Designers to Watch.
Ice Studio by Renell Medrano
Renell is a Dominican-American photographer and director born and raised in the bronx, Renell creates work that speaks to her heritage, her work is deeply personal.
IceStudios is her brand and it is a reflection of her personal style. If you follow her on instagram you would of seen the hints she has been dropping and she finally launched her Sporty Skirt. The skirt has 4 adjustable elastic strings which is very helpful so you can alter it to your liking.
Stay sporty but sexy in the mini sport skirt’
The Line By K
The Minimalism of The Line by K, which is founded by Karla Deras who is also the creative director. The label started as a ‘one-woman’ company, Karla decided to share her personal style with other woman. This is one of the reason why I was drawn to this brand because of the simplicity. The Line by K was launched in 2015. The brand ‘has been a voice of self -love by providing high quality pieces’ for any occasion. Each pieces compliment your favourite things in your wardrobe. Basic aren’t basic!
“What is especially admirable is a woman who does what she wants without asking for permission. The correct term for that is not confidence, because anyone can pretend to be confident. I’d like to think of this as being fearless. Being fearless is liberating. It’s not allowing others’ opinions of you to consume your mind. It’s being comfortable with who you are and owning that right. Being fearless is definitely easier said than done,” – Karla Deras, Founder and Creative Director
Christopher Esber
Christopher Esber is a Australian designer, the brand was established in 2010. The brand has built a global reputation for precision tailoring and a purity of ‘Expression’ Christopher mixes classic silhouettes and tailoring with details like Swarovski crystal. He is inspired by 90s minimalist designs. The world is finally seeing his designs.
His clothes reference the early 2000s in a way that still feels really modern
Says Law Roach
SABBYLOU
“Sustainable handmade knitwear with luxurious aesthetic”.
And Sabbylou is exactly that. I came across Sabrina’s instagram back in 2019, I actually wanted to wear one of her designs for my baby shower, but i was very last minute.. her designs are made to order. Sabrina started knitting at a young age and has love for her craft ever since.
Keep an eye out for SABBYLOU because you will be seeing more of her.
DORMELEVEN
DORMELEVEN is New York based brand which was founded & designed by Courtney Brown & Fatou Diakite. I first came across Dormeleven when Kristen Noel Crawley who is the founder of Kncbeauty, was wearing their loop top, i’ve been wanting them to restock this top and their 3 way asymmetrical dress, still patiently waiting (Fingers crossed). Their Aesthetic is very simple but it includes statement tops, dresses & essentials which can be incorporate into your everyday wardrobe. This brand is for the girls who aren’t afraid to be distinct.
If you didn’t Know about DORMELEVEN before, now you know.
NDIGO Studio
NDIGO Studio is a fashion brand founded by Stylist/Costume designer Waina Chnacy and fashion Designer Viviane Valerius, two like minded yet powerful female bosses. Indigo Studio focus on edgy style that emphasised the beauty of art and fashion. When I first came across the brand i was fascinated with the shapes and used to textures and colour. Then I later found out that Waina and Vivane are inspired by architect and design, and it shows in their designs. Indigo Studio is a fashion forward line you see today.
Waina and Viviane’s inspiration is driven by the beauty of the colour “ indigo”, and the concept if taking delicate, fascinatingly colourful fabric and being able to transform them into structured pieces that inspired by architect and design
BRANDON BLACKWOOD
Brandon Blackwood is a first-generation of Jamaican and Chinese descent, he was expected to become a doctor or a lawyer. Brandon is a handbag designer from New York. His first collection was launched in 2015, and it was consisted of 4 bags, each was named after his closest friends and brother; THE MORELL,THE CAMILLE,THE SOPHIA and THE TRISTAN. In most recent years, 2020, Brandon had a vision to create bags with a statement he believes strongly, End Systemic Racism.
His pieces are timeless.
In an interview he said “that’s how i keep them close to me.’ knowing that the KENDRICK bag us your new buddy, helping you hold all your essentials in it vintage suitcase- like silhouette, while the top handles and crossbody strap, make it easy to carry.
