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Fortela

Italy · Est. 2015 · Luxury

Fortela is an Italian luxury designer clothing label for men and women, founded in Milan in 2015 by Alessandro Squarzi. Squarzi, a well-known figure in Italian menswear and one of Italy's biggest vintage collectors, created the brand as a natural extension of his personal style and philosophy: a wardrobe of icons meant to be lived in, worn out and passed on. The collection includes Japanese denim jeans, tailored trousers, Western shirts such as the Hudson in Japan Oxford, knitwear, jackets, overcoats and leather and shearling coats, plus polos, tees, jewellery, sunglasses and shoes. Pieces are made mainly in Italy by master artisans, with some made in Japan and India. Its womenswear is designed under the creative direction of Alessia Giacobino. Each design reinterprets pieces from the brand's own archive of military, workwear, American and vintage tailoring, combining Italian craftsmanship with Japanese fabrics such as Okayama denim and oxford cloth, and is designed to last rather than follow trends. Fortela is sold across Italy, Europe, the US and Japan. In 2025 it opened a 300-square-metre flagship in Milan's Porta Venezia, and it also runs Fortela à la Mer in Forte dei Marmi.

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Inis Meáin

Ireland · Est. 1976 · Luxury

Inis Meáin is an Irish designer knitwear label, founded on the island of Inis Meáin in the Aran Islands in 1976 by Tarlach de Blácam and Áine Ní Chonghaile. Tarlach, a Celtic Languages graduate of Trinity College Dublin, came to the island in the late 1960s to immerse himself in its language and culture; Áine was a native islander teaching in Dublin. They married in 1973 and started the company in the island's spirit of independence and resourcefulness. Its luxury knitwear draws on the traditional dress of the Aran Islanders, including fishermen's ganseys and workwear. The range includes Aran and cable knits, roll necks, knitted jackets, coats, tunics, scarves and blankets, with signature pieces such as the Cashmere Aran Sweater, the Boatbuilder sweater, the Carpenter's Jacket and the Patented Aran Blanket. Everything is designed, knitted and hand-finished on the island. The company uses modern machinery but chooses not to mass produce, specialising in small runs of new styles in merino wool, cashmere, linen, alpaca and silk. Inis Meáin is sold through prestige retailers worldwide and at its own factory shop on the island.

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Happy French Gang

USA · Est. 2013 · Mid-range

Happy French Gang is an American handmade clothing and home textiles label for women, founded in San Francisco in 2013 by Sandra Dejanovic. Dejanovic launched the brand in June 2013 with the aim of combining a French vision with California creation. Her motto for every new product is to focus on texture and colour, and she designs every piece herself and hand-paints its painted collection in the brand's Bayview studio. The label is best known for its jumpsuits, including tie-dye and numbered hand-painted styles, and for hand-painted uni-size dresses and tunics. The range also includes Marius pants, Zélia tops, Tilda skirts, hand-knit and alpaca sweaters and coats, along with home pieces such as Rayé throws, Sujani quilts, pillows and bags. Pieces are hand-painted in San Francisco, while woven cotton clothes, blankets and bags are made with artisans and cooperatives in Rajasthan, India, and wool and alpaca sweaters are made in Peru. The brand uses natural fibres, natural dyes where possible and small-batch production, and it reuses fabric scraps. Happy French Gang is independent and run by Dejanovic, selling online, by studio appointment and through stores and spas in the USA and Europe.

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evan kinori

USA · Est. 2015 · Mid-range

evan kinori is an American designer label for men, founded in San Francisco in 2015 by designer Evan Kinori. The label makes considered, timeless clothing with simple, functional shapes, cut from natural and often naturally dyed fabrics. The range includes shirts, trousers, jackets, coats and knitwear, plus a few homeware and craft objects such as handmade paper and furniture made with other craftspeople. Signature pieces include the Band Collar Shirt, the Big Shirt, the Elastic Pant, the Three Button Jacket and the Big Coat, offered in fabrics such as brushed wool, linen check and hemp twill. Most of the clothing is made in Japan, with other pieces made in California and Italy. The label works with organic cotton, linen, hemp, wool, cashmere and washi, often finished with natural dyes such as mud, persimmon and sumi ink. evan kinori remains independent and is owned and run by its founder, with its own shop on Valencia Street in San Francisco.

