Karl Donoghue
// Senior Womenswear Designer //
A curated selection from my four years leading the womenswear design and development for the luxury brand Karl Donoghue.
Inspired by London’s heritage and Tokyo’s modern intensity, the collection showcase draped fine gauge cashmere knitwear, elevated shearling outerwear, layering pieces, crisp Scottish tight-weaved cotton outerwear, as well as Japanese Melton wool coats.
Each detail is designed with intention and purpose for the modern woman, embodying our brand ethos:
Luxury for Life.
The Approach
Each piece is designed and developed in our London studio and meticulously handcrafted and tailored in Tottenham, North London, ensuring a perfect fit.
I thoroughly research materials, to source the finest quality and unique textures for every item. Together with the Creative Director, I travel to Spain before each collection to work with the tannery, refining color palettes and developing new textures.
Our commitment to quality is matched by our focus on sustainability, utilising low-impact CO2 tanning and adhering to environmental and social certifications. We create pieces built to last, embodying our "Luxury for Life" ethos.
I aim to blend craftsmanship with innovation, resulting in modern, wearable collections.
The Collection
This collection presented above explores the dynamic dialogue between London and Tokyo. The two cities that define our work.
London, where our studio is based, and Tokyo, where our core audience and commercial partners are rooted, and have been for 30 years.
Inspired by London’s architectural heritage and informed by Tokyo’s layered, fast-evolving urban landscape, the work translates the dynamic of city life into our garments that are both structured and fluid.
Designed for the contemporary woman, with pieces that embody a quiet confidence. Functional yet elevated, expressive yet restrained. The result is a wardrobe that moves seamlessly between environments, mirroring the cosmopolitan lifestyles of those who inhabit and connect London and Tokyo.