Kelly Townsend and Philippa Thackeray, the British designers who launched Paper London, are known for using graphic prints, bold saturated colors, geometric shapes, and clean cuts in their designs. The Paper London Spring 2016 ready-to-wear offering features striped tailored daywear separates as well as graphic one-piece swimwear options. Shoulder baring dresses and tops dominated the collection that also offered billowing culottes and flute hemline dresses in a fresh color palette of blue, orange, and white.
Founders: Kelly Townsend and Philippa Thackeray
Owner: Paper London Ltd.
Designers: Kelly Townsend and Philippa Thackeray
Year Established: 2011
Spring 2016 Inspiration: Stripes
Star Pieces: A high neckline, orange and white striped, belted sleeveless top; a black and white ankle-grazing jumpsuit featuring a flouncy bodice; and a white ensemble featuring a one-shoulder crop top and wide-leg culottes.
The Middle Eastern Sale: An approachable collection that’s modern, sleek, and versatile. It can be dressed up or down according to the occasion.
