The collection was all black, but the design duo explored contrasts with crocodile skin mixed with cashmere, silk and elastic and finished off with ostrich feathers and human hair.
But while there is clearly no shortage of talent, the question is whether it will stay in London. The pull of New York and Paris is strong, even for those who have only taken their first steps in the British capital.
Kumiko Watari’s migh-T collection of brightly printed oversized T-shirt dresses was part of the Vauxhall Fashion Scout — another source of funding for new talent — One to Watch show on Friday night.
“For young designers it’s a good place to start out,” she says of London, but adds: “I want to show in Paris because there are more buyers.”
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