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Folk
As the brand prepares for its womenswear debut, Drapers gets a first look at its autumn 12 range.
Hentsch Man
As it expands into a full clothing offer, this classic brand still retains the cut and detail of its signature shirts.
Palmer Harding
Starting from spring 12, this design duo are on a mission to perfect the great white shirt.
Sanders
A more contemporary approach is winning this classic men’s footwear label an army of new fans.
Mother
UK stockists have latched on to this US denim brand thanks to its cashmere-feel material and bright colours.
Sister by Sibling
The men’s knitwear brand is keeping fun and wit in the family for the launch of its womenswear label.
Baum und Pferdgarten
The brand’s minimal but eye-catching look will further stoke the UK’s passion for Danish womenswear.
Boutique by Jaeger
Jaeger’s younger sub-brand is going it alone in the UK wholesale market for spring 12.
Uniforms for the Dedicated
The playful Swedish brand is rooted in a 15-strong art collective that is about telling stories, not selling trends.
Turnover
Under new owners, the contemporary womenswear brand is bringing designer looks to 35-plus women.
Mr Start
Philip Start is targeting a select list of stockists for his debut premium menswear collection.
MinkPink
This risk-taking brand from Down Under is proving a hit with womenswear indies looking to up their cool quota.
Great Plains
The womenswear brand has quietly built up a strong reputation on the back of its classic pieces with a twist.
A Sauvage
With a film showing at The Sundance Film Festival, Adrien Sauvage is no ordinary tailor, and his designs back this up.
Equipment
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
The contemporary brand may have a celebrity owner, but business is at the centre of its strategy.
Ruby Rocks
The pattern-fanatic womenswear brand knows one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to stockists.
Kat Maconie
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
Short-order brand Vacant caught Drapers’ eye at Pure London with its on-trend knitwear offer at low prices.
Richard Nicoll
The womenswear designer’s spring 11 collection targets a more mature customer with grown-up glamour and sophisticated styling.
Hannah Marshall
The womenswear designer is softening her spring 11 collection in a bid to make it more commercial.
Maison Scotch
Now in its third season, the sister brand of Scotch & Soda is quickly carving out its own identity.
Master-Piece
As Fred Perry and Woolrich will testify, a collaboration with this detail-obsessed Japanese accessories brand is something to be treasured.
Ksubi
There’s a world of difference between this label and its denim rivals, which isn’t just due to its Australian address.
Am Golhar
This men’s knitwear designer’s rare combination of innovation and commercial nous is wooing buyers.
Nü by Staff Woman
It may stick to the same palette each season, but this Danish brand still pulls off a distinctive look.
Vanishing Elephant
Once encountered, it seems buyers never forget this Aussie menswear brand thanks to its quirky twists on classic pieces.
Sunspel
British heritage brand Sunspel has grown from its underwear roots to a fully-fledged premium brand.
Finders Keepers
With its monthly drops of fresh looks, this Australian label can help womenswear indies to lead the pack on trends.
Melinda Gloss
Set up by two French philosophy students, this luxury menswear brand majors in studied cool.
Passport
Its JKT range of coats and jackets has added another string to this popular womenswear brand’s bow.
Lazy Oaf
The young fashion brand offers forward order for the first time for autumn 11 and returns to Bread & Butter in July.
Orlebar Brown
The premium brand is on a mission to smarten up men’s summers with its tailored swim shorts.
Something Else
The womenswear brand is set to conquer the UK with its directional styles that come without designer price tags.
Pointer
The contemporary footwear brand is evolving its offer but sticking to its mantra of making styles that last.
Beck & Hersey Red Label
The streetwear brand is following up on the success of its Black Label range with a more directional offer
Chester Barrie
The Savile Row veteran is hoping to recapture former glories with a continental-inspired suiting range.
Last-minute party pieces
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
The hip French trainer brand is successfully combining directional design with ethical principles.
Madé
The Dutch womenswear label’s luxurious fabrics, knitwear and contemporary, asymmetric cuts have caught the attention of UK buyers.
Monkee Genes
With Ben Sherman’s former chief executive on board, the ethical denim brand is ready for overseas expansion.
David Koma
Despite the LFW designer’s strong commercial potential, he is committed to slow and steady expansion.
J Shoes
The footwear brand is becoming a favourite with indies thanks to strong sales and a discount on forward orders
Timberland
A return to its heritage is putting the lifestyle brand’s footwear back into premium indies
