Issa London news and archive

Issa promotes Jamie O’Hare to creative director

British womenswear brand Issa has promoted Jamie O’Hare from head of design to the role of creative director, following the departure of Blue Farrier in October. O’Hare has been head of design with the British label since 2013 and will present his first collection as creative director for autumn/winter 2016 during London Fashion Week later this...

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Issa expands collection with swimwear line

British luxury label Issa is set to introduce swim and resort wear to its product range. Issa, the brand best-known for designing Kate Middleton's royal, blue engagement dress, has signed a licensing deal with luxury swim and resortwear producer Sol Praia. The new collection, known as Issa Beach, will first be introduced in stores this October...

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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...

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Issa London collaborates with Banana Republic

Banana Republic is teaming up with Issa London, the London-based brand known for designing Kate Middleton’s blue engagement dress, to launch a limited-edition collection. The London Fashion Week brand has previously collaborated with The Outnet, however the 40-piece capsule collection for Banana Republic will not only raise the profile of the...

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Issa London to open standalone store in Japan

Popular London based luxury fashion label, Issa London, has announced its plans to make Japan the location for the brands first standalone store. Founded by Brazilian born designer, Daniella Helayel, the label recently found a new chairman in Camilla Al Fayed, of Harrods family fame, who says of the move, “Japan is the gateway to Asia and we...

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London Fashion Week is upon us

With London fashion week now upon us, all eyes are upon the feast of British fashion talent that has fast gained itself a name as the edgiest on the calendar. Running until the 21st, it will be a packed few days of catwalk shows, installations and presentations before a final menswear day. Located at Somerset House, shows will also take place in...

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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...