Queuing, apologising and talking about the weather are just a few of the areas in which Brits excel. However, it would be remiss to omit fashion design from the list – in fact, some of the most stylish brands right now boast British heritage.
Hello! Fashion shares the British designer fashion brands to amp up your wardrobe:
Emerging British designer brands
London Fashion Week is always a hotly anticipated treat for style obsessives. New creative talents showcasing cutting-edge designs? We're always up for adding a few new names to our sartorial repertoire. Fashion legend hotbed Central Saint Martins is one of the industry's most esteemed institutions – and for excellent reason. Check out a few of the up-and-coming labels that we reckon could be future design icons.
Nensi Dojaka
Nensi Dojaka SS23 runway
Queen of the cut-out Nensi Dojaka founded her eponymous London-based label in 2019. The Albanian womenswear designer captured the zeitgeist with her sultry 90s silhouettes and her cool-girl sheers are firmly adored by Emily Ratajkowski and Hailey Bieber alike.
Nensi Dojaka Cutout open-back sequined tulle maxi dress, £2,001, Net-A-Porter
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Poster Girl
Poster Girl SS23 runway
London-based brand Poster Girl is the brainchild of Francesca Capper and Natasha Somerville. Adored by Lily Rose-Depp and Kylie Jenner alike, the label celebrates "inner confidence and femininity" via its "high gloss aesthetic". The brand is currently available to shop directly through its own website or at the likes of Harvey Nichols, Browns Fashion and Farfetch.
Val top, £69, Poster Girl
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House of Sunny
Launched in 2011, House of Sunny achieved its cult status after its psychedelic-reminiscent knitted dresses conquered Instagram. Feeling groovy? Opt for its Galaxy Hockney dress for an instant 1960s feel. For a seriously stylish shopping experience, head over to House of Sunny's East London boutique to check out its pieces in-store.
London Check Knit Body, £112, House of Sunny
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KNWLS
KNWLS SS23 runway
Adored by Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid, KNWLS is all about unconventional shapes and interesting cut-outs. Central Saint Martins graduate Charlotte Knowles instills an unmistakably feline spirit into her collections, and we're absolutely here for it. KNWLS is available to shop either via its website or Farfetch and SSENSE.
KNWLS asymmetric patterned dress, £1,941, Farfetch
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Famous British designer brands
Great Britain is certainly not short on fashion legends, that's for sure. Brimming with long-admired heritage labels (think Burberry, Church's and the like), as well as more contemporary design house icons such as Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen, there are plenty of well-established British brands that can give your wardrobe a boost this season.
Richard Quinn
Richard Quinn SS23 runway
Award-winning fashion designer Richard Quinn is responsible for some of the most memorable red carpet moments this year. Nicola Coughlan's frou-frou puff-sleeve Met Gala gown? We have Richard Quinn to thank. Hit up MatchesFashion or Net-A-Porter for your RQ fix.
Richard Quinn feather-trimmed polka-dot sequined crepe mini dress, £2,184, Net-A-Porter
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JW Anderson
Jonathan Anderson is one of this era's most impressive design talents, and his eponymous label JW Anderson is rightly heralded for its distinctive, androgynous aesthetic. Seeking the supermodel seal of approval? We're head over heels for Emily Ratajkowski's Bumper Moon bag. Shop JW Anderson directly through its website or via Farfetch.
JW Anderson Bumper Moon leather shoulder bag, £429, Farfetch
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Erdem
Erdem SS23 runway
Founded back in 2005 by designer Erdem Moralioglu, the label's forte lies in richly romantic occasionwear. Expect exquisite beading and unadulterated elegance. Check out Erderm's latest collection direct, or try Mytheresa for all your evening wear needs.
Rea Dress Embroidered Textured Satin, £3,290, Erdem
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Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham SS23 runway
Spice Girl-cum-fashion mogul Victoria Beckham only launched her eponymous label in 2008, and yet already she has made a major splash, making her Paris Fashion Week runway debut in September of last year. Excelling in sharp tailoring and sultry slip dresses, some of the brand's bestsellers are at the very top of our current wish list.
Tailored jacket dress, £890, Victoria Beckham
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Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen SS23 runway
Alexander McQueen was one of the greats, hailed for his exceptional vision and ability to discern beauty within the savage. Stop by the brand's boutique on West London's Old Bond Street for a bespoke shopping experience.
Leather bustier drape dress, £5,190, Alexander McQueen
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Vivienne Westwood
The so-called 'Godmother of Punk' brought a certain rebellious spirit to the industry that contemporary emerging talents could only dream of echoing. The late Dame Vivienne Westwood will forever be remembered for her quirky silhouettes and her immeasurable love of tartan.
Cut-off tartan skirt, £540, Vivienne Westwood
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