Lou Dalton

Designer name: Lou Dalton

Origin: Shropshire

Career highlight: “To date, an on schedule slot during the MAN day at London Fashion Week SS10. I do hope that there may be one or two more career highlights still to come…”

Design background: Lou studied at the Royal College of Art. She has previously worked for Hamish Morrow, Stone Island, Crucianni Knitwear and Charlie Allen.

Design signatures: “Rebellious English sportswear with a strong attention to detail.”

How would you describe the Lou Dalton man? “This Charming Man”

Trademark piece: Lou loves the collection so much she struggles to define a key piece – “I feel personally attached to so many, each has its own little story with its own little journey…”



Autumn/winter 2012 inspirations: “A taste of honey, Morrissey, The Stray Cats, My Own Private Idaho, A.W.O.L."

What does 2012 hold for your brand? “An exciting time ahead with the collection dropping into Opening Ceremony and The Corner, as well as the ongoing support of Liberty London. The e-store will finally go live; and we have some more projects in the pipeline too.”

What is your favourite decade in fashion? “The thirties - such a decadent time.”

Where do you go in London to seek artistic inspiration? “Sir John Soane’s Musuem, Tate Britain, The British Library and The Royal College of Art Library.”