Nicholas Daley in conversation with Leonie Bell

Community, craftsmanship and culture lie at the heart of Nicholas Daly’s work. Having graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2013, the London-based designer with Jamaican Scottish roots, launched his eponymous brand in 2015. His practice intertwines personal narrative with wider black British and diasporic themes, incorporating tradition, authenticity and diversity.

Incorporating bespoke textiles and complex finishes into every collection. The label partners with a range of artisan makers in the UK and beyond to infuse garments with nuance and depth, expanding its sustainable systems through ethical sourcing and innovative repurposing.

Nicholas has been supported by the British Fashion Council’s Newgen Designer Programme, showcasing his collections during London Fashion Week. He was the recipient of the 2019 International Woolmark Prize Semi-Final award, an LVMH Prize Finalist Winner in 2020, a BFC x GG Designer Menswear Fund Finalist in 2021 and was awarded the BFC Fashion Trust Award in the same year. In 2022, Nicholas won the BFC x GG Designer Fashion Fund. In the same year he became a BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund Finalist and was announced as a true reflection of outstanding talent in the UK. A year later, Nicholas Daley was nominated for New Established Menswear Designer of the Year in 2023, at the British Fashion Council Awards

At the Festival of Fashion, Daley explores his journey, inspirations and learnings in conversation with Leonie Bell, Director of V&A Dundee.

A Q&A will follow the talk. Please note, we cannot offer refunds for ticketed events. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event.