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H. Fredriksson

USA · Est. 2004 · Mid-range

H Fredriksson is an American sustainable designer label for women, founded in New York in 2004 by Swedish designer Helena Fredriksson. Inspired by the dark psychology of Bergman films and contemporary European painting, the collection has an air of melancholic beauty drawn from the austere silhouettes of the Nordic landscape. Fredriksson balances tailored garments with oversized, loosely draped pieces, and that juxtaposition sits at the core of the label's aesthetic, combining the Scandinavian sensibility of her upbringing with the multicultural reality of life in New York. The range covers dresses, tops, tunics, skirts, pants, jumpsuits and outerwear. Pieces include the Bedford Long Stina Dress, the Box Dress, the Ikat Love Dress, the Drip Skirt, the Carol Coat, the Block Poncho and the Ikat Jumpsuit. The collection is manufactured in New York City using sustainable fabrics and production methods, reflecting the designer's belief in both traditional craft and new sustainable fabric technologies. Drawing on her art background, Fredriksson creates intricate, nature-inspired prints from her own photographs and drawings, used on fabrics such as silk and cotton. Fredriksson lives and works in Brooklyn, where she owns and runs the independent label.

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KikoRomeo

Kenya · Est. 1996 · Luxury

KikoRomeo is a Kenyan designer label, founded in Nairobi in 1996 by designer Ann McCreath. Born in Scotland, McCreath studied fashion in Rome and worked as a designer in Barcelona before aid work in Kenya led her to choose trade over aid. Named after the Swahili for "Adam's apple", the label creates sustainable, often unisex clothing that transcends cultures and trends and is designed for longevity. The range includes jumpsuits such as the Bumi, Maridadi and Samawati Jumpsuits, overalls like the Blinky Overalls, workman jackets and hand-painted coats. Some coats are hand-painted by Sudanese fine artist Eltayeb Dawelbait and made from cotton industrial waste. KikoRomeo is made in Kenya with handmade and hand-dyed fabrics and hand-carved trims sourced from the African continent, mainly in cotton, silk and linen. Fair trade since it began, it was set up to create jobs in rural areas, working with community artisans and women's groups. McCreath also founded the Festival of African Fashion and Arts (FAFA) in 2008. The independent label has shown across Africa, Europe and the USA, including at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Johannesburg.

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Farmers Market Iceland

Iceland · Est. 2005 · Mid-range

Farmers Market Iceland is an Icelandic design company and clothing label for women and men, founded in Reykjavik in 2005 by artist couple Bergthora Gudnadottir, a designer, and Jóel Pálsson, a musician. Its style combines classic Nordic design and Icelandic roots with chic modernity. Authentically styled yet sophisticated and wearable, the clothing suits outdoor activities as well as city life, with natural fabrics, craftsmanship and respect for the environment as key values. The range includes sweaters and knits, cardigans, outerwear such as wax jackets, parkas and ponchos, shirts, blouses and pants. It also offers socks, scarves, hats, belts, leather goods, blankets and CDs from Icelandic musicians. Pieces are named after Icelandic places, such as the Skutustadir parka and the Hraun alpaca sweater. The label works with some of the finest textile producers, using merino and mohair yarns from Italy, waxed cotton from British Millerain, Indian raw silk and Icelandic wool from a local mill. Synthetic fabric is kept to an absolute minimum. The independent brand is based in a former fish factory in Reykjavik's Grandi harbour area, home to its studio and flagship store, and opened a second store on Laugavegur in 2017.

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Pink Haley

USA · Est. 2022 · Mid-range

Pink Haley is an ethical, handmade American clothing and lifestyle label, founded in Los Angeles in 2022. The brand is named after its founder's daughter, Haley, and was created to pass on the value of being socially and environmentally conscious as makers, brands and consumers. It describes its style as eco-friendly elegance meeting nostalgic resort fashion, with vintage-inspired pieces built to last year after year. The range includes kaftans and resort dresses, tailor-made clothing, handmade shoes, rattan and leather bags, accessories, rattan furniture and handcrafted home décor. Products are made in Indonesia by artisans using traditional hand skills, with materials such as rayon, linen, leather, raffia and rattan. Respect for artisans' craftsmanship is central to the label, and its priority is ensuring makers are paid sustainable living wages. Following a slow-made, slow fashion approach, Pink Haley produces in small batches and on demand to avoid overconsumption and waste, and aims to support as many artisans as possible in keeping their skills alive for the next generation. Alongside its own creations, the online store offers curated collections that share its focus on sustainable fashion and handmade home accessories.

