As someone interested in fashion, design, and art, it’s always exciting to come across new talents and inspiring individuals whose work stands out. In this post, I want to share with you my 5 current favourite designers, from interdisciplinary artists to patch makers to futuristic fashion designers.
Yaz Exall
Yaz Exall is an interdisciplinary artist based between East Sussex and London. She explores themes such as nature, life, death, and artificiality through her work in sculpture, fashion, and prosthetics. Yaz graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2022 and has worked with well-known artists such as FKA Twigs, Bjork, and even Craig Green. Her work is stocked at Fantastic Toiles @fantastictoiles, a space that houses some of the finest talents in the world spanning across various mediums. What I love about Yaz’s work is how she blends different mediums and disciplines to create thought-provoking and captivating pieces.
Bailey N/A is another artist whose work is stocked at Fantastic Toiles. Bailey is a sculptor and fashion designer whose work explores themes of family, queer identity, and more. Bailey grew up in Portsmouth and graduated from Chelsea College of Art. Their work is deeply personal, and I find myself relating to it in a way that is hard to put into words. Bailey lost contact with their family after prolonged abuse, and their work reflects the complex emotions that come with such experiences.
Patch Futures, also known as Ellis, is a patch maker and designer from Brighton but based in Lewisham who is also stocked at Fantastic Toiles. Ellis graduated from Fine Art at Goldsmiths University and works in photography, music, fashion, and more. What drew me to Ellis’ work is how unique it is. He has a distinct style that sets him apart from other designers, and his work in music is also worth checking out. I especially enjoyed his Turning Silver album under the Sirius moniker with his partner artist and musician Katie Mess.
Adam Poulter is a designer who explores themes of family and technology. His graduate collection effortlessly explored and blended masculinity and sensuality. His designs have caught my attention for their seamless blend of contrasting themes and elements. I find myself drawn to his use of fabrics and colours that evoke a sense of intimacy and vulnerability.
Charlie Constantinou is a Cypriot designer whose work is inventive and subversive. He was a semi-finalist in this year’s LVMH prize, and his designs look like they're straight out of a sci-fi movie. His use of futuristic elements and bold textures make his work stand out from the crowd. What’s even more impressive is that Charlie is only 24 years old but he has already collaborated with brands such as 66 North, and I can’t wait to see what else he has in store.
These are my 5 current favourite designers whose work spans different mediums and themes. From Yaz’s interdisciplinary approach to Bailey’s deeply personal work to Elliot’s unique style to Adam’s exploration of contrasting themes, to Charlie’s futuristic designs, each of these designers brings something unique to the table. I look forward to seeing how their work evolves and grows as they do in the future.
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