Sabrina Ismail, Founder and designer Her Curious Nature … Sabrina is amongst a new wave of young entrepreneurial UK designers demonstrating a strong sense of experimental diversity that is a reflection of London’s current multicultural rich environment. Her Curious Nature (HCN) stands out as the brand showcases an array of designs that bridge the gap between traditional millinery and current fashion trends, this creates the brand’s popularity with those from all backgrounds and ages. Much like her designs, Her Curious Nature founder, Sabrina, has never been one to adopt a conventional stance. Despite always proving to be creatively driven she never went on to receive any formal training in design. In Sabrina’s work you can see her fascination with the traditions of eastern performing arts, this transpires through her work frequently, as the use of rich colours and luxurious embellishments echo the exotic detail of traditional Arabic costume. And yet in such contrast the elements of British country heritage fabrics and past times incorporate her childhood influences and current inspirations as a UK designer. As a designer and young businesswoman Sabrina hopes to continue developing and adding to what she feels is currently an under represented sector of the fashion industry. Sabrina has both Middle Eastern and Irish origins and was raised in the midst of the Wiltshire countryside. Named as one to watch by the press, Her Curious Natures beautiful designs have appeared in Vogue, Tatler and many other publications. Most recently Sabrina was asked by The Telegraph’s Fashion Director – Hilary Alexander to collaborate with Issa for their S/S13 show at London Fashion Weekend. Issa’s Garden of Eden SS13 Collection depicted a woman’s journey to this romantic setting. A collection brimming with bright colours, bespoke prints and feminine dresses. Detailed floral head-dresses by young London based designer Sabrina Ismail complimented this stunning collection by Issa. The head–dresses each individually handcrafted, using hand dyed velvet flowers. Each piece unique in its arrangement and all embellished using coloured glass crystal jewels. Vibrant tropical colours such as Orange and Fuchsia or Acid Green with Red were enhanced by oversized Lilies in bright white for a punchier tropical feel.
