AFA Showroom SS27

Sassa Ann van Wyk is a Paris-based milliner whose work is rooted in the traditions of hatmaking. Each piece reflects a meticulous approach to craft, combining historic techniques with both traditional and contemporary materials. Creating across couture and ready-to-wear, she stands among the few remaining practitioners of her field.

Florentina Leitner offers ready-to-wear with a semi-couture spirit, feminine, bold, and known for signature prints and sculptural 3D florals, produced in small artisanal ateliers in Italy. At its core, the label is rooted in storytelling: each collection builds a world, brought to life through runway shows, fashion films, and dreamlike imagery.

Hisu Park approaches fashion as a form of personal expression. Bridging couture and ready-to-wear, the brand combines elegance and strength through modern, timeless silhouettes. A focus on craftsmanship, wearability, and the use of deadstock fabrics underpins its contemporary perspective on femininity.

Luca Fabry focuses on construction and materiality, reinterpreting archetypal garments through technical research and unconventional fabrication. A Central Saint Martins graduate with a background in tailoring and experience at Carol Christian Poell and Craig Green, the London-based designer explores how industrial techniques can be transformed into artisanal outcomes. His practice builds a design language rooted in function, repetition, and reinterpretation.

Lore centers on locally sourced European wool fibers and traditional craftsmanship, shifting the focus back to the origins of fashion, the materials themselves. Working with regional partners, the label revives overlooked textiles while reducing reliance on synthetics and imports. Bringing together expertise in knitwear, design, and production, Lore fosters a practice rooted in material integrity, cultural heritage, and contemporary craftsmanship.