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Rising London-based talent Saul Nash has unveiled a new capsule designed exclusively for Browns. The emerging designer has built on themes explored in his Spring/Summer 2021 “Flipside” collection, while a range of soft, pastel tones are introduced to the sportswear-influenced pieces.
“For me it’s always important that everything is an evolution of what came before, always working towards creating a new moment within the journey of the brand,” Nash tells HYPEBEAST. “Whilst this capsule is inspired by my SS21 collection, “Flipside” it also represents a turning point. The use of the pastels tones within the collection came from flipping the scenic colours from SS21 and subverting them into a dream-like space, morphing the concept into something that sits somewhere between reality and the unknown.”
“Emerging talent is at the heart and soul of everything we do at Browns and by reintroducing Browns Focus as a platform for collaboration, we aim to showcase not only the designers but also their communities. I’m immensely excited about this line up, each designer brings something completely unique to the table and are true stars both today and for tomorrow,” says Buying Director Ida Petersson. And while Browns has recently taken up mentorships with Graduate Fashion Week, the Designers’ Nest, and partnerships with the BFC, this new Focus series will see the retailer bring young designers even closer into its fold.
Browns Focus relaunches to support the future of global fashion talent
Browns Focus relaunches to support the future of global fashion talent
London boutique Browns supports the next generation, relaunchings its talent incubator with a roster of burgeoning brands
Saul Nash x Browns Focus
In the annals of emerging fashion talent history, London boutique Browns is a repeated reference. Its co-founder Joan Burstein is credited with discovering and nurturing a host of British design talent, from Alexander McQueen to John Galliano, and introducing international designers to the UK market, from Comme des Garçons to Calvin Klein. In 1997, this supportive intent was reinforced with the introduction of Browns Focus, an incubator of next-generation talent as well as a physical space, which championed designers such as Christopher Kane and Simone Rocha.
The 9 Finalists from the 2021 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers Shelby Ying Hyde
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LVMH has released the names of the nine finalists of its highly-coveted Prize for Young Fashion Designers.
On Wednesday, the luxury conglomerate announced that after going completely digital and letting the public vote on their favorite, there were not the usual eight, but nine designers who made the cut. The list of finalists includes, Bianca Saunders, Charles de Vilmorin, Christopher John Rogers, Conner Ives, KidSuper’s Colm Dillane, Kika Vargas, Lukhanyo Mdingi, Nensi Dojaka, and Rui’s Rui Zhou. The group of talent will go on to the next and last round to win the final prize of a be-spoke one-year LVMH mentorship and an $360,000 endowment.
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