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Tihara Smith’s handbag and accessories line is inspired by the Carribean; her 2018 Windrush collection paid homage to the raffia, faux furs, and knits often seen in West Indian front rooms. Smith, who graduated from University of the Creative Arts in Epsom, handcrafts everything herself, and her collection includes raffia-knit pouches, cross-body bags, and a […]

Soul Cap describes itself as “hair care for the volume-blessed.” When founders Michael Chapman and Toks Ahmed-Salawudeen met a woman with Afro hair who was struggling with her swimming cap, they realised there was a gap in the market and started making their own. Now they campaign to break down barriers that have kept BAME

Rita Colson is best known for her contemporary bridalwear, but she also creates suits and other eveningwear. The “couture service” allows customers to personalise their wedding dress, and the “bespoke service” allows you to create a one-of-a-kind dress alongside Colson in her West London studio. H.H.

Rita Colson is best known for her contemporary bridalwear, but she also creates suits and other eveningwear. The “couture service” allows customers to personalise their wedding dress, and the “bespoke service” allows you to create a one-of-a-kind dress alongside Colson in her West London studio. H.H.

This clothing brand specialises in splattered tie-dye designs — in fact they say no two are the same. The collection features hoodies and T-shirts in earthy greens and oranges, and they even feature a bleach-died babygrow for little ones. [Editor’s note: this business is temporarily closed]. C.M.