Designers YAKU, Karoline Vitto and Paolo Carzana have each created a unique T-shirt, drawing inspiration from works in the Tate collection alongside their own distinctive practices.
Celebrate the reveal at an evening launch at Corner Bar. The designers will be joined in conversation with Bunny Kinney, sharing insights into their inspirations, creative processes and the ideas behind each design, followed by a DJ set.
For this collaboration, YAKU reimagines imagery from Tate Britain, combining references to King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid (1894) with J.M.W. Turner’s The Fall of Anarchy (1833) in a collage reflecting rest, connection and quiet reflection.
Vitto draws on Lee Miller’s work, exploring the body through cropping and solarisation, translated into bold, cut-out graphic forms inspired by her sculptural garments.
Carzana presents The Last Artist on Earth, referencing Auguste Rodin and Derek Jarman, and echoing themes of introspection and personal reflection.
Guests will be among the first to view and purchase the collection on the night.
Spaces are limited. RSVP to georgina.ramkoleea@tate.org.uk to reserve.
18:30 - Doors open
19:00 - Talk begins
19:45 – Opportunity to shop the collection
20:00-22:30 – DJ set
YAKU
YAKU is the London based label founded by designer Yaku Stapleton, a graduate of Leeds Beckett and Central Saint Martins. Known for blending fantasy, storytelling and Afrofuturist influences, the brand transforms imaginative concepts into wearable pieces. Since launching in 2023, YAKU has received the L'Oréal Creative Award and the Swedish Fashion Council’s Challenge the Fabric Award and is part of the British Fashion Council NEWGEN programme and Paul Smith's Foundation’s Studio Smithfield residency.
Karoline Vitto
Karoline Vitto is a Brazilian-born, London-based designer recognised for her sculptural and size-inclusive womenswear. Her work places the female form at the centre of the design process, celebrating areas historically overlooked by fashion. Vitto is a Fashion East alumna, an LVMH Prize semi finalist and part of the British Fashion Council’s NEWGEN programme and a resident of Paul Smith's Foundation’s Studio Smithfield fashion residency.
Paolo Carzana
Paolo Carzana is a Welsh designer whose eponymous label is known for its artisanal, nature led approach to contemporary fashion. Rejecting synthetic materials, the brand works with natural dyes and earth-derived fabrics to explore the balance between fragility and strength. Carzana is a British Fashion Council NEWGEN recipient, an LVMH Prize finalist and a resident of Paul Smith's Foundation’s Studio Smithfield programme.
Bunny Kinney
Bunny Kinney is Editorial Director of Dazed, where they lead the title’s creative and editorial vision across print and digital platforms. A writer and editor, Kinney has worked across a range of international publications and is known for championing new voices and shaping conversations at the intersection of fashion, culture and identity.
Paul Smith's Foundation is a charitable organisation created by British fashion designer Paul Smith to support and inspire emerging creative talent. Established in 2020 to mark the designer’s 50 years in business, the foundation aims to help early-career creatives - particularly in fashion, design, and the visual arts - develop the business and professional skills needed to succeed. It provides educational resources, mentoring, and opportunities such as residencies, studio space, and networking with industry experts. Through programmes like the Fashion Residency in London, the foundation helps young designers gain practical experience, guidance, and financial support while encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in the creative industries.
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