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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.”
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.
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Going back in time, Browns’ founder Joan Burstein (‘Mrs B’) famously snapped up John Galliano’s entire graduate collection. Today Browns upholds her reputation for nurturing next-gen talent with the appointment of Imogen Davis and chef Ivan Tisdall-Downes, two of the country’s most original restaurateurs.
In the five years since they launched zero-waste Native, they’ve never failed to surprise, whether serving (ethical) grey squirrel lasagne at their Borough restaurant – the critters could hardly have been more controversial if they’d been clad in bumsters – or upping sticks to Osea Island in Essex as they did last year. Flame-haired Davis, a keener falconer than fashionista, won’t care if you turn up in Jacquemus or John Lewis. Mayfair won’t know what’s hit it.
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STARTER x Budweiser
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Starter, known for their partnerships with all the major pro and college sports leagues, is turning 50 this year. As part of the major milestone, the brand is celebrating by teaming up with Budweiser on a new capsule that incorporates the beer brand s signature red color scheme on Starter s athletic silhouettes. The co-branded logos, including Starter s famous star symbol and Budweiser s cursive font, is applied on everything from graphic tees to sweatshirts, baseball caps and satin jackets.
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I was trying not to be in the lockdown,â rapper Stefflon Don tells me, running a multicoloured claw through back-length, honey-blonde extensions. âHell no!â When we speak via Zoom in mid-November, Don is in Ghana, where she has flown to escape London, with her mother, son and a close friend in tow. Despite it being a trip for pleasure, she has a studio session booked that evening. âNo matter where I go, Iâm always gonna work,â she tells me.
This nonstop grind has paid dividends. Stephanie Victoria Allen, 28, known to friends and fans as Steff, is one of Britainâs biggest exports, according to the all- important stats: 5.78bn streams globally, 2.3bn streams on Apple Music alone, 444m views on Vevo, 1.2m subscribers on YouTube. But mainstream recognition eludes her in the UK, particularly when compared to some of her less commercially successful male counterparts.