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Oxford Fashion Studio returns this September with its SS27 season across New York and London, bringing together independent designers from around the world through a programme of runway presentations, cultural programming and industry events.
In New York, Renee Cafaro Atelier presents at Lincoln Center on 12 September with The Alchemy and Something Borrowed. The season then continues in London on 20 September at Devonshire Square, where 18 designers from ten countries will present across three curated runway shows — New Codes, Material Culture and Art + Identity — before Vietnamese fashion house SORAMAME closes the programme with a headline presentation of Under Construction.
Follow the season here for designer stories, runway galleries, media coverage and updates from both cities.
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AnnaFrancesca Revolution
Couture to its core. Rebellious till the end. Me sabe a cake. AnnaFrancesca sculpts the body to create art. Every piece is unique, one of a kind and beaded by hand with some pieces taking over 2,000 hours. The team knows that all bodies are beautiful.
OOROME
OOROME blends heritage and modernity, exploring the connection between the past and present. Inspired by multicultural influences, OOROME creates new synergies through designs that honour family, culture, and traditions.
Nuno Abelho
Nuno Abelho founded his women and menswear brand in Portugal in 2008. Raíz, meaning Root, is a collection that builds upon the brand's foundations.
Why Mary
Why Mary is a womenswear label founded by Janette Laver on the Gold Coast in Australia known for its artistic fusion of classic femininity, creative fabric selection with timeless style.
NH ALRabiah
NH AlRabiah is a Kuwaiti label featuring an all female team founded by two sisters, Nora and Haya AlRabiah. The team is driven by artistry and individuality with a fervent commitment to diversity, equality and empowering women.
Francini_K
Francini_K is a couture brand launched by Francine Keiser in April 2022 in Luxembourg. Inspired by the sixties, Francine’s first collection is composed of glamorous evening dresses that combine classic fabrics and technical materials.
SuKaz
Each SuKaz jacket, created by Designer Susan Hollingsworth, is the product of 20 years living in international locales. A labour of love between designer, textile artisan, and seamstress; the wearable art pieces serve as tangible reminders of cultural craft passed down through generations.
BERTH
Fashion designer Afa Tsang founded Berth in Hong Kong. The label is a mix of modern and vintage style, colour blocking, 1920s art deco and Le Garçonne. Afa's signature design style is using geometric shapes and colour blocking to create sculpted yet modern pieces.
Viktoria Marchev
Viktoria Marchev, a New-York based Hungarian native fashion designer, launched her brand mainly focusing on women’s swimwear. The label experiments with new technologies and works with moulded pieces of silicone rubber, a versatile material that supports the label's sci-fi concepts.
Dijo Clothing
Founded by retired Australian Naval Officer Sarah Turner in 2020, Dijo Clothing empowers women with original healing patterns and relaxed designs. All fabrics are lovingly handmade in India, feature Sarah's original artwork and are produced in small batches using ethically sourced fabrics.
Vino Supraja
Vino Supraja is a sustainable womenswear fashion brand. The label partners with skilled workers ensuring good working conditions and a living wage eschewing mass production and opposing extortive practices.
RADADA
RADADA is a brand that tells a story about the wearer, her identity and her values. There is a message in every design. The brand creates sustainably in harmony with its surroundings.
XANTHA
Xantha creates one of a kind garments and accessories by reconstructing and repurposing old clothes. The brand has been recognised for having sustainability at its core, picking up a number of sustainability awards.
Onyx vs. Phoenix
Onyx vs Phoenix represents designer Alisha Needham's unbalanced yin and yang. Onyx reflects the introverted and closed side whereas Phoenix represents the designer’s extroverted and relaxed side.
AngElixs Designs
Angie Smith founded AngElixs Designs in 2014. Angie’s distinctive style is a captivating blend of macabre, gothic and fairytale elements. Her designs are a testament to the power of storytelling through fashion.
Rosie Billington
Myriam de Moreno
Myriam De Moreno is a Colombian brand that specialises in haute couture gowns for weddings and galas. Each gown is crafted with quality fabrics embracing the essence of luxury and sophistication.
Sarah Maier
Cláudia Madaleno created the Sarah Maier footwear brand in 2020. The Portuguese designer was inspired by her travels. Their shoes are 100% leather and crafted by artisans using ecological techniques and raw materials.
Renee'Larouge
Renee' Larouge is a luxury plus size womenswear clothing brand offering ready to wear and custom pieces. The Breakfast at Tiffany's collection embodies sophistication and femininity.
VINTER
Vinter is a Norwegian-American premium coat brand established in 2013. Traditional craftsmanship and innovative designs are Vinter's values as reflected by the Original Vinter Coat, made with premium wool blends and authentic Norwegian shearling.