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.