Daniella Helayel news and archive

Monsoon collaborates with Daniella Helayel

Founder and former creative director of Issa, Daniella Helayel has collaborated with high street retailer Monsoon on a capsule collection. Helayel, best known for her figure-flattering dresses, made famous by the Duchess of Cambridge, who wore a blue Issa wrap dress for her engagement announcement, has produced a capsule collection featuring...

Fashion

Issa London’s founder exits label

Daniella Helayel, the founder and creative director of Issa London, the brand best-known for designing Kate Middleton’s blue engagement dress, has left the label by ‘mutual agreement’. Helayel, who founded the label in 2004, will be succeeded by Blue Farrier, who has previously worked at Chloé, Stella McCartney and Anya Hindmarch. According to...

Design

Camilla Al Fayed takes control at Issa

Camilla Al Fayed, daughter of former Harrods boss, has bought a 51% share in designer label, Issa, which will see her develop the brand and implement further global reach. Founder and designer, Daniella Helayel, will continue in her role as creative director of the label which launched in 2003 and shows during London Fashion Week. Al Fayed...