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Turn Black

India · Est. 2018 · Mid-range

Turn Black is an Indian designer, sustainable handmade clothing label for women and men, founded in New Delhi in 2018 by Nutan Dayal and Amit Singh Chauhan. The brand began as a personal exploration by Dayal, its creative director, rooted in questioning gender norms and stereotypes. With no formal training in fashion design, she started designing and sewing loose garments for friends and family, and Chauhan embraced the idea of an all-black clothing line from the outset. Black is the foundation of every collection, chosen for its practicality, versatility and timelessness. The range includes pants, shirts, tops, dresses, sets, jackets and vests, plus homeware and furniture, with pieces such as the Wide Leg Pin-Tuck Pants, the Raglan Sleeve Shirt Dress and the Reversible Linen-Chenille Vest. Everything is made in India. Every piece is handcrafted by skilled artisans and made slowly, blending contemporary design with traditional techniques such as kantha embroidery. Its Scrap Project turns leftover fabric into masks and scrunchies. Turn Black has grown into a community built around being minimal, ethical and size-inclusive, and it created a menswear capsule with the band Peter Cat Recording Co in 2019.

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LOVI Ceylon

Sri Lanka · Est. 2015 · Mid-range

LOVI Ceylon is a Sri Lankan designer label for men and women, founded in Colombo in 2015 by Asanka de Mel. Before starting LOVI, de Mel spent more than 20 years in the US technology industry in Silicon Valley and New York City, and he studied computer science at the University of Texas at Austin and public policy at Harvard Kennedy School. He set out to create an authentic, united fashion identity rooted in Sri Lankan culture, and the brand's website launched in January 2016. LOVI reinvents the sarong, a versatile and gender-neutral staple of Sri Lankan life, with modern touches such as pockets and belts. Signature pieces include the Admiral Sarong, the Royal Pinstripe Sarong, the LOVI Beeralu National, the Nilame Jacket and the Truck Art T-shirt, made to be worn everywhere from weddings and beach days to yoga and rugby training. All clothes are handmade in Sri Lanka by local craftspeople, and LOVI makes most of its own fabric from cotton, silk and wool. It uses naturally biodegradable fibres for 99% of its clothing and avoids plastics, nylons and polyesters. LOVI has boutiques at the Galle Face Hotel and at Lakpahana in Colombo.

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Salua Lingerie

USA · Est. 1993 · Affordable

Salua Lingerie is an American ethical lingerie and sleepwear label for women, founded in 1993 by Yolanda Navarro and based in Seattle. Navarro began making lightweight sleepwear for friends in her home town of Santa Marta, Colombia, naming the label after one of her daughters. Her daughter Shadia K'David, who grew up watching her mother at the cutting table, moved to Seattle in 2009 and grew the family business in the US, opening a boutique there. Salua makes classic, mostly cotton nightgowns, pajamas, sleep shirts, chemises, robes, bralettes and underwear. Signature pieces include its brushed Pima cotton pajama sets and sleep shirts, the Sofia Eyelash Lace Chemise and the Bloomer bralette. Its silks and cotton-silk gowns are made in Navarro's original workshop in Santa Marta, and its Pima cotton loungewear is made by a small, family-owned workshop in Medellín. The label works with makers it knows personally and favours natural fibres such as Pima cotton, silk and lace, with long-serving workshop staff and an emphasis on handmade craftsmanship. Salua has been sold in more than 60 boutiques across the United States and featured in Bride & Groom Magazine and The Lingerie Addict.

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Kente Gentlemen

Côte d'Ivoire · Est. 2017 · Luxury

Kente Gentlemen is an Ivorian designer label for men and women, founded in Abidjan in 2017 by Aristide Loua, its creative director. Having lived in Côte d'Ivoire, India and across the United States, Loua built the brand around his love of handwoven kente cloth. Its aesthetic balances colour, poetry and culture: "Color is the emotion. Poetry is the messenger. Culture is my voice." The range includes shirts such as the Tema, pants like the Misa, jackets and overcoats like the Ella, suit jackets such as the Pervenche, trench coats like the Morelle, and skirts, plus accessories. Signature tailoring comes in bold, royal colours. Every piece is made to order in the brand's in-house ateliers in Côte d'Ivoire. Kente Gentlemen works directly with artisans across Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa who handweave its textiles in small batches, sometimes taking weeks, using linen, organic cotton and silk, including hand tie-dyed cotton from Bassam. The independent label made its Lagos Fashion Week debut in 2023, moving further into womenswear, and has been covered by Vogue and OkayAfrica. It runs a showroom in Abidjan.

