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Georgia Alice
Who they are:
Hailing from New Zealand, Georgia Alice was founded in 2013 but only recently started making waves on British shores. Granted, at first glance, designer Georgia Currie’s label doesn’t immediately scream “event dressing”, but her line of pared-back separates and dresses are on the quieter side of statement, making them the cool-girl’s go-to for every social event this summer.Why we love them:
Georgia Alice has nailed occasionwear for the nonchalant woman who would really rather be in her jeans at a party. Jorja Smith is a fan.Best piece to buy now:
Without a doubt the Vegas dress. Ruched light gold metallic bodice, pouf sleeves and a tiered skirt will set you apart on arrival. -
From left to right: (top) Tube top, £333, available at Farfetch.com, pencil skirt, £501, available at Farfetch.com, tailored black dress, £538, available at Farfetch.com, (top) off-the-shoulder ruched taffeta top, £205, available at Theoutnet.com, (bottom) black and white midi skirt, £546, available at Farfetch.com
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Les Héroïnes
Who they are:
Before you go storming in on designer Vanessa Cocchiaro’s line for your next invitation, you might want to check in with the bridal party. For this Parisian based brand’s timeless designs can, and often do, cater for brides, bridesmaids and maids of honour, too, thanks to chic colour combinations (pastels are handled delicately, rather than saccharinely) and minimal silhouettes that won’t scream “Bride Tribe”.Why we love them:
The reusability value with Les Héroïnes is sky high. Everything from its tailored suiting to jumpsuits to silk tops with fluted sleeves speak “weekend” just as much as they do “wedding”.Best piece to buy now:
The Aretha dress in sherbet yellow, pink or black. It doesn’t get much more flattering thanks to its bow-tie shoulder straps, V-neckline and ankle-skimming hem. -
From left to right: Satin blouse, £250, available at Net-a-porter.com, satin wide-leg trousers, £280, available at Net-a-porter.com, washed crepe top, £180, available at Net-a-porter.com, ruffled satin maxi skirt, £310, available at Net-a-porter.com, crepe maxi dress, £360, available at Net-a-porter.com
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Rasario
Who they are:
Upstage alert! The woman standing beside you wearing the power-puff-sleeve dress in duchesse satin and corseted black velvet who’s turning everyone’s heads? She’s dressed in Rasario. This cocktailwear brand from Russia – loved by Yara Shahidi and Tracee Ellis Ross – is so good it will ensure you are escorted off the party premises for stealing your host’s thunder.Why we love them:
Designer Rasida Lakoba knows how to take event dressing up a level. Rasario is ideal for a black-tie wedding dress code, when all-out glamour is expected.What we’re buying:
Where do we start? Puff-sleeved or bow-tied, thigh-slit or bandeau? Why not try all four – in the monochrome off-the-shoulder crepe and shantung gown. -
From left to right: (top) Puff sleeve blouse, £621, available at Modaoperandi.com, (bottom) high-waisted cropped satin trousers, £332, available at Modaoperandi.com, ruffled silk chiffon jacket, £1,545, available at Net-a-porter.com, off-the-shoulder crepe and shantung gown, £1,835, available at Net-a-porter.com, bow embellished silk-shantung gown, £1,405, available at Net-a-porter.com
Bernadette
Who they are:
Bernadette and Charlotte De Geyter are the mother and daughter duo from Antwerp whose love of print is resonating with a whole spectrum of women looking for classics with a kink – at any age. Look to Net-a-Porter for a host of exclusive styles in their signature slip dresses, and flattering shift shapes in Italian silk.Why we love them:
These are florals with fizz: acidic prints designed by daughter Charlotte (who honed her skills at Antwerp’s Academy of Fine Arts) on a backdrop of elegant easy-to-wear silk dresses, co-ords and kimono gowns that are a refreshing spin on the floral tea dress.Best piece to buy now:
The Norma maxi skirt and matching blouse combination – black satin with neon hand-drawn florals, or soft silk crepe de chine with kimono sleeves and low-cut back – offers a sharp alternative to a dress. -
From left to right: (top) Floral-print silk crepe de chine blouse, £460, available at Net-a-porter.comNet-a-porter.com, (bottom) floral-print satin skirt, £430, available at Net-a-porter.com, neon floral print silk-blend satin midi dress, £745, available at Net-a-porter.com, floral print stretch-silk satin midi dress, £535, available at Net-a-porter.com, open-back floral print crepe de chine maxi dress, £690, available at Net-a-porter.com
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Solace LDN
Who they are:
Laura Taylor and Ryan Holliday-Stevens may have founded their brand of statement-making pieces some six years ago, but the British duo is still a relatively closely-guarded secret amongst fashion insiders. Confident silhouettes boast a rigorous minimalism – think bold statement sleeves and asymmetric necklines. They’ve been championing in the one-shoulder sleeve, in particular, for years – it’s now this summer’s sleekest update.Why we love them:
Those seeking something a little more graphic that will cut through an event schedule of wispy florals will find Solace LDN never disappoints.What we’re buying:
The Mirabelle is nothing short of statuesque; cut to skim and hold the body in the brand’s signature box pleat, its fitted waist and cocoon sleeves nip in at all the right places. We love it in fresh seasonal colours, such as apple green and pillar-box red. -
From left to right: Tiered midi dress, £1,156, available at Farfetch.com, one shoulder floral-print crepe maxi dress, £445, available at Net-a-porter.com, lightweight chiffon red dress, £390, available at Coggles.com, floral black dress, £390, available at Solacelondon.com, hot pink dress, £430, available at Solacelondon.com
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Les Rêveries
Who they are:
Sister duo Ai and Wayne launched Les Rêveries for girls who like their florals whimsical but versatile, too. Paired with this summer’s hyper-minimal Nineties sandals, they err on the side of butter-wouldn’t-melt – but come autumn, they’ll turn delightfully grungy when accompanied by lug-sole combat boots.Why we love them:
In a sea of florals, Les Rêveries’s come with vintage allure.Best piece to buy now:
The Garden Bouquet silk dress. It’s the perfect transseasonal staple. -
From left to right: Silk dress, £480, available at Brownsfashion.com, front slit floral print dress, £520, available at Brownsfashion.com, long floral dress, £859, available at Farfetch.com, floral print silk dress, £851, available at Farfetch.com, V-neck frill sleeve silk dress, £520, available at Brownsfashion.com
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Author: NAOMI SMART
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