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TO BE FRANK
Making their global trade debut at Margin in February 2012, ToBeFrank is a brand new range of premium menswear with an emphasis on ethical and transparent manufacturing. The debut collection from ToBeFrank includes jackets, trousers, and shirting, all handmade in London, as well as knitwear handknitted in Yorkshire. This new brand lives up to their name to be honest as every piece comes with a USB detailing the garment’s provenance, from the source of the fabric to details of the machinist sewing the seams.

CRYSTALE
Brand new streetwear label Crystale will be making their global trade debut at Margin in February 2012. The latest drop from the Leeds-based brand features sharp graphics that has already amassed fans, including musicians, who have responded to their fresh art. Crystale will be debuting their range, which includes tees, sweats and snapbacks, at the 10 year edition of Margin.

DAINTY DAMSELS
We’re pleased to showcase the trade debut of Dainty Damsels with their extensive range of jewellery and accessories. From Mexican skulls and leopards to nautical symbols and flowers, Dainty Damsels presents a wide range of jewellery that can accessorise anyone’s outfit, from a Shoreditch trendmaker to a Chelsea fashionista. Bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces and rings make up the collection which aren’t produced en masse to keep pieces exclusive and niche.

2WNT4
New Leicester-based streetwear label 2wnt4 will be making their global trade debut at Margin in February 2012 with their range of premium prints for men. The latest drop from 2wnt4 includes tees and crewneck sweats featuring well-executed graphics with a nostalgic feel through the typography and illustrations, inspired by the American Dream, the 1930’s, and currency.

ASAKEOGE
AsakeOge will be launching their new range of glamourous dresses created from French silk and silk jersey at Margin in February 2012. A bold colour palette inspired by tropical climes and African fabrics infuses artfully cut and draped dresses, from red-carpet worthy pieces to daywear.With a made-to-measure service available, AsakeOge are able to offer exclusivity to shoppers.

SILAS
After an absence of some years when the label was only available in Japan, seminal streetwear label Silas returned to the UK when they exhibited their menswear at Margin in August 2010 & February 2011. Following the successful re-introduction of the brand to Europe, Silas are now bringing their womenswear back to the UK. Silas will be making their European trade debut with their collection of women’s clothing and accessories exclusively at the 10 year edition of Margin in February 2012. Highly wearable pieces, that quickly become wardrobe favourites, transcend age groups and sit well in all types of boutique.

MAGMA
After ten years since opening, famous bookstore Magma has developed their own line of products which will be making their global trade debut at the 10 year edition of Margin in February 2012. Various artists and illustrations have been invited to contribute to the first collection of clothing, bags, cushions, wrapping papers, and art prints, including Adrian Johnson, Nigel Peaks, Paul Blow & Polly Horner. In addition, Magma has collaborated with Laurence King on a beautifully-produced series of notebooks, journals, sketchbooks, and playing cards, including the Fashion Sketchbook and the Bicycle Travel Journal.

NO LOVE LOST
Hailing from Aberdeenshire in Scotland, No Love Lost is a brand new textile-driven label making their global debut exclusively at the 10 year edition of Margin in February 2012. Driven by a passion for graphic design and inspired by heirloom scarves, No Love Lost takes traditional fabrics such as tartan and gives them a digital twist to produce contemporary textiles on modern silhouettes. The combination of edgy prints on soft flowing silks in simple shapes has produced a winning collection of desirable clothing by No Love Lost.