Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

The Designers: Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi have firmly established Preen as one of London's most distinctive and successful labels. They met when they were both eighteen in the Isle of Man where they grew up and began with a small boutique in London's Portobello in 1996. A sophisticated client base was soon established which today also include Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and Kirsten Dunst.

Celebrations for their 10th anniversary last year included a retrospective exhibition of archive pieces, sketches, original photographs and back-stage shots. They now have over seventy stockists worldwide plus a successful menswear and accessory collection which includes bags, belts, purses, scarves. They also design for Top Shop.

Collections: They are renowned for their distinctive and clever cutting. Their experimentation often starts with the simplest of shapes and then springs off into detail, asymmetry, drape or fold, which never ignores a sexy body-shape or a bold silhouette. Superb colourists they also use original prints with a spare and modern application.

News: They were one of three labels nominated for British Designer of the Year Award in November 2006. The 10th anniversary exhibition travels to Melbourne, Australia in February 2007 and on to Tokyo in April.

Instant View: Their own shop at 5 Portobello Green, W.10 plus Selfridges, Liberty and Harrods in London; and over 70 stockists world-wide,