FatFace unveils new V&A collaboration collection with Pearl and Daisy Lowe

British lifestyle brand FatFace, which was acquired by high street giant NEXT in October 2023 for £115 million, has unveiled a new limited-edition capsule collection in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).

Fronted by mother and daughter duo Pearl and Daisy Lowe, the range is at the heart of FatFace’s new ‘Art of Autumn’ campaign, “celebrating British creativity and timeless design”.

Inspired by original textiles and prints from the V&A’s world renowned collections, and working closely with the museum’s brand licensing team, the FatFace design team reimagined historical patterns into relaxed, “season ready silhouettes made for modern wear”.

English model Daisy Lowe and her singer/songwriter turned textile and fashion designer mother, Pearl Lowe, were shot in and around the V&A in South Kensington to capture the mood and meaning behind the collaboration.

Key pieces include the V&A leaf knitted jumper (worn by Pearl), derived from an early 20th century watercolour textile design in the V&A’s archive, with knitted techniques that create a textured effect.

There’s also a burgundy embroidered blouse reworked from a delicate floral paisley design from the mid-19th century.

Elsewhere in the range, the ‘Ava’ jeans feature an intricate Japanese rose print within the lining, echoing the same pattern otherwise seen in the range’s signature dress (worn by Daisy).

The range is completed with a selection of accessories, celebrating print, texture and timeless British craft.

FatFace Print Designer, Laura Braisher, said: “Working with the V&A meant immersing ourselves in an incredible design legacy and taking the time to get every detail just right.

“From carefully selecting archive prints to reimagining them through modern silhouettes and materials, the designs were a true labour of love. The result is a thoughtful, versatile edit that honours craft and creativity, designed to be worn and enjoyed every day.”

Daisy Lowe added: “For me, the most important part of an outfit is feeling comfortable, not just physically, but in the sense that you feel like you look good in it. That kind of confidence really shows. I love pieces that are easy to wear, like these printed V&A/FatFace dresses that you can just throw on and go have fun.”

The V&A/FatFace range is available exclusively on the FatFace website and in all of its stores, with prices ranging from £10.50 - £89 (including accessories).