The New Names to Know at Liberty
Your guide to the latest arrivals into Liberty’s famed halls
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The New Names to Know at Liberty
Your guide to the latest arrivals into Liberty’s famed halls
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It may be controversial, but here at Liberty we love January. There’s no home in our Tudor walls for gloominess or glum thoughts: here we’re preoccupied by thoughts of the new.
New plans, new possibilities, new styles, new you (although we’d forgive you for skipping that cliché): all that potential waiting in one month. This year, as it so often does, our mood for new is translated into sweep of new names making their debuts in our hallowed halls.
Each selected by our expert buying teams, this year’s array of newcomers represent our ongoing homage to exceptional design. Whether that’s through iconic names famed for their craft and technique or rising stars set to become modern heirlooms: these names represent the very best of contemporary design. So come with us, and take a trip through the best of the new.
Vivienne Westwood
British icon and 1970s punk pioneer, Vivienne Westwood’s rebellious, bold spirit is infused in each gem and pearl of the brand’s jewellery designs. Recently arrived in the Liberty Jewellery Hall, but instantly destined for heirloom status, each creation is a fitting tribute to the late Dame Vivienne’s irreverent, eclectic aesthetic.
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Gimaguas
Stemming from the nascent contemporary fashion scene in Barcelona, Gimaguas was founded in 2018, by twin sisters Claudia and Sayana Durany. Describing their creations as “powered by conversations with each other, and the world around us”, each piece reimagines traditional craft techniques, with many made in collaboration with Spain’s famed artisan makers. With a recognisably eclectic, artistic aesthetic, Gimaguas is a smart addition to any creative shopper’s wardrobe.
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Celine Daoust
Belgian goldsmith Celine Daoust crafts spiritual, totemic jewels inspired by her travels from Brussels and Paris to Jaipur. Favouring tourmalines and grey diamonds amongst her colourful cavalcade of ethically sources gemstones, each piece is manufactured in collaboration with artisanal makers in India, using traditional techniques passed down through generations of skilled craftspeople.
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Refined, modern tailoring is the hallmark of Berliner Caroline Gentz’s brand Ivy Oak. Precise, minimalistic and impeccably crafted, each piece in the collection is designed to showcase the exquisite quality fabrics and meticulously crafted detailing. With a brand ethos focusing on creating pieces that transcend seasonal trends and are made in a mindful manner, this modern brand is paving the way for a new generation of holistically minimalist designers.
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New Yorker Beth Hutchens founded the fine jewellery brand, FoundRae in 2015, in pursuit of jewellery that tells a story of self-expression. Each intricately crafted pendent and charm is infused with unique layers of meaning, brought to life through exquisite details and skilled makers. Each piece, according to Beth, is designed “to empower and to be shared”.
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Guest in Residence
“A sweater, to Gigi, isn’t clothing; it is a story”. So says Guest in Residence of its founder and creative director, the supermodel Gigi Hadid. Inspired by family heirloom jumpers passed down by her parents, the luxury, New York based cashmere brands prides itself on creating cashmere knits of the highest quality. Timeless designs are geared to last for generations, not seasons, making for a collection of contemporary heirlooms, sure to make your wardrobe brighter for seasons, years and decades to come.
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Dala
London-based Dala does denim differently. Specialising in 100% rigid denim, cuts for every body and a collaborative mindset, the brand sees denim as the backbone to every good wardrobe: no matter what time of year. Designed in London, Dala’s denim is made in a B-Corp certified factory in Paraguay, and hints of South American flair influence the brand’s aesthetic sensibility.
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