Thursday, February 7, 2019

Fashion East Announces Designer Line-Up For AW19

At Fashion East, defying experimentation is the norm. That’s why the talent incubator founded by Lulu Kennedy in 2000 has borne such talents as Simone Rocha and Marques’Almeida. For London Fashion Week’s autumn/winter 2019 season, kicking off on February 15, Kennedy has sussed out three on-the-rise labels to redefine the look of womenswear going forward.

Two are repeat customers. Yuan Wang’s whimsical pieces have already become editorial and celebrity hits – especially the fantastical hats. And Charlotte Knowles, designed by Knowles and Alexandre Aresenault, transforms school-girl plaids and ginghams into futuristic wear for an assertive power femme. The new guy is Gareth Wrighton, a Central Saint Martins grad whose most recent project is a collaboration with stylist Ib Kamara.

Kennedy says of her latest batch, “I’m thrilled to be working with all three – it’s a wild dream line-up! As designers they have very different aesthetics, each voice is modern and significant. They’re also really good at executing their visions; I like how well edited it feels. And as people they are ideal – hard working but fun. I love them in every way.”


How would you describe your aesthetic in three words?

Assertive. Future. Feminine.

What does it mean to be a part of Fashion East?

Everyone always talks about the whole family thing and for a good reason, they basically set up the opportunities for us to be able to grow and walk on our own.

What can we expect from your autumn/winter 2019 show?

Heavy music, sensuality, and power!

How would you describe your aesthetic in three words?
Delicate. Romantic. Weird.

What does it mean to be a part of Fashion East?
It’s such a great honor to have a family supporting you on your fashion journey.

What can we expect from your autumn/winter 2019 show?
The inner workings of women, their exploration of another world filled with softness and beauty.

How would you describe your aesthetic in three words?

Virtual. Unreality. Unplugged.

What does it mean to be a part of Fashion East?

It means the world. For a long time now I have admired their designers for the courage it takes to start a brand in today’s fashion climate and the amount of pressure young people take on, often straight out of university. I have crazy respect for the platform and support Lulu and Fashion East have given them, and now me. It is humbling to say the least.

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