How Dare You!

Now’s the time. Shoulders back, eyes ahead.
Open the door, shake off the chrysalis.
How dare you? Why don’t you?
You’re a butterfly now.
Cloaked in a cape of confidence. Ready to fly.
Time to be daring, darling.

Now’s the season. For warming wools, the luxurious weight of brocade. Strong silhouettes, impolite patterns. Italian silks in a ricchezza of floral regalia. A little big-cat scratch of animal print. Does it match? Does it need to? Go on… dare yourself to be queen of these streets.

“Autumn is my favourite season. All the layers, textures and rich, warm colours inspire me.” – Amanda Thompson

Amanda Thompson’s A/W 21/22 collection, How Dare You! does urban with a layer of confident glamour. The concept for the collection followed Amanda’s usual process of first visualising the shoot and then creating the silhouettes to complement her choice of luxurious fabrics. This time Amanda wanted to recreate a film-still vibe on location in Queensway, West London.

PHOTOGRAPHY Michelle Beatty

STYLIST Laura Parkes

HAIR & MAKEUP Kate O'Shea

MODEL Annie Tice

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How Dare You!

Now’s the time. Shoulders back, eyes ahead. Open the door, shake off the chrysalis. How dare you? Why don’t you? You’re a butterfly now. Cloaked in a cape of confidence. Ready to fly. Time to be daring, darling.

“Autumn is my favourite season. All the layers, textures and rich, warm colours inspire me.” – Amanda Thompson

Sign up for updates

Now’s the time. Shoulders back, eyes ahead.
Open the door, shake off the chrysalis.
How dare you? Why don’t you?
You’re a butterfly now.
Cloaked in a cape of confidence. Ready to fly.
Time to be daring, darling.