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Pepa Pombo

Colombia · Est. 1978 · Luxury

Pepa Pombo is a Colombian luxury knitwear label for women, founded in Bogotá in 1978 by designer Pepa Pombo. Merging her talent with studies in art and textiles, she experimented with innovative knitting techniques, and by the 1980s she was one of the best-known names in fashion in Colombia and Mexico. In 2002 she named her daughter, Mónica Holguín, designer and creative director, continuing the family tradition for new generations. The range includes knit dresses such as the Alira Dress, tops and blouses, sweaters, jackets and coats like the Tyba Jacket and Seagrass Coat, skirts and pants, plus belts and scarves. The brand is celebrated for its three-dimensional texture design and vibrant, bold pieces. Every step of production is done in-house in Colombia, allowing the team to experiment and push the boundaries of knitwear in cotton, linen and silk. After more than 45 years of exploring fibres and techniques, the house still focuses on impeccable handwoven knitwear and a transparent production chain. Pepa Pombo by Mónica Holguín opened Colombiamoda in 2017. The brand remains an independent, family-run house.

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At Dawn

USA · Est. 2016 · Mid-range

At Dawn is a minimalist American clothing label and boutique for women, founded in Honolulu in 2016 by Eriko Trimble. Before moving to Hawaii, Trimble gained a wide range of fashion experience, from attending fashion school in Tokyo to living in Australia, and she launched her brand and boutique at the same time. Its mission is to create clothing you will love continuously, regardless of seasons and trends. The original line includes dresses, tops, trousers and skirts, from the Balloon Pants and Balloon Dress to the Square Neck Mini Dress and Gathered Camisole, plus organic cotton tees. Designed in Honolulu, it is made in Indonesia, produced in Bali by a small family-owned factory the brand works with closely. The line is consciously created, with prints designed in-house, often with a local artist, and garments carefully hand dyed. It favours natural fibres such as linen and cotton and intentionally minimal silhouettes. At Dawn's boutique on the ground floor of the Anaha building in Ward Village pairs its own clothing with a curated selection of brands from around the world, including bags, jewellery and home goods, and it also sells online.

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Sukoon

India · Affordable

Sukoon is an Indian designer, handmade clothing label for women, based in Jaipur and founded by Raheen. A lawyer by profession, Raheen developed her passion for prints, fabrics and textiles after becoming part of a family with more than 60 to 70 years in the textile business. That heritage, together with a childhood fascination with design and Indian craftsmanship, led her to create a brand that honours and revives traditional artistry. Sukoon makes shirts, tops, dresses, kimonos, kurtis and co-ord sets. Signature pieces include the Signature Tara Shirt, the Mehfil and Sunehri shirts, the Black Jungle Shirt, the Frida Kimono, the Amayra Poppy Dress, the Apsara Kurti and the Blue Heart Farshi Set, along with festive drops such as the Gota Barfi Edit. Everything is made in Jaipur, India, using traditional hand block printing. Its collections range from classic block prints to contemporary patterns and celebrate the city's skilled workmanship and textile tradition. The brand sells online through its own website, Shop Sukoon, and presents its clothing as versatile, everyday pieces rooted in Indian heritage.

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Aikeyah

India · Est. 2012 · Luxury

Aikeyah is an Indian designer label for women, founded in New Delhi in 2012 by Isha Dhingra. A self-taught designer and artist, Dhingra named the brand after the Sanskrit for "own identity", and her work sits between art, memory and clothing. The label blends Indian roots with a globally appealing sensibility, creating handcrafted occasion wear with a bohemian, nostalgic feel. The range includes kurta sets, saris, lehengas, anarkalis, jacket sets, dresses, kaftans and co-ord sets. Aikeyah is known for rich floral embroidery and its signature rose motif, seen in styles such as the Two Rose set, the Kavya Sari, the Nysa Lehenga and the Erin Rumi. Every piece is made in-house at the label's New Delhi workshop, using locally sourced materials, many of them silks. Each garment is handcrafted with intricate detail, carrying the brand's signature motifs across its collections. Aikeyah is an independent, women-led label owned by its founder. It has a store at Evergreen Farms on MG Road in New Delhi and is sold through select boutiques in major Indian cities.

