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Back to the Future: Meet Fashion’s New Artisans

Liberty shares the stories of seven artisan brands each celebrating fashion’s historic lineage of craft

Designers always have an eye set permanently on the here and now and continually think in terms of newness and what’s trending next. But as for womenswear's next act, there’s a growing movement of change-making designers that are instead looking to time’s gone by, namely to a golden age when it was quality, craft and artisans that underpinned fashion. Reinvigorating traditions for the everyday wardrobe, from patchworking and crochet to weaving and hand-dyeing, their common objective is to craft beautiful clothing that we want to wear and cherish – now and for years to come. And better still, you’ll find them here at Liberty. Let’s shine a spotlight on seven fashion brands who look to the past in order to reimagine the future of womenswear.

Dries Van Noten

Born into a family of tailors, Dries Van Noten’s passion for fabrics, crafting and fashioning beautiful but functional clothing was inherited at an early age. Once an original member of the Antwerp Six – the collective of avant-garde designers that propelled Belgium onto the global fashion stage in the 1980s – today his collections of patchworked dresses, body sculpting jackets and maximalist shirts embody a never ending pursuit of excellence. These are the kind of collector’s items that will become part of your forever wardrobe.

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Dries Van Noten

Printed Pussy-Bow Silk Shirt

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Long Draped Skirt

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Graphic Butterfly Silk Shirtdress

$ 1,600.00 $ 950.00

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Lace-Up Cotton Shirt

$ 620.00 $ 355.00

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Draped Cotton Jersey Dress

$ 1,050.00 $ 635.00

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Wrapped Bow Top

$ 775.00 $ 180.00

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Oversized Blazer

$ 1,800.00 $ 460.00

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Liberty

Decked in an array of meticulously hand-painted prints – from psychedelic paisleys and exquisite florals to quirky graphics and tropical botanicals – you only have to glance at a Liberty shirt, dress or scarf to know instantly that it hails from our London emporium. But along with how extraordinary they look, they’re considered to be in a league of their own because of what they embody: exceptional craftsmanship, our unrivalled textile heritage and the rebellious spirit of individuality.

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Heidi Silk-Satin Gala Mini-Dress

$ 600.00 $ 71.00

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Carline Rose Tana Lawn™ Cotton Voyage Sun-Dress

$ 345.00 $ 180.00

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June Dream Silk Satin Gala Maxi Dress

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Dreams of Summer Tana Lawn™ Cotton Voyage Sun-Dress

$ 345.00 $ 205.00

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Chatsworth Bloom Silk Satin Gala Maxi Dress

$ 695.00 $ 250.00

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Tudor Tulip Cupro Tee Dress

$ 415.00 $ 85.00

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Heidi Silk-Satin Aperitif Midi-Dress

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Chloé

Founded in 1952 as one of the world’s first luxury ready-to-wear fashion labels, Chloé’s distinct take on womenswear combines a bohemian elegance with a desire to make timeless, empowering pieces we’ll wear and cherish – now and for years to come. Championing tradition over trends, notice how each of the Parisian label’s garments uphold its famed attention to care, craft and detail.

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Square Sunglasses

$ 465.00

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Cashmere-Blend Buttonless Tailored Jacket

$ 2,600.00 $ 1,200.00

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Cashmere-Blend Wide Leg Trousers

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Cat-Eye Sunglasses

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Marcie Cross-body Basket Bag

$ 970.00 $ 695.00

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Silk and Cashmere Bouclé Knit Jacket

$ 3,350.00 $ 1,850.00

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Woody Tote Bag

$ 1,250.00 $ 835.00

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FARM Rio

Ablaze with tropical prints and evoking the vibrancy of Brazilian culture, FARM Rio’s colourful creations come full of dopamine-inducing potential, meaning they’ll make you feel as good as you look. Designed by a collective of creatives and driven by a quality over quantity ethos, for every FARM Rio purchase - whether at Liberty or with the brand directly - one tree is planted in the Amazon rainforest. That's maximalism with meaning.

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FARM Rio

Flora Tapestry Red Blouse

$ 295.00

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Silver Floral Tapestry Maxi-Dress

$ 510.00

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Orange Sunny Mood Sequin Mini-Dress

$ 495.00

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Wonderful Bouquet Blue Long–Sleeve Top

$ 355.00

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Flowerful Birds Red Mix Maxi-Dress

$ 550.00

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Cool Foliage Black Jersey Midi-Dress

$ 270.00

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ALÉMAIS

Determined to make more durable and less wasteful clothing without compromising on its signature playfulness, ALÉMAIS is an Australian womenswear brand with designer Lesleigh Jermanus at its helm. Utilising natural and organic textiles wherever possible, from hemp to ramie cotton, the label’s vibrant, patchworked and hand-embroidered pieces all embody its obsession with quality, craftsmanship and artisanal practices.

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Agatha Silk Satin Midi-Dress

$ 915.00 $ 555.00

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Venus Silk Shirt

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Venus Silk Trousers

$ 460.00 $ 275.00

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Atticus Embroidered Shirtdress

$ 695.00 $ 415.00

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x Meagan Boyd Printed Wide Leg Trousers

$ 555.00 $ 320.00

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TOTEME

Inspired by women’s lives and their need for a hardworking wardrobe, Stockholm-based brand TOTEME has been perfecting its chic and practical modern day uniform since it was founded in 2014. A master of minimalism, expect day-in-day-out comfort, neutral palettes, pieces crafted for longevity and timeless silhouettes, style cues that makes them a darling of the style-set.

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Toteme

Sleeveless Cotton Tee Dress

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Wide Leg Vibrant Blue Denim Jeans

$ 400.00

Size: 24

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Off the Shoulder Evening Top

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Wool Monogram Sarong

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Slouch Waist Dress

$ 860.00 $ 495.00

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Collarless Cotton Twill Shirt

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Satin Knotted Dress

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Cecilie Bahnsen

Beloved for her structural, oversized dresses that are as comfortable to wear as they are attention-grabbing, Copenhagen-based womenswear designer Cecilie Bahnsen blends wearability with the art and intricacy of couture. Exploring the ethos that every day is worthy of wearing our best clothing, look to this Scandinavian label for amped-up volume, theatrical silhouettes and empowering fashion.

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