A whole host of celebs have been showcasing the best of British fashion recently, from Megan Thee Stallion and A$AP Rocky to Selena Gomez and Dua Lipa, these A-listers know us Brits do it best. So start waving your flag and take a look at the top UK designers worn around the globe to feel that patriotic pride.
Poster Girl
The ‘It’ brand of the season, Poster Girl has been seen everywhere from Kylie Jenner and Megan Fox to this year’s Love Island. The London-based brand formed by best friends Francesca Capper and Natasha Somerville aims to push the confines of femininity and promote inner confidence through their explosive sexy designs influenced by pop culture.
Megan Thee Stallion showed it was time for hot girl summer as she strutted her stuff in a nude lace catsuit.
American singer Chloe Bailey stunned in a barely-there nude mini dress with daring cut-outs.
Singer and daughter of fashion icon Madonna, Lourdes Leon made a bold first impression in a bright pink jumpsuit for her debut music video ‘Lock&Key’.
Brazilian social media star Lívia Nunes Marques sparkled in a lilac sequined cowl neck mini slip dress styled with a fluorescent pink long-sleeve top underneath.
Chopova Lowena
Based in London, the British-Bulgarian label founded by Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena transforms folkloric fabrics and deadstock materials into edgy punk-inspired designs.
Fashion’s favourite Dua Lipa caught our attention in a printed green bra and foiled midi skirt for a military-inspired aesthetic as well as a checkered pleated mini skirt with metal detailing styled with a blouse for a preppy look.
Olivia Rodrigo owned the Glastonbury stage in a custom purple ensemble featuring a checked crop top, butterfly-printed pleated mini skirt with matching gloves, fishnet tights and knee-high combat boots for the ultimate punk-girl aesthetic.
Conan Gray stole the show as he stunned in a multi-patterned pleated midi skirt with a metal and leather belt with a cropped tank top.
Breaking conventions, A$AP Rocky rocked the stage with a Chopova Lowena colourful fluffy tote bag styled with a knitted sweater and pleated skirt.
KNWLS
Founded in 2017 by Charlotte Knowles and her partner Alexandre Arsenault, the South London-based womenswear label KNWLS takes inspiration from underwear and corsetry to encompass a utilitarian yet sensual vision of modern femininity.
Fashion’s It-girl Dua Lipa is a big fan as she styled two distressed mini dresses from the new collection with eye-catching knitted leg-warmers to create contrasting looks.
Spanish singer Rosalía brought the edge in a red biker jacket with simple black trousers.
Kendall Jenner wore a KNWLS grey baguette bag with a brown trucker jacket and cream flares for an off-duty look.
Street-ready, Hailey Bieber wore a brown ensemble featuring a leather jacket, diamond printed t-shirt and flares.
16Arlington
The cult London label 16Arlington is renowned for its conversation-starting, glamourous yet eccentric evening-wear that is “designed for a good time”. Founded in 2017 by couple Marco Capaldo and Federica Cavenati, their designs have been worn by bad a** women from around the world including Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Adwoa Aboah, Celeste and Jorja Smith as well as these celebs:
Selena Gomez looked elegant in a white halter neck swing dress with a feather trim in this golden age of Hollywood-inspired outfit.
Lorde sparkled in a black cowl neck mini dress with crystal and feather detailing as she owned the stage.
Model material, Hailey Bieber put on an eye-catching display in a curve-hugging nude sequin maxi dress.
City chic, Kendall Jenner rocked a brown leather mini skirt with a powerful woollen jacket in this autumn-perfect look.
Conner Ives
has been a name on the fashion world’s lips for sometime after racking up some major career highlights including establishing his own brand, dressing Adwoa Aboah for the Met Gala and being hired by Rihanna all before even graduating at the age of 23. Although American-born, the designer is London-based with his creative style adorned by stars around the globe.
Zoë Kravitz graced the cover of WSJ. Magazine in a Conner Ives red printed ruffled fishtail skirt paired with a simple white tank top.
Charlie XCX wore a killer pair of red patent knee-high boots with a micro red two-piece for her new scandalising music video.
British singer Rina Sawayama rocked the stage whilst performing in a monochrome sleeveless t-shirt dress for an edgy look.
Keeping it casual, Dua Lipa wore a bird-printed white lace camisole with a distressed denim jacket.
Vivienne Westwood
British fashion icon Dame Vivienne Westwood is renowned around the world for her modern punk designs and bold attitude.
Megan Thee Stallion stunned on the cover of New York Magazine in a classical silk corset dress with a thigh-high split on top of a scandalising latex full bodysuit.
Always one to challenge gender fashion norms, Harry Styles rocked a sleeveless cardigan and pastel feathered skirt for the cover of Rolling Stone.
Taiwanese actor and singer Kai Ko Chen-tung looked streetwear-smart in a green printed suit.
Piferi
Designed in London and handmade in Italy, Piferi creates luxury vegan shoes which are hard to resist
Shining like the star that she is, Dua Lipa wore a pair of Piferi olive satin pointed stilettos with a green Swarovski crystal bra and mini skirt from Ludovic de Saint Sernin for a Tinkerbell-inspired look.
Simple yet chic, blogger Rania wore silver strappy heeled sandals with a Morpho grey mini dress.
Words by Emily Hemsley
Header Image: @KNWLSlondon
