Luke was the son of a talented wedding dress maker and throughout his childhood was constantly exposed to cutting, sewing, altering & pattern drafting at his Walsall home. With all of this going on around him it’s no surprise that by the age of twelve he was already adept at using a sewing machine and he soon became interested in the whole process of the production of garments and began to develop his skills Throughout his school years he continued to experiment with the design and construction of garments and by the age of 15 he had started making shirts for his friends. Within a few months he had developed his burgeoning ability to incorporate trousers too. On leaving school Luke enrolled in a fashion and textles course at his local Walsall College. It was around this time that he and his friends were beginning to go out to the local pubs and house-clubs which created an increasing demand from others for his shirts & trousers. Garments that were stylish and individual but still perceived as being ‘masculine’. In 1997 Luke earned a place at Central Saint Martins College of Fashion in London where he began a 3-year specialist menswear design degree. He soon became well known for his edgy, detailed but ultimately practical designs, pieces which often incorporated his trade mark quirky sense of humour. During the 3 year period he attended Saint Martins he became fascinated by traditional tailoring techniques which inspired him to begin making suits. Now there was a real following for his creations from a variety of people from friends and colleagues to well known celebrities. Upon his graduation Luke took the position of junior designer with a major brand in order to hone his skills and develop a deeper understanding of the industry, setting down the ground work for starting his own label. He had set himself a target of 3 years work experience but in May 2001, after only six months, he began the collaboration with his life long friends, Simon & Deborah Poole which saw the creation of the ‘Luke’ label.

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Lyle & Scott is a Scottish clothing brand, mainly known for their high quality knitwear and their long tradition as a brand popular among golfers, but has recently become popular with a younger, not necessarily golfing audience. Lyle & Scott was originally founded in 1874 in the Scottish village of Hawick by William Lyle and Walter Scott. They started out as a small knitwear company making hosiery and underwear, in 1926 they also started to manifacture knitted outerwear - twinsets, pullovers, cardigans and jackets for golf. Lyle & Scott now makes a line of clothing for the The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., featuring combed cotton sweaters and sport shirts with the golden eagle insignia along with dress slacks and other pant styles.

Famous wearers of Lyle & Scott knitwear include many celebraties including Cristiano Ronaldo, Arctic Monkeys, television personalities and amateur golfers Ronnie Corbett and Jimmy Tarbuck. Lyle & Scott knitwear has of late been adopted by the UK fashion crowd and can be seen worn in many nightclubs across the country.

 

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Evisu or Evisu Genes is a Japanese clothing company that specializes in producing premium denim wear through traditional, labor-intensive methods.

Sometimes referred to as "Rolls Royce of Jeans",^{[citation needed]} the brand was founded in 1988 in Osaka, Japan by Hidehiko Yamane. The brand was originally called Evis (named after the Buddhist god of prosperity), but was changed to Evisu when the brand expanded worldwide in 1991 because the previous brand name was said to be too similar to "Levi's." However, the pronunciation and phonetic representation - in the Japanese language - has never changed. The Evisu logo (created by Yamane himself) is a stylized seagull, and is still hand-painted onto some styles of jeans. This brand makes extensive use of heavy, premium-quality selvedge denim, produced on 29-inch wide vintage looms.

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Ted Baker's managing director Ray Kelvin started his first store in 1988 in Glasgow, quickly followed by Leeds Manchester and Nottingham. Initially Ted Baker exclusively offered men's dress shirts, and offered dry cleaning with every shirt they sold. Ray had limited funding available, so rather than advertise, he relied on word of mouth and the creation of a personality to anchor the brand.

As a consequence, Ted Baker grew more successful as a brand (dry cleaning was no longer offered as the label grew).

Two years later, a store in Covent Garden opened and Kelvin bought the company outright from part-owners Goldberg and Sons. Additional stores in Soho, Nottingham and Leeds opened in 1994. In 1995, Ted Baker launched a new range, Ted Baker Woman.

Ted Baker has since become a global brand, which produces men's, women's and children's clothing. The company also produces fragrances, eyeware and accessories.

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Prada, S.p.A. is an Italian fashion company (also known as a "label" or "house") with retail outlets worldwide.

The company, originally known in Italy as ("Prada Brothers"), was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada in Milan. In 1978, Mario's granddaughter Miuccia Prada inherited what was still a leather goods business from her mother, and led the company's expansion into couture with an overall more bohemian style. Miu Miu is a second line of clothing, often simpler and evokes a continual image of high-end vintage items. It was followed by the Prada Sport 'Linea Rossa'

Currently Prada is considered one of the most influential clothing designers in the fashion industry

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G-Star Raw Denim

From its conception in 1989 G-Star has been known for its innovative and cutting edge style in the world of denim. Pushing the boundaries, continuous experimentation and product development, has led to a strong following worldwide. The rough, rudimentary, and raw characteristics of the brand allows G-Star to maintain its distinct and unorthodox style,

 

“Just the product” has always been G-Star’s philosophy and market approach. The development of innovative products like Raw Denim, which has a major influence on the jeans market, was a natural consequence. Since the Premiere of Raw Denim in 1996, G-Star has broadened its concept to include a newer, edgier image, appealing to all styles, trends and ages, while keeping the product in the purest form. Authentic details and functional attributes give the collection a strong sense of identity.

 

Innovation and perfection of the product are imperative to G-Star. Each season, the jeans-oriented collection serves as the basis of the line, while authentic details and innovative washings are added. The brand has seen multiple breakthroughs in the past few years and continues to reach out to many different markets around the world.

The G-Star is a style of all times. Futuristic and cautious. Far-reaching and experimental. Alternative and traditional. G-Star is about making eccentric combinations, and maintaining authenticity. Never one to follow the crowd. Just the Product

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Unexpected and unique, Alexander McQueen PUMA defines a new provocative horizon in Sport-Fashion. Founded on the union of tradition and technology, the collection juxtaposes influences, delivering a visually contemporary line that is conceptually sophisticated and intricately crafted. The collection inspiration is derived from human anatomy, specifically the human foot, with specific references to the tendon structures, vein formations and toe prints. For Spring/Summer 2007, the study of anatomy continues through the exploration of body ornamentation with references to the Masai tribe culture.

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Diesel Jeans

 

Beginning as a company focused on making quality clothing, Diesel has become part of the youth culture worldwide.

Diesel is an innovative international design company, producing a wide-ranging collection of jeans, clothing and accessories. Diesel is a leader in pioneering new styles, fabrics, manufacturing methods and quality control to guarantee an outstanding product. The company is present in over 80 countries with over 5,000 points of sale and more than 300 monobrand stores (200 of which are company-owned and the rest in partnership with local distributors).

When Renzo Rosso founded the company in 1978, he wanted it to be a leader, a company that took chances and carved out a niche for itself in its field. He surrounded himself with creative, talented people – innovators who, like him, rejected the slavish trend following typical of the fashion industry.

He wanted to create the most dynamic and imaginative product available anywhere: he gave his open-minded design team broad stylistic freedom, and their mission was to create an apparel line perfect for independent people who follow those style-makers who express their individuality by the way they dress

From the very beginning, Diesel’s design tem turned their backs on the style-dictators and consumer forecasters of the fashion establishment and let their own personal tastes lead them. The company views the world as a single, border-less macro-culture, and the Diesel staff reflects this: a cosmopolitan team that creates an unpredictable, dynamic vitality and energy within the company.

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Fila Vintage 

 

 

 

 

Celebrate the Italian Style, Quality and luxury of the Fila heritage, they are reintroducing their classic products to life-long fans and newcomers alike