The Prince's foundation have teamed up with fashion retailer YOOX NET-A-PORTER to launch a responsible ready-to-wear luxury womenswear capsule collection.

Available exclusively on NET-A-PORTER and YOOX, 50 per cent of the RRP will be donated to The Prince’s Foundation, to support its innovative training programmes.

The collection was crafted by the artisans in the Textile Training Centre at Dumfries House, headquarters of The Prince’s Foundation, where they undertook six months of intensive training in luxury small batch production.

The 13-piece capsule marks the culmination of the second edition of The Modern Artisan, YOOX NET-APORTER’s and The Prince’s Foundation’s pioneering flagship training programme, which commenced in 2019.

Cumnock Chronicle: Emily Dey at the Textiles Centre, Dumfries House (Image- Charlie Urmston)Emily Dey at the Textiles Centre, Dumfries House (Image- Charlie Urmston) (Image: Charlie Urmston)

The Modern Artisan aims to position artisanship as a viable and attractive career path for upcoming generations, equipping them with the skills to help shape a more circular industry.

During the programme, they were given the opportunity to showcase their work to His Majesty, then The Prince of Wales, at Dumfries House.

Jacqueline Farrell, Education Director, The Prince’s Foundation at Dumfries House said: “We hope that consumers value fashion differently with a greater understanding of the skill and expertise involved at every stage of the production.

"Seeing the artisans develop their skills over the course of The Modern Artisan has been a source of pride for everyone involved, and we can’t wait to see the impact they all make in the industry as they enter the next stage of their career.” 

Cumnock Chronicle: Arianna Safayi at the Textiles Centre, Dumfries House (Image- Charlie Urmston)Arianna Safayi at the Textiles Centre, Dumfries House (Image- Charlie Urmston) (Image: Charlie Urmston)

Alison Loehnis, Interim CEO, YOOX NET-A-PORTER added: “We have been blown away by this group of next generation artisans and are delighted to bring this unique collection to NET-A-PORTER and YOOX customers around the world.

"With sustainability principles applied throughout the design and production process, the collection aligns with our ambition to drive a more sustainable and circular fashion system.

"We are grateful for The Prince’s Foundation’s partnership and commitment to protecting heritage skills that are the essence of luxury.”