Thierry Colson released his first eponymous collection in 2005, guided by his experiences with design luminaries such as Hermès, Jil Sander and Chloé. In everything he does, the accent is on the art of the hand touch, and he looks to crafting centres from across the globe to inform his vision, from French fabrics to Indian block-printing. Often, Colson’s lookbooks are centred around a travel-led memory or keepsake, offering a lens into his colourful, creative imagination. These designs are brought to life with the help of specialist artisans who employ traditional techniques. Charming embellishments and embroidery are de rigueur, which stand tall against loose, languid silhouettes.