British knitwear specialist Brora has launched a new label co-designed by founder and creative director Victoria Stapleton’s artistic daughters Jesse and Lola Pilkington to target a younger audience as part of the brand’s 30th anniversary.
Launching for autumn/winter 2023, ‘Skye by Brora’ will make its debut with a limited-edition 24-piece collection that aims to offer a fresh take on popular Brora styles from the previous 30 years. Feminine pieces will be injected with ‘Americana cool and a little British punk,’ for a laid-back vintage bohemian aesthetic.
For a younger audience, the collection offers shorter hemlines, close tailoring, and distinct day-to-evening wear alternatives in on-trend vibrant shades of green and red with monochrome neutrals.
Commenting on the launch, Victoria Stapleton, said in a statement, “The isle of Skye felt like the perfect ode for my daughters’ first collection, very much part of Scotland but a break away from the mainland, conjuring up images of freedom, adventure and beauty.”
Knitwear, including striped cardigans and checkered jumpers, pinstripe tailoring, and romantic, flowy dresses are all included in the debut collection. A suede bomber jacket, an embroidered skirt, lambswool tank tops, organic cotton pintuck shirts, a high neck ruffle mini dress, and leather patchwork cowboy boots are among the other standout pieces.
