➛ This month’s round-up of must-have brands, trends and key pieces...
A TOUCH OF WHIMSY
Babydoll dresses, exaggerated collars and scallop trims are part of Siberian brand Naya Rea’s DNA. Its whimsical designs have won the hearts of many fashion folk, and now firmly us, too.
IT’S CALLED FASHION, HONEY
CANINE COUTURE
The Painter’s Wife describes itself as an ‘avant-garde’ clothing and accessories brand for dogs (and their owners), so we obviously immediately took notice.
Ever wanted to match your furry friend in a stripy tee? Well, now you can…
YOU’LL BE CHARMED
Marla Aaron’s jewellery is inspired by industrial hardware. Start with a lock, then add charms to create something entirely unique to you.
DARLING BUDS
We couldn’t fail to notice that romantic 3D rose motifs and prints reigned supreme on the runways, most notably at Balmain, David Koma and Alexander McQueen.
WELL-HEELED
Ex-Fiorucci womenswear lead Evie Reddy is behind the very cool, newly-launched label Ottange. The first collection is made up of four footwear styles, which aim to embrace subtle statements rather than loud extravagance. Think classic and conceptual. The brand hopes to eventually expand organically into a fully-fledged accessories label, so watch this space.
ONE TO WATCH
Indonesian designer Toton Januar has won over fans on his home turf for his fusion of heritage techniques with modern silhouettes. N
