Brands that are Shaping the Future of Statement Style
15th June 2025
By Bethan Dadson
The future of fashion is in great hands, and with independent brands slowly dominating the underground scene, here’s our top 5 brands that are shaping the future of statement style. Bold, conscious, and deeply rooted in culture, these labels aren’t just following trends, they’re rewriting the rules entirely.
1. Galerie Emprise
Parisian cool meets cultural critique - Galerie Emprise blurs the lines between fashion and fine art. Known for its ruffles, sharp tailoring, and storytelling through clothing, the brand embodies a new wave of luxury that feels intimate yet radical. Every collection is a manifesto, reminding us that fashion is political, personal, and poetic.
2. Naomi Tarazi
Naomi Tarazi brings a quiet power to the table with her sculptural silhouettes and sensual textures. A celebration of femininity through an architectural lens, her work fuses classic elegance with contemporary experimentation. Think draped silks, asymmetric cuts, and pieces that move like poetry. It’s wearable art for the woman who commands a room without raising her voice.
3. Aura by Jewel
Handmade in New York City, Aura by Jewel is the soul of Afro-futurism dressed in streetwise glamour. With cultural symbolism of being founded by a Black woman, this brand champions individuality and spirituality. Each piece is created “with the intention to remind [you] to allow yourself to feel, heal and be free.” Loved by many and worn by singers Yaya Bey and Kelela, this is statement jewellery that is essential in your collection.
4. Western Affair
Western Affair is redefining nostalgia. The brand fuses the grit of London’s rave scene with Americana silhouettes, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that sit somewhere between cowboy dreams and post-apocalyptic chic. Their approach to upcycling makes sustainability feel rebellious, not preachy.
5. Parallel x Studio
Effortlessly cool and undeniably distinct, Parallel x Studio is carving a niche in the accessories space, especially with its sculptural, standout bags. Each design feels like a future collectible: part wearable object, part visual statement. From curved silhouettes to bold hardware, the brand turns everyday essentials into conversation starters. Their minimalist-yet-edgy approach to accessories is quietly redefining what it means to elevate an outfit.
