Now run by Santaolalla and her daughter, also called Paloma, the family business has several stores across Spain.įamed for its hand-drawn prints and easy, wearable and feminine shapes, the autumn/winter 20 collection focuses on a palette of strong, muted colours. Prices range from £29 for a blouse to £180 for Macarenaįocusing on the “nice things in life”, Nice Things is a Spanish clothing and accessories brand for women that was founded by couple Paloma Santaolalla and Miguel Lanna in Barcelona in 1995.

It is represented by Amanda Nimmo Fashion Agency. Luis Civit has several stockists across the UK, including Nigel Rayment Boutique in London and Manchester, and Silks of Cheltenham. It has been bringing a Spanish flair to events and special occasions on British shores ever since.Īlongside its occasionwear, the brand is also known in its homeland for its growing casual collections, bringing the Luis Civit signatures into a more daywear styles, such as shirt dresses and relaxed tailoring. Prices range from €20 (£18) for a T-shirt to €90 (£81) for a Laura BernalĪlthough Luis Civit produces a range of womenswear collections, from casualwear through to event dresses, the brand is best known in the UK for its special occasion designs, covering everything from party dresses and separates, through to mother-of-the-bride and -groom outfits, complete with matching hats.Ī third-generation family business, Luis Civit began life in 1973 in the Spanish city of Barcelona, and first launched in the UK nearly 30 years ago. Middleton Green Agency represents Indi & Cold in the UK.

Indi & Cold is making progress towards being more sustainable, and uses recycled wool and recycled polyester, BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) cotton and Dry Indigo-dyed denim – a technique from Spanish denim producer Tejidos Royo, that saves 100% of water, and uses 89% less chemicals and 65% less energy. Led by creative director Cristina Villar, who formerly held the same role at womenswear label Hoss Intropia, the autumn/winter 2020 collection includes floaty blouses and dresses with ditsy florals and botanical prints, contrasted with chunky knitwear and mannish high-waisted trousers, tailored blazers and smart coats. It counts Henley-on-Thames womenswear independent retailer Busby & Fox among its UK stockists. It was established in 2012, and now has 18 stores across Spain. Womenswear brand Indi & Cold describes itself as feminine, boho chic with a retro touch, which comes through in its signature pretty floral prints and relaxed silhouettes. Prices range from €45 (£41) for shoes to €80 (£72) for high Indi & Cold Other styles bring contemporary twists to traditional footwear shapes – for example, smart loafers with sneaker soles, casual shoes with hiking boot eyelet laces and classic derby silhouettes with platform soles.

Highlights include sporty sneakers elevated via typically formal fabrics, heeled Chelsea boots with contrasting panels, and the Hispanitas take on the cowboy boot trend, featuring pointed toes and cowhide-patterned panels. The autumn/winter 2020 collection features classic shoe staples alongside more casual styles. The brand manufactures in Alicante, and aims to balance traditional craftmanship with up-to-date designs for the contemporary, cosmopolitan woman. We have found contemporary womenswear labels that bring a European quirkiness, glamorous occasionwear that delivers a specific Spanish flair, and a broad selection of quality footwear – a category in which the country excels – that will offer buyers, retailers and sales agents a much-needed point of difference during these difficult times.Ĭurrently stocked by UK by Charles Clinkard, and independents including Rogerson Shoes, The Golden Boot and Pattersons of Aberdeen, Hispanitas is a women’s footwear brand with 30 years of history in shoe manufacturing. Many European labels remain committed to the UK market, promising fruitful working relationships in the face of the political uncertainty.ĭrapers has selected some of the best brands from the UK’s close neighbour: from Spain’s capital, Madrid, and cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, to the footwear manufacturing hubs and island of Menorca, we have bought together a mix of emerging and established businesses that are sure to appeal to UK customers. Despite the upheaval of 2020, there is no doubt that there are fashion brands from all around the world that are continuing to produce strong and sellable collections.Īnd regardless of the UK’s imminent exit from the European Union, it remains our closest trading partner.

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