Sometimes, when you’re looking to upgrade your wardrobe, reinvent your style or dress for a special occasion, you want to find that hidden treasure label that others don’t know about just yet. Here, we round up our favourite niche brands of the moment that will give your wardrobe the insider edge.
Whether you're looking for that special outfit or wanting to upgrade your wardrobe, we've rounded up some of our favourite niche labels to give your style the insider edge.
Ganni
When husband and wife duo Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup, an art connoisseur and a gallery owner, decided to launch a fashion label in 2000, the result was always going to be something spectacular. Ganni, the Copenhagen-based womenswear brand, transforms wardrobe basics into coveted must-haves, offering workable separates that upgrade your style credentials, as well as of-the-moment party pieces that capture the brand’s vibrant and irreverent DNA.
Ganni Silvery Crepe Floral Wrap Dress, £220
Ganni Evangelista Mohair Blend Sweater, £210
Ganni Kalla Silk Leopard Blouse, £290
Ganni Harway Cotton Tee, £60
Closed
Closed was founded by Marithé and François Girbaud in 1978 with the aim of becoming Italy’s premier denim brand, working tirelessly to achieve the mantle with high quality, environmentally-friendly cotton, innovative designs and hand-finished jeans. Under the helm of Til Nadler, Gordon Giers and Hans Redlefsen, the brand now has a full ready-to-wear offering for women's fashion which can be found at both our Bond Street and Newcastle stores, all of which captures Closed’s commitment to understated cool, amped-up off-duty basics and a wearable, versatile wardrobe.
Closed Clubmoss Trench Coat, £490
Closed Multi-Coloured Knit Jumper, £270
Closed Rowan Striped Collarless Shirt, £260
Closed Milla Corduroy Wide Leg Trousers, £240
Baum und Pferdgarten
Best friends and creative collaborators Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave launched their label Baum und Pferdgarten in 1999, when they had just graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Design. Over the years, this brand has garnered a cult following for its trousseau of sartorial staples and avant-garde pieces, which can be mixed-and-matched to create a striking aesthetic, at once high fashion combined with off-duty cool and a good dose of humour. The brand imbues its collections with a playful duality through contrasting prints, clashing colours and unexpected design details.
Baum und Pferdgarten Damita Coat, £269
Baum und Pferdgarten Morva Shirt, £239
Baum und Pferdgarten Augusta Dress, £269
Baum und Pferdgarten Dara Coat, £284
Tea & Tequila
British friends Sarah Goodwin and Millie Wilson (tea) travelled to Mexico (tequila) and fell in love with the culture, the colour and people. In 2015, the pair launched Tea & Tequila, an accessories brand and ethical project where skilled Mexican artisans handcraft the brand’s range of bags and jewellery while supporting their local communities through the Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya. Cross-body and clutch bags are embellished with quirky patterns in sequins and beads, while rings and pendants are decorated with Mexican amethyst and quartz to become kitsch style statements.
Tea & Tequila Black Lobster Clutch, £125
Tea & Tequila Palm Tree Clutch, £95
Tea & Tequila Flamingo Bag, £149
Tea & Tequila Monstera Leaf Bag, £189
_All prices subject to change in the Fenwick Sale._