Net-A-Porter and The King’s Foundation have announced the launch of a ready-to-wear luxury capsule collection created by trainee graduates. Inspired by the “tranquility of nature” and hand-made at the Foundation’s headquarters, Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, the 13-piece collection includes bias-cut slip dresses, elevated loungewear and textural knitwear. 

The resulting collection “captures the beauty of the Scottish Highlands around Balmoral, as interpreted through watercolours by Queen Victoria and painter Carl Haag, held at Windsor Castle by the Royal Collection Trust”. 

The collection also emphasises the use of responsible materials and techniques. 

The launch is the result of the third edition of the Foundation’s talent programme for emerging fashion and textiles trainees, under the banner ‘The Modern Artisan’.

This year, six fashion and textiles graduates (Arielle Uno Ekwang, Daisy Gray, Georgia Wintle, Jessica Horton, Sarah Jane Sleeba and Flavia Nistor) undertook a nine-month paid training programme through the end-to-end process of designing and handcrafting a luxury collection, partnering with the private label design team at Yoox Net A Porter at its London headquarters.

Through a six-month residency at Dumfries House, the graduates refined their skills including sewing, pattern drafting and quality control.

Vikki Kavanagh, Managing Director, Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter, said: “Investing in the next generation of designers is a mainstay commitment, and our partnership with The King’s Foundation reaches far beyond traditional mentorship. This year’s artisans have inspired us with their innovative capsule collection, merging responsible design, artisanal skills, and high-quality materials to meet our customers’ expectations for luxury fashion.”

Available exclusively now on Net-A-Porter, 50% of the RRP from products sold will be donated to The King’s Foundation to support its training programmes which benefit more than 15,000 people every year.