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London’s Creatives Confront a New Era of Isolation

Brexit and Covid-19 have proved a double blow for the fashion capital. Some creatives are localising production, while others are looking outside the UK for solutions.
A still from Liam Hodges' latest campaign. Courtesy.
A still from Liam Hodges' latest campaign. Like others, the London-based designer is grappling with how to manage the dual blow of the pandemic and Brexit. Holly Rae Jones.

Luxury label Halpern has been a staple of London’s fashion calendar for the past four years. Now, designer Michael Halpern is grappling with whether he might have to consider relocating his business.

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