COURAGE

“Designing for 2023 made me think back to being 23 years old, so full of exuberance and bravery, at the very beginning of my career. I’m now twice that age. I’ve changed, as we all do as years pass, yet some things remain the same. Back then, I somehow always had the courage to turn right when all signs pointed left. Thinking back, I may have been more naive than brave, but what a wonderful thing to be able to look back at my younger self. What message would I give her? There’s a lot that I could say, but mostly I’d encourage her to believe in herself. To be brave. To have courage.

It’s been quite a year for me. Much soul searching has been done, with lots of reflection on the past. 2023 is also is the year we celebrate our 10th anniversary of our flagship store and what an adventurous, wild ride we’ve been on with so many incredible, inspiring women! I’ve undergone many changes in the last ten years and, by extension, so has Halfpenny London. With maturity comes self-acceptance and I believe that’s the fuel which keeps courage burning. With this collection - with every one of my designs in fact - I wish to inspire courage in every woman as she takes her own leap of faith into a new chapter in her life.

This collection is a celebration of courageous acts, of rebellions against the status quo, and the conviction to forge one’s own path. We’ve created a diverse, playful edit of bold silhouettes and thoughtfully constructed pieces. We’ve continued to push the boundaries of our fabrics in new and unexpected ways, while clever construction offers new styling opportunities for the big day and beyond.”

Kate Halfpenny