The designer has established a clear aesthetic that is immediately identifiable in an increasingly saturated market.

The designer's subversive ‘denim’ creations, ranging from sheer, filmy workwear jackets to isolated jean pockets and waistbands worn as accessories, underscored the evolution of her unique take on handcraft.

Inspired by sculpture, Faustine Steinmetz’s collection consisted of fuzzy Pan-like leggings and ribbed-tunics that enabled wearers to sculpt them around their bodies.  

Reacting to the challenges of the current economic climate and a fashion industry in a state of flux, London’s emerging designers are embracing a new sense of pragmatism.

See the full list of twenty-six designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.