British fashion model Sophie Dahl launches fashion collection

OHMYGOSSIP — Sophie Dahl has created a capsule collection for British cashmere label Brora, available nationwide from April 15.  The range – which is called The Lost Weekend – features 13 pieces inspired by items that the supermodel felt were missing from her personal wardrobe. The collaboration celebrates the brand’s 20th anniversary.

“I imagined it as the-morning-after-the night-before – a woman on an island after a party, walking home with her shoes in her hands,” Dahl told Vogue. “Everything around her quite wild and undone, but she’s wearing these quintessentially British-feeling colour tones and patterns. The picture in my head was one of rainy English summers and festivals, being tarted-up and having your make-up running everywhere – that kind of vibe.”

The line includes a tea dress (one of Dahl’s favourite pieces – “It’s such a great shape and print”), a slouchy fisherman’s jumper inspired by seaside shots of Brigitte Bardot, and a cashmere shawl-collared cardigan, which the model describes as “gorgeous, luxurious, yet relaxed”. Colours come in pale rose, green and grey, with patterns taking a faded Thirties feel.

“I am a lover of beautiful, well-made clothes and I feel that between Brora and I, we came up with something truly special,” added Dahl.

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