Independent Designers

Fast Fashion Brands: ‘Why the issue with Boohoo is bigger than us independent designers’

Relatively less is said about fast fashion’s impact on independent designers, but it is certainly emblematic of the persistent struggles that creatives face when trying to compete with larger corporates. In the present day Millenials-influenced fashion era where the craze of Fast Fashion is gradually becoming a major thorn in the flesh of high-end Fashion […]

SOLBOU - Thomas Dore

SOLBOU – Thomas Dore

Thomas Dore’s SOLBOU adds a unique touch to your summer wardrobe with hand-picked sunglasses directly sourced from independent designers across the world.  Frustrated with finding same style of shades, Thomas created SOLBOU to help wearers stand out from the crowd with uniquely designed frames. The 29-year-old from Brixton, London, describes the inspiration behind launching his own business and […]