fashion Month, regardless of the city in which they're held, so there is little doubt this collaboration will be a success.

While boasting an aesthetic that exudes sophistication, the collection promises precision tailoring with an intriguing twist, alongside flowy dresses, everyday knitwear, and a range of accompanying bags, accessories, and shoes. True to expectations, all pieces are presented in a muted colour palette, perfectly suited for an "island" vibe.

In her recent interview wth WWD, Beckham described the collection as having a subtle cheekiness while maintaining a polished appearance. Inspired by the timeless allure of the French film 'La Piscine', Beckham drew specific influence from Jane Birkin's character, embodying natural beauty, femininity, and a sense of liberation. Collaborating closely with Justi Ruano, Mango's Creative Director for women's wear, Beckham ensured that the collection authentically reflects her personal style.

Despite the relatively modest size of Victoria Beckham's label, with sales totaling £58.8 million in its latest report, her "Spice Girls" fame and prominent family name have elevated her profile far beyond what similarly-sized labels might achieve. 

It is therefore ripe to believe Mango's collaboration with Beckham promises to be a significant publicity boon for the retailer. Mango is currently enjoying a period of remarkable success, as evidenced by its record-breaking 2023 financial results unveiled just last month. Looking ahead, Mango has outlined ambitious goals in its strategic plan for 2026, aiming to reach €4 billion in revenue and open 500 additional stores.

Designer: Igor Dieryck wins the PREMIÈRE VISION GRAND JURY PRIZE at Hyères International Festival

At the 38th Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories, Belgian designer Igor Dieryck was announced as the winner of the Grand Prix du Jury Première Vision, the Prix 19M Métiers d'art and the Prix du Public.  The event took place on October 15th 2023 at 100 year-old Cubist chateau-turned arts center - Villa Noailles.

"YESSIR" collection by Igor Dieryck who received support from several exhibitors of Première Vision Paris,
including Labels & Things - L&T Caps, Libeco, Beppetex and Rifra Nastri.
Photo courtesy of Première Vision

As part of his prize, the young designer's collection entitled “YESSIR” will be featured in an exhibition dedicated to him at the next edition of Première Vision Paris - one of the industry's most respected international trade fair which will take place February 6, 7 and 8 2024 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre.

Dieryck has won prize money of 20,000 euros and also will enjoy collaborations with some of the fashion industry's top names, including an opportunity with Chanel’s Métiers d’Art division to present on the runway in Hyères next year, as well as producing two capsule collections, one with Paris fashion department store Galeries Lafayette, and another with the high-end, eco-friendly label ICICLE, which will hit stores spring of 2024.

The 24-year-old Dieryck is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Brussels and recently joined the Hermès men’s wear studio.  Inspiration for his winning collection came from his work experience at a hotel where he observed "Grand Hotel-era" life while studying for his fashion degree in Antwerp.  

Desolina Suter, Première Vision Fashion Director, comments: "We are more than delighted to welcome Igor's "Yessir" collection to Première Vision Paris in February 2024. The scenography will be directly inspired by his universe, both formal and conceptual. His creations, with their bright colours and bold aesthetic, suggest a retro ambience, providing a captivating visual experience."

As a partner of the Grand Prix du Jury since 2011, Première Vision supports the finalists in the creation and production of their collection. This year's winner Igor Dieryck also received support from several Première Vision trade exhibitors: Labels & Things - L&T Caps, Libeco, Beppetex and Rifra Nastri.

Ruggable collaborates with Monica Ahanonu

Ruggable, a patented machine-washable rug brand, has announced the launch of its new collaboration with recognised artist, illustrator, and model, Monica Ahanonu. 

The new Ruggable X Monica Ahanonu rug collection is Monica’s first venture
 into the home-design space 

The launch of the new rug collection is focused on breaking the mould of traditional home decor, according to Ruggable.

Inspired by accessible design and washable innovation, the ethos of Ruggable, Monica’s partnership with Ruggable will bring her unique passion and artistic style into the home. 

As a leader in the digital space for Black artists, Ahanonu’s art shines the limelight on diverse cultures, industries, and backgrounds encouraging inclusivity and equity. 

Ruggable noted that this collaboration pushes the limits of what is possible in design and decor, praising optimism, light, and energy. The collection is Monica’s first venture into the home-design space and includes 8 pieces, inclusive of indoor and outdoor rugs. 

Photo courtesy Ruggable X Monica Ahanonu.

British Textile Designer Set to Launch Luxury Silk Cushion Collection this April

British textile designer Millie Bridget Henry is expanding her business into homewares and will launch her first luxury silk cushion collection this spring. 

Pink Bengal Tiger Silk Cushion
by Millie Bridget Henry 

The new SS22 Collection of cushions, launching on April 11th, is titled The Wilderness, inspired by wild and natural environments on Earth that have not been significantly altered by human activity and the wild animals that roam within these surroundings, said Millie, whose designs are rich and intricate. 

Enchanted Forest Stag Silk Cushion
by Millie Bridget Henry 

The UK-made cushions measuring 45cm x 45cm are in 100% Silk, and feature navy cotton velvet backing & piping, while they also come with sustainably-sourced feather-filled inner cushion pads. 

Leopard Silk Cushion by Millie Bridget Henry

According to Millie, the design process begins in her studio in Buckinghamshire, whereshe  takes inspiration from her photographic archive, mood-boards and research that have inspired the collections. She will then bring all of her drawings together creating a linear design, which is then coloured digitally. The designs are then printed onto the finest luxury fabric and finished to the highest standard.

Millie graduated from the Winchester School of Art in 2010, specialising in Textile Print Design. After graduating, Millie interned at various fashion houses before deciding to travel in 2012. Upon her return she moved to London and started work at Huntsman-bespoke tailors - on Savile Row and found her love for Men’s accessories. In 2016 she started work at Buckingham Palace with a team of conservators providing a conservation service to the Royal Collection. 

An internship at Zandra Rhodes in 2017 put Millie firmly on the path to setting up her own design studio. The brand was launched in 2018 with a collection of men’s luxury pocket squares. Since then, Millie has launched a range of men’s accessories which are stocked in many west end ateliers such as Budd, Benson & Clegg, Mason & Sons, Caroline Andrews and Montague Ede.   

Blackbuck Navy Silk Cushion
by Millie Bridget Henry

Speaking about her journey to launching her new collections in homeware, the young designer says, “The last two years have been incredibly difficult for everyone but as a small business in the early years since inception it was extremely disheartening. There have been days I wanted to give up, but I kept pushing and wanted to spend the extra time during lockdown to find ways to expand the business and take it to the next level. I’m really excited to be expanding into homeware and working on a variety of products for the future.”

All imagess courtesy of Millie Bridget Henry.

MOOHONG SS 2020 collection interplays between femininity and masculinity.

The MOOHONG Spring/Summer 2020 collection by Seoul designer Moohong Kim shown this week in Paris shines a light on his knack for tailoring – classic menswear tailoring even, developing from a study in structural form versus deconstruction possibilities and explore a range of possibilities in asymmetrical cuts. 

Although the collection has been described as an “inter-subjective experiment to create an ideological project which incorporates fashion as a means of artistic and social expression”, it is a very wearable range inter-playing the contrast between femininity and masculinity.  

Using  multiple shapes, the collection is built on a layering and transformative format, which answers very well to today’s consumers’  affinity with personalisation and individualism. 

Moohong uses classic menswear fabrics such as wool for his oversized jackets and exaggerated pin-striped suits and tailored separates, along with cotton shirts and silks, accented with folds, drapery and asymmetry.