Introduction :
J A M (John & Matt) met at the University of Central England, the designers passion for draping the new upon the mannequin became the creative foundation for Cunnington & Sanderson. The luxury fashion brand was established in 2012.
Combining skilled draping, craftsmanship and tailoring techniques every garment holds within its own emotive symbolism and unique story to tell.
Working directly on the body form imaginative and thought provoking garments are designed into something new, something innovative and something people recognise as the brands timeless and creative signature.
chapter I
Acknowledgments :
Multi Award Winning brand Cunnington & Sanderson have graced catwalks around the world, including London, Milan & Paris Fashion Week.
Awarded the prestigious On|Off Land Rover Visionary Award in London,
''Cunnington & Sanderson are new stars in the making. Their presentation was professional and thought provoking. I wish them the very best of luck for the future."
Katie Grand - Editor-in-Chief Perfect Magazine.
Finalist of the Mango Fashion Award, Barcelona and winners of the Grand Prize of the Jury, headed by Riccardo Tisci at the International Festival of Fashion & Photography in Hyeres, France.
Exhibitions have included Oxo Tower during London Fashion Week, Bankfield Museum in Wakefield, Lotherton Hall, Leeds Museums & Galleries and the Villa Noailles in Hyeres, France.
chapter II
Sustainability :
Sustainability is key. Promoting slow fashion with season-less, genderless, and timeless garments that are made to cherish, all meticulously made in the UK.
Lovers of nature, the conscious brand use luxurious organic fabrics and heritage wools locally sourced from traditional mills in Yorkshire. including Abraham Moon & Sons, AW Hainsworth, JH Clissold and Linton Tweeds.
Fabric printing with environmentally friendly techniques such as low energy and water usage.
Proudly collaborating with MADE BY who highlight the products transparency, fabric journey, and the products carbon foot print which is all verified to provide customers with information, authenticity and confidence.
Chapter III
Pioneers in Zero Waste Fashion Design:
Pioneers in Zero waste fashion the design duo have developed their own unique techniques and methods. Including bestselling looks from the first collection to teaching their zero waste draping workshop called No Wasted Jam @no_wasted_jam to BA and MA students studying fashion design, pattern cutting, knitwear locally and internationally.
Universities include The Glasgow School of Art, Liverpool John Moores University, Nottingham Trent, Leeds Beckett, H.E.A.D. Geneva, University of Leeds, Chester, Leeds Arts University and Sheffield Hallam University.
Many zero waste garments are now available to buy on the online store.
CHAPTER IV
Mental Health Advocates :
As Mental Health Advocates Cunnington & Sanderson enjoy working closely with the community by inspiring others with creativity.
Social media projects include the #wearemotionchallenge where every one can take part by posting on Instagram a picture wearing an emotion, which has already raised donations for charities including Mind, the Samaritans, and the Mental Health Foundation.
The #pillownarrative where creatives around the world are creating emotive stories to start a conversation about emotions and to raise mental health awareness.
Image - Artist / Singer GOLA @gola_official Photography @eastamedia.
Chapter V
Press index :
Cunnington & Sanderson have proudly featured their luxury fashion designs in International magazines and press such as
ANOTHER, ASVOF, COLLEZIONI, CREED, DADI, DANSK, DAZED, ELLE, FLAIR, GRAZIA, HARPERS BAZAAR, HUSK, KINFOLK, L'OFFICIEL, LOVE WANT, LULA, MARIE CLAIRE, THE CUT, PUSS PUSS, SCHON, SPOON, TATLER ASIA, VOGUE UK, VOGUE FRANCE, VOGUE ITALIA, W MAGAZINE, WWD, YORKSHIRE POST, ZOO MAGAZINE.