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In a world where fashion often leans toward the ephemeral, LEGITIMATE DEFIANCE stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship and heritage. This emerging label is rooted in reverence for nature, legacy, and the quiet rebellion of authenticity.

At its core, LEGITIMATE DEFIANCE is about movement, across land, through time, and beyond convention. Its design philosophy is shaped by the belief that to truly push boundaries, one must first acknowledge where they came from. Each piece speaks to a deep connection with the natural world, drawing from organic forms, textures, and materials that feel almost ritualistic in their presence.

There is a raw elegance to the brand’s garments and accessories, a kind of sculptural intention that feels both ancient and forward thinking. These are items made not for fleeting trends but for those who walk with purpose, individuals unafraid to challenge norms while carrying the strength of ancestral stories within their stride.

At VERTICE London, LEGITIMATE DEFIANCE offers a grounded yet striking counterpoint to more urban expressions of avant garde fashion. The pieces invite wearers to connect with their environment and their history, while still stepping firmly into the now.

Explore LEGITIMATE DEFIANCE online or in store at VERTICE London and discover a brand where legacy is not just remembered, it is reimagined. 

In a world that often chases perfection, WEN PAN offers something else entirely—an invitation to embrace the undone. Since launching her self-named womenswear label in 2018, London based designer Wen Pan has built a body of work that speaks not to flawlessness, but to quiet strength found in raw edges, distressed textures, and deliberate imperfection.

Drawing inspiration from the concept of Poetic Resistance, WEN PAN captures the subtle power of ancient Chinese aesthetics while responding to contemporary life with softness and edge. Each collection is a meditation on contrasts: fragility and resilience, chaos and calm, deconstruction and beauty. These tensions are woven into every garment, creating pieces that feel deeply personal, as though shaped by memory and movement rather than trend.

The label’s commitment to sustainability is as intrinsic as its aesthetic. WEN PAN makes intentional use of upcycled fabrics and applies conscious decision making across every stage of the supply chain. The result is not only a lower environmental impact but clothing that carries the tactile richness of materials that have lived another life.

At VERTICE London, WEN PAN holds a distinctive space within our curation—one where softness and structure coexist, where garments look as though they have always belonged to you. Each piece is an extension of Pan’s vision: to explore identity through texture, silence, and strength.

To wear WEN PAN is to wear a story that continues to unfold. Discover the collection online or in store at VERTICE London and experience a designer redefining beauty in its most instinctive form.

There are designers who follow trends, and then there are those who quietly shape the atmosphere. CHEREVICHKIOTVICHKI, the footwear and accessories label by Lithuanian designer Victoria Andrejeva, belongs firmly in the latter. Since arriving at VERTICE London, the label has held a quiet yet magnetic presence, regularly drawing the attention of those who know exactly what they are looking for, and perhaps more tellingly, those who do not yet know they are about to fall in love.

Founded in 2011, CHEREVICHKIOTVICHKI is built on a foundation of memory, heritage, and an almost obsessive dedication to traditional craftsmanship. Andrejeva, who works between her studio in London and a small Italian atelier, approaches shoemaking as a form of sculpture. Her pieces carry the weight of Baltic history, echoes of Soviet utilitarianism, and the gentle mark of human hands. The result is footwear that feels both rooted and ethereal, worn not simply for style, but for connection.

There is an instinctive quality to her designs: boots that feel lived in before they have even left the box, leather that tells its own story over time, forms that lean into asymmetry and imperfection without ever sacrificing elegance. Vegetable tanned, hand dyed, and assembled using age old techniques, each pair is a reminder of what fashion used to be and, in the right hands, still can be.

At VERTICE, CHEREVICHKIOTVICHKI has quietly become a label that loyal clients return to again and again. Their pieces rarely stay on shelves for long. Whether discovered through word of mouth or instinctively pulled from the rail, these designs carry a kind of magnetic pull: subtle, soulful, and unmistakably singular.

To step into CHEREVICHKIOTVICHKI is to step into something rare. Explore the collection at VERTICE London, online or in our Soho boutique, and experience a designer whose work continues to shape the space between craftsmanship and emotion. 

Tucked away behind the energy of Brewer Street, VERTICE London may seem like a hidden gem, but its influence extends far beyond the boundaries of Soho. What began as an independent boutique in 1993 has evolved into a global destination for those who view fashion not as an industry but as a language.

With a carefully curated mix of designers, many of whom operate on the fringes of the mainstream, VERTICE has become known not just for what it sells but for what it stands for: intention, craftsmanship, and individuality. These values resonate deeply in an age of fast consumption and algorithm driven style. Here, fashion is slower, more thoughtful, meant to be collected, lived in, and passed down.

VERTICE’s international appeal is not driven by mass visibility but by quiet credibility. Stylists, collectors, and creative professionals across continents turn to its selection as a resource for discovering new voices in fashion. It is a place where a customer might pick up a pair of artisanal Italian boots and leave with a handmade incense set or a perfume that challenges the way we define scent.

The store’s aesthetic is echoed online, where its digital presence continues to grow organically. Through platforms like Instagram, VERTICE shares more than products. It shares ideas. From studio visits and designer features to editorial style photography, the brand creates a visual narrative that invites its audience into its world without ever diluting its vision.

While many boutiques expand by becoming broader, VERTICE has done the opposite. It has gone deeper. With every drop, installation, and collaboration, it reminds us that fashion can be personal, poetic, and powerful, wherever you are in the world.

In an era where fast fashion often overshadows craftsmanship, A1923 continues to forge its own path—quietly, intentionally, and without compromise. The Horse Boot, available at VERTICE London, is a prime example of what happens when design, tradition, and material mastery converge.

Handmade in Italy from 100% horse leather, the boot is built with both purpose and permanence in mind. Its rich black finish, slightly weathered in appearance, speaks to the raw authenticity that defines A1923’s approach. This isn’t footwear chasing trends—it’s a sculptural, functional object designed to endure.

What sets the Horse Boot apart is its balance of robust form and elegant restraint. The silhouette is substantial, yet never heavy-handed. Details are pared back, allowing the texture and natural variations of the leather to speak for themselves. Every seam, curve, and stitch reflects a philosophy rooted in slow production and deep respect for materials.

Worn best with similarly considered pieces—tailored wool, heavy cotton, or raw-edge garments—the boot anchors any look with quiet authority. It’s made for those who understand that true style isn’t loud, but deliberate.

A1923, founded by German designer Augusta (also the brand's original name), has built a reputation for artisanal footwear that feels less like fashion and more like a study in form. The Horse Boot sits squarely in that tradition. Designed, crafted, and aged with intention, it is not only a reflection of heritage shoemaking—but a modern heirloom in its own right.

Explore the A1923 Horse Boot now at VERTICE London, where considered design meets enduring craft.