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Tamara Malas

USA · Est. 2018 · Affordable

Tamara Malas is an American designer label for women, founded in New York in 2018 by Tamara Malas. Malas graduated in fashion design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has a background in sculpture and painting, which shows in her playful clothes. The brand was built on the idea that fashion should be for everyone, with inclusivity at its core and sizes running from 0 to 36. The label makes dresses, tops, bottoms, outerwear, swimwear, underwear and jewellery grounded in real life with a heavy dose of whimsy. Signature pieces include the Raya Raincoat, the Lola Pant, the Patch Jeans, the Penelope Dress and the Corset Tulle Top. Alongside its own designs, the shop also carries goods by other artists. Every piece is made in small batches through close partnerships with small factories, many of them in New York City, with some production abroad. The brand uses closed-loop production and limited runs to cut waste, chooses fabrics for hand feel and longevity, and calls its approach slow fashion. Tamara Malas is a women-owned small business with a flagship store at 143 Ludlow Street on New York's Lower East Side.

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Juana de Arco

Argentina · Est. 1998 · Affordable

Juana de Arco is an Argentine designer label for women, founded in Buenos Aires in 1998 by designer Mariana Cortés. Started in the Palermo Viejo neighbourhood, the brand makes colourful, hand-printed womenswear, yoga wear and lifewear, mixing contemporary design with Latin American textile techniques such as Paraguayan ñandutí lace. The range includes jumpsuits, dresses, T-shirts, hoodies, yoga leggings, skirts, denim and underwear, plus kidswear, homeware and art. Signature pieces include the Juana Mono, the Juana Dress, the Yoga Pocket Legging, the Yoga Parka and JDA Denim Macroñandutí. Collections are made in Argentina with local workshops and artisan cooperatives. The label's social projects give families work by turning fabric scraps into handmade pieces, so offcuts become new products rather than waste. Juana de Arco celebrated its 20th anniversary with an exhibition at the Museo de la Historia del Traje in Buenos Aires. It remains an independent, family-run business led by its founder, with a store on El Salvador street in Palermo Soho and sales in the US and Japan.

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ZAZI

Netherlands · Est. 2017 · Luxury

ZAZI is an ethical, handmade designer label for women, founded in Amsterdam in 2017 by Jeanne de Kroon. It began in her student bedroom with just seven ikat dresses, growing out of her work with Madhu Vaishnav and the Saheli Women collective in rural India. Those first collaborations inspired a wider vision: to celebrate artisanal craft, nature and women's stories through cloth. ZAZI is best known for its ikat and embroidered coats, alongside dresses, waistcoats and knitted beanies, and it also offers custom coats. Signature pieces include the Aisara Wrap Coat, the Devi Coat, the Indira Coat, the Madina Coat, the Zebay Coat, the Aarohi Maxi Dress and the Aziz Waistcoat. Each piece is the result of collaborations with more than 1,100 artisans, mainly in India and Afghanistan, with some pieces from Ghana. The label works with natural materials such as handwoven cotton, silk and wool, and its partner families' cultures and techniques shape every collection. Customers can pre-fund new collections before they are made. ZAZI remains independent and is led by its founder from its Amsterdam studio.

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Bunai

India · Est. 2016 · Affordable

Bunai is an Indian designer, handmade clothing label for women, founded in Jaipur in 2016 by Pari Choudhary. Choudhary started the brand with the belief that every woman is already beautiful, and its mission is to make women feel that way. She remains closely connected to it as CEO, and her creative perspective and connection with the women who wear Bunai continue to shape its direction. Bunai makes colourful, easy Indian and fusion wear, including co-ord sets, kurta sets, suit sets, maxi dresses, sarees and pants, plus men's kurtas. Signature pieces include the Crisp Hour Co-Ord Set, the Flair Affair Co-Ord Set, the Cotton Bliss Kurta Set, the Ahila Kota Doria Block Printed Dress and the Bunaai Bella Cotton Maxi Dress. Everything is made in India. The brand draws on Jaipur crafts, working with traditional hand block printing, hand painting and natural dyes, as well as kota doria fabric. Bunai has grown from its Jaipur beginnings into a fashion e-commerce brand that women across India have made part of their wardrobes, while keeping its original spirit close.

