Folk AW12

Folk

3 February 2012 | By

As the brand prepares for its womenswear debut, Drapers gets a first look at its autumn 12 range.

À la mode: the autumn 12 collection has a Gallic feel

Hentsch Man

20 January 2012 | By Ian Wright

As it expands into a full clothing offer, this classic brand still retains the cut and detail of its signature shirts.

All white: the range is split 50/50 between men’s and women’s shirts

Palmer Harding

16 December 2011 | By

Starting from spring 12, this design duo are on a mission to perfect the great white shirt.

Class act: the spring 12 collection includes suede and leather brogue styles

Sanders

25 November 2011 | By Ian Wright

A more contemporary approach is winning this classic men’s footwear label an army of new fans.

Cup winners: the Superbra range

Panache

11 November 2011 | By

Best known for its Superbras, the lingerie brand is raising its game with a new sports bra.

Star quality: as well as its signature T-shirts, the brand offers jackets and chinos

Sin Star

28 October 2011 | By

Set up as a sideline by two musicians, this T-shirt brand is proving a hit with indies.

Busy Mother: the spring 12 collection includes flared jeans, shorts and brightly coloured styles

Mother

14 October 2011 | By James Knowles

UK stockists have latched on to this US denim brand thanks to its cashmere-feel material and bright colours.

Fairground attraction: the spring 12 collection focuses on a funfair and beach theme

Sister by Sibling

30 September 2011 | By Graeme Moran

The men’s knitwear brand is keeping fun and wit in the family for the launch of its womenswear label.

Centre of attention: spring 12 focuses on prints and block colours

Baum und Pferdgarten

16 September 2011 | By

The brand’s minimal but eye-catching look will further stoke the UK’s passion for Danish womenswear.

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Boutique by Jaeger

2 September 2011

Jaeger’s younger sub-brand is going it alone in the UK wholesale market for spring 12.

Quality street: the spring 12 collection focuses on smart contemporary basics

Carhartt

29 July 2011

The workwear-inspired men’s streetwear mainstay takes a sophisticated turn for spring 12.

Uniforms for the Dedicated

Uniforms for the Dedicated

15 July 2011 | By

The playful Swedish brand is rooted in a 15-strong art collective that is about telling stories, not selling trends.

Turnover

Turnover

8 April 2011

Under new owners, the contemporary womenswear brand is bringing designer looks to 35-plus women.

Mr Start

25 March 2011 | By

Philip Start is targeting a select list of stockists for his debut premium menswear collection.

MinkPink

4 March 2011 | By

This risk-taking brand from Down Under is proving a hit with womenswear indies looking to up their cool quota.

Great Plains

4 February, 2011 | By

The womenswear brand has quietly built up a strong reputation on the back of its classic pieces with a twist.

A Sauvage

21 January 2011 | By

With a film showing at The Sundance Film Festival, Adrien Sauvage is no ordinary tailor, and his designs back this up.

Equipment

10 December 2010 | By

The blouse is set to be a style staple for spring 11 and US women’s shirt specialist Equipment is tipped to be the choice brand.

Project D

26 November 2010 | By

The contemporary brand may have a celebrity owner, but business is at the centre of its strategy.

Ruby Rocks

Ruby Rocks

12 November 2010

The pattern-fanatic womenswear brand knows one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to stockists.

Kat Maconie

Kat Maconie

29 October 2010 | By

A decision to focus on trend-led styles has paid off for the contemporary women’s footwear brand, with spring 11 orders up 50%. Now it is looking to grow outside Europe.

Vacant

Vacant

15 October 2010 | By

Short-order brand Vacant caught Drapers’ eye at Pure London with its on-trend knitwear offer at low prices.

Richard Nicoll

1 October 2010 | By

The womenswear designer’s spring 11 collection targets a more mature customer with grown-up glamour and sophisticated styling.

Hannah Marshall

Hannah Marshall

17 September 2010 | By

The womenswear designer is softening her spring 11 collection in a bid to make it more commercial.

Maison Scotch

Maison Scotch

3 September 2010 | By

Now in its third season, the sister brand of Scotch & Soda is quickly carving out its own identity.

