Which brand is best for party wear

 Which brand is best for party wear

Whether you look at social media or the red carpet, the streets or the runways, it’s clear that high-octane party dressing is enjoying a renaissance. And no, we’re not just talking a token sequin here or a platform heel there, rather a whole host of new, dedicated event-wear brands flooding the market – and a consumer base that will seize any opportunity to get dressed up. Call it the post-lockdown effect, but one thing’s for certain: loungewear and slippers just won’t cut it anymore.

Historically an industry dominated by a handful of big name brands, event-wear has widened its scope over the last few years thanks to the likes of 16Arlington, Taller Marmo and Solace London – essentially, brands that have introduced their own USPs to the category. They’re making full-length gowns feel fresh thanks to diamanté and feather detailing, unusual cuts and unexpected colour choices, and bringing cool-girl sophistication to party-ready minis. 

So whether you’re heading to an autumn wedding or looking for a show-stopping piece for a big birthday, below, we list the eight lesser-known event-wear brands that are going to be big this season. 

Rasario 

Seen on the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Lily Collins, Rasario is the brand making cocktail attire chic again. From dramatic strapless gowns to satin minidresses, this brand is fast becoming a Vogue favourite. 

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Nafsika Skourti 

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Central Saint Martins graduate Nafsika Skourti combines formal event-wear silhouettes with party-ready finishes in her statement-making designs, which cover everything from cut-out suiting to embellished gowns.

Solace London

Describing their aesthetic as “modern futurism balanced with timeless minimalism”, Laura Taylor and Ryan Holliday-Stevens are the brains behind Solace London. Expect couture cuts paired with contemporary pops of colour.

Bogdar

Founded by husband and wife team, Teodora and Pavel Lozanov, Bogdar specialises in Noughties-inspired party-wear which is produced in short runs in a family-run atelier in Bulgaria. Expect party tops and bodycon dresses aplenty