Bianca Saunders is the eponymous menswear label from award-winning designer and creative director Bianca Saunders, based in London. Inspired by her British and Jamaican roots, Saunders’ designs address the tension between tradition and modernity, emphasizing gender to explore new forms of menswear.
origins
London-born and based designer Bianca Saunders launched her eponymous label in 2017 after earning her Masters in Menswear from the Royal College of Art. Just one year later she was recognized by the British Fashion Council as "one to watch" selected and presented her first solo show at London Fashion Week.
evolution
The label quickly gained international recognition and has been in a continuous growth phase ever since. Since founding her brand, Bianca Saunders has received a variety of awards including inclusion in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 List and the 2021 Andam Grand Prix Fashion Award.
Bianca Saunders designs two collections a year and works on various design projects. In January 2022, her label, previously shown as part of London Fashion Week, debuted the Fall/Winter 2022 collection “A Stretch” at Paris Fashion Week.
Current
The label can now be found at renowned international retailers such as MatchesFashion, SSENSE, Nordstrom and GR8 as well as in the label’s own online shop. As of 2021, Bianca Saunders is also among the promising young designers to be featured in Alessandro Michele’s GucciVault.