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One Wolf

Latvia · Est. 2012 · Mid-range

One Wolf is a Latvian unisex designer label, founded in Riga in 2012 by designer Agnese Narņicka. Its ready-to-wear collections blend functionality with wit, intelligence and asceticism, reflecting the designer's take on the savage aesthetics of the contemporary urbanite. Experiments with construction and silhouette break conventions of gender and clothing, mixing classic, casual and sporty pieces. Denim is its icon: raw and stone-washed jeans with bold lines and clever details. The range also includes bamboo T-shirts and shorts, sweatshirts, shirts, jackets like the Everyday Uniform Jacket, parkas, ponchos and vests for adults and kids, plus socks, beanies, tote bags and gift boxes. One Wolf is made in small factories in Latvia, providing work for experienced craftspeople and preserving local traditions. It uses high-quality textiles from Italy, Denmark and Belgium, including denim, organic cotton, wool and bamboo, with finishes such as stone wash, silk-screen printing and laser treatment. The label has shown at Riga Fashion Week and is listed among the Treasures of Latvia exporting brands. It remains independent and founder-led, with a philosophy of inspiring wearers to be bold, free and creative.

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Datura

USA · Est. 2013 · Luxury

Datura is a minimalist luxury designer clothing label for women, founded in New York in 2013 by Stefania Borras. Borras grew up on the island of Mallorca surrounded by Mediterranean nature and worked at Burberry and Marithé + François Girbaud before starting her self-titled, award-winning label in Barcelona. Named after the moon flower, Datura is a curated line of timeless design and effortless femininity for independent women, exploring the symbiosis between the natural world and urban life. The collection includes silk and linen slip dresses, jumpsuits, wrap tops, trousers, skirts, shirts and wool and alpaca coats, with details like adjustable straps and removable tie belts so pieces can be worn multiple ways. Pieces are handmade in New York and Spain. Instead of traditional collections, Borras introduces new capsules every few months alongside core items, all produced in small batches to cut waste and leftover materials. The label uses natural, luxurious fabrics such as silk, linen, cotton, wool and alpaca, and sells only through its own website to build a direct bond with its customers. Datura has been featured by W Magazine, Vogue España, Who What Wear and El País S Moda.

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KAAREM

Vietnam · Est. 2013 · Mid-range

Kaarem is a Vietnamese designer label for women and men, founded in 2013 by Kathy Minh Bach and Chuong Pham. Started by a group of Vietnamese-American friends, it is a design and production studio based between Ho Chi Minh City, New York and Santa Barbara. Pham oversees the in-house production team in Ho Chi Minh City, while Bach has worked from its design studio in Brooklyn. Its artisanal designs are inspired by craft, community and its Vietnamese roots. Styled KAAREM, the label makes architectural, handcrafted dresses, jumpsuits, tops, trousers, jackets and skirts, many of them unisex. Pieces include hand-knotted silk halter tops like the Connect, hand-knitted Kết silk tops and tunics, silk organza dresses and the wide-leg Dalber pants. Everything is made in its own studio in Ho Chi Minh City, where each piece is cut by hand and finished with a blind stitch. Kaarem sources silk from Vietnamese mills, uses deadstock fabrics when possible and hand-dyes some natural fabrics with local dyes. Its SAP vessels with Ladies & Gentlemen Studio were commissioned by Sight Unseen for a 2018 benefit exhibition, and it has a store in Santa Barbara.

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Loza Maléombho

Côte d'Ivoire · Est. 2009 · Luxury

Loza Maléombho is an Ivorian luxury designer label, founded in Abidjan in 2009 by designer Loza Maléombho. Born in Brazil in 1985 and raised between Côte d'Ivoire and the United States, she studied animation at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and interned with American designers before starting her own practice. Her avant-garde work reinterprets West African stories, craftsmanship and symbolism through bold geometry and sculptural silhouettes. The range includes ready-to-wear dresses such as the Halo, Nommo, Zola and Amounah Dresses, and vest dresses like the Wura. Pieces are known for architectural lines and strong graphic composition, shaped by her background in animation. Clothing is made in Côte d'Ivoire in collaboration with local craftsmen, mainly in cotton and silk. The brand champions African designers and artisans, and today also uses AI-assisted image-making, animation and film to conceive and present its collections. Loza Maléombho's designs have been worn by Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Teyana Taylor, appeared in the film Coming 2 America and featured in Vogue and Elle. The independent label has a store on Avenue Joseph Anoma in Plateau, Abidjan.

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