Matthew Hegarty – Remember this name, the future of British Fashion

Matthew Hegarty founded his namesake brand Hegarty to offer premium garments designed and made in London using only the finest English fabrics and trims. The label offers a wide range of women’s, unisex, and men’s pieces to celebrate the fluidity of great fashion design demonstrated in British craftsmanship and vision with a focus also on diversity, inclusivity and sustainability.

Hegarty began with two pieces, a Women’s and Men’s Peacoat. The collection has now grown to a comprehensive selection of ready-to-wear, including a Women’s Cloak cut from 100% pure virgin wool Melton, a Women’s and Men’s Single Breasted Cashmere Overcoat and a Unisex Raglan Sleeve Denim Jacket using premium English Selvedge Denim.

Committed to building a sustainable future, the team works with local and ethical manufacturers and suppliers to perfect quality-driven and time-defying creations without letting excess material go to waste. For example, the composition of their Unisex Varsity Bomber Jacket, consists of premium dark navy cashmere and wool blend with 100% real by-product leather and 100% wool cuffs, collar and waist. The buttons from the Pea Coats are made of by-product cow horn and the Biker Jacket is also a 100% real by-product leather.

Matthew graduated in Photography from London College of Fashion. During his studies, he also honed his skills in fashion design and pattern cutting, developing a distinct commitment to design. Embracing his multi-hyphenate creative background, he built his eponymous fashion brand Hegarty.

With plans to expand their collection into other ready-to-wear separates and accessories, they continue to pave the way for British brands in the post-pandemic and post-Brexit landscape.

‘I really had an urge to create something and also make it, here, in London. I had the idea to start my own brand named after my surname and I also saw it as an inclusive brand that was womenswear, unisex and menswear. There’s definitely a place for denim outerwear, tweed coats and leather jackets in everyone’s wardrobe which also makes them so exciting to design and make. Everything at Hegarty is designed and made 100% from the ground up. There is a design and manufacturing uniqueness to the whole collection which isn’t available anywhere else. It is possible to create the very best garments at a scalable price in the UK and I wish more UK-based fashion brands would do this.’ – Founder and Designer Matthew Hegarty.

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