A ‘hot mess’: the new season’s bold look nods to 1980s shell suits

Horace

27 January 2012 | By Ian Wright

Expect the unexpected from this innovative streetwear brand for autumn 12.

Strapped in: rucksacks from the mainline

Master-Piece

6 January 2012 | By Ian Wright

As Fred Perry and Woolrich will testify, a collaboration with this detail-obsessed Japanese accessories brand is something to be treasured.

Quality ‘street’: the brand’s eclectic designs have gained a cult following

Ksubi

2 December 2011

There’s a world of difference between this label and its denim rivals, which isn’t just due to its Australian address.

Woolly thinking: the autumn 11 offer showcases the label’s chunky, textural approach

Am Golhar

18 November 2011 | By Ian Wright

This men’s knitwear designer’s rare combination of innovation and commercial nous is wooing buyers.

Mix and match: items from different seasons are intended to be worn together

Nü by Staff Woman

4 November 2011 | By

It may stick to the same palette each season, but this Danish brand still pulls off a distinctive look.

Style injection: the brand updates basic items with inventive patterns and colourways (spring 12 pictured)

Vanishing Elephant

21 October 2011 | By Graeme Moran

Once encountered, it seems buyers never forget this Aussie menswear brand thanks to its quirky twists on classic pieces.

Sunspel

Sunspel

7 October 2011 | By

British heritage brand Sunspel has grown from its underwear roots to a fully-fledged premium brand.

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

23 September 2011 | By Graeme Moran

With its monthly drops of fresh looks, this Australian label can help womenswear indies to lead the pack on trends.

Ready for take off: the spring 12 collection is inspired by the feeling of flight

Melinda Gloss

9 September 2011 | By

Set up by two French philosophy students, this luxury menswear brand majors in studied cool.

Cool classics: Mr Hare’s styles are updated with distinctive design tweaks

Mr Hare

26 August 2011 | By

Marc Hare’s determinedly upscale but simple men’s shoes are attracting serious attention.

Passport SS12

Passport

22 July 2011 | By

Its JKT range of coats and jackets has added another string to this popular womenswear brand’s bow.

Lazy Oaf

20 May 2011 | By

The young fashion brand offers forward order for the first time for autumn 11 and returns to Bread & Butter in July.

Orlebar Brown

1 April 2011

The premium brand is on a mission to smarten up men’s summers with its tailored swim shorts.

Something Else

11 March 2011 | By Mandy Cohen

The womenswear brand is set to conquer the UK with its directional styles that come without designer price tags.

Pointer

25 February 2011 | By

The contemporary footwear brand is evolving its offer but sticking to its mantra of making styles that last.

Beck & Hersey Red Label

28 January 2011 | By

The streetwear brand is following up on the success of its Black Label range with a more directional offer

Fever

Fever

14 January 2011 | By

The eclectic womenswear brand has retail expansion in its sights.

Chester Barrie

3 December 2010 | By

The Savile Row veteran is hoping to recapture former glories with a continental-inspired suiting range.

Aqua

Last-minute party pieces

19 November 2010 | By

Fashion-forward womenswear indies are holding back more of their buying budgets to invest in trend-led winners. With the Christmas party season fast approaching, it’s not too late to stock up on up-to-the-minute party dresses from four of the hottest short-order brands.

Veja, Oi Polloi

Veja

5 November 2010 | By

The hip French trainer brand is successfully combining directional design with ethical principles.

Madé

22 October 2010 | By

The Dutch womenswear label’s luxurious fabrics, knitwear and contemporary, asymmetric cuts have caught the attention of UK buyers.

Monkee Genes

Monkee Genes

8 October 2010 | By

With Ben Sherman’s former chief executive on board, the ethical denim brand is ready for overseas expansion.

David Koma Spring 11

David Koma

24 September 2010 | By

Despite the LFW designer’s strong commercial potential, he is committed to slow and steady expansion.

J Shoes

J Shoes

10 September 2010 | By

The footwear brand is becoming a favourite with indies thanks to strong sales and a discount on forward orders

Timberland Spring 11

Timberland

28 August 2010 | By

A return to its heritage is putting the lifestyle brand’s footwear back into premium indies

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