Solace LondonAfra strapless gathered satin-twill and crepe gown

Solace London is a British womenswear brand founded in 2013 by longtime friends Laura Taylor and Ryan Holliday-Stevens, who met through the electronic music scene in Northern England. The duo began collaborating after creating clothes they couldn't find elsewhere, with friends inquiring about their designs during nights out. Their combined backgrounds in design, production, retail, and marketing shaped a customer-centric approach that goes beyond typical fashion calendars. With fabrication and technique driving their design process, Solace London describes their aesthetic as "modern futurism balanced with timeless minimalism." The brand is renowned for precision cuts, architectural elements, and craftsmanship that creates statement-making yet wearable pieces. Dresses are central to their offering, featuring everything from sleek evening gowns with sculptural details to asymmetric maxi dresses with cape detailing. Their distinctly graphic collection continuously blurs the line between bold sophistication and everyday wearability.