Shrimps (brand)
British fashion brand founded by Hannah Weiland
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Shrimps is a fashion label founded by London-based designer, Hannah Weiland, launched in 2013.[1][2] Originally launched with one faux fur coat and then centred around faux fur outerwear and accessories, Shrimps is now a full RTW label offering a variety of pieces as well as the faux fur outerwear that made its name. Shrimps became famous for its signature faux fur coats,[3] garnering support from animal rights activists such as PETA,[4][5] and drawing new attention to faux fur as a fabric in fashion.[6][7]
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| Type | Private Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
| Key people | Hannah Weiland (Founder & Creative Director) |
| Products | Clothes, shoes, accessories |
Early supporters of the brand include Laura Bailey, Natalie Massenet, Adwoa Aboah, Alexa Chung, amongst others.
Shrimps presents new collections seasonally on schedule at London Fashion Week.[8] Stockists for the brand include: Dover Street Market, Selfridges, Matchesfashion.com, Nordstrom, Bon Marché, BOONTHESHOP and Mytheresa.
Aesthetic and inspiration
With a background in History of Art and a diploma in Surface Textile Design from the London College of Fashion, Weiland draws her inspiration from modern art, patters and textures.[9] Her designs emphasize color and texture. While the brand initially focused on faux fur and outerwear,[3] it has since expanded to include full ready-to-wear collections and accessories.[10]