Amy Powney, former creative director of Mother of Pearl, launches AKYN—her slow, soulful answer to luxury fashion. In this review, we explore her debut collection of thoughtfully crafted essentials: bi-colour trenches, cable-knit jumpers, tailored suits, and fringe-hem tees. Ethical, intentional, and deeply modern, AKYN feels like a manifesto for the future of slow luxury.

From oversized shirts and botanical co-ords to quick-dry cork sandals, our Monsoon Fashion Edit brings you breezy silhouettes and mindful brands designed for rainy-day dressing—with comfort, elegance, and slow luxury in every stitch.

Where ancient techniques meet tomorrow’s tech: this piece explores the evolution of textiles at the intersection of heritage, innovation, and slow luxury. Discover how fabric itself is becoming fashion’s most radical transformation.