88% matchEckhaus Latta
Exposed-seam knits and body-hugging experimental cuts
What changes: US-based, more gender-neutral casting and broader denim/RTW range
Brand profile
HELENAMANZANO
London womenswear label by Helena Manzano, known for cut-out jersey pieces, contrast flatlock seams, bleach-effect prints and repurposed scrap fabrics.
LondonOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Avant-gardeStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about HELENAMANZANO
Seams and stitching sit outside
Construction is the design: exposed pinch seams in contrasting flatlock stitching, cut-outs, self-tie fastenings and cropped hems on body-conscious jersey and knit.
Collections build, not reset
Manzano develops each collection off the previous one instead of following a strict seasonal calendar, and cuts new pieces from leftover and scrap fabric.
Independent label, wholesale reach
Still designer-run out of London since 2016, but stocked at SSENSE and other multi-brand retailers at mid-to-high prices, currently on Spring/Summer 2026.
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83% matchFeben
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What changes: Sculptural ruching and denim rather than jersey cut-outs
76% matchAhluwalia
Upcycled offcuts turned into print-led London pieces
What changes: Heritage-driven prints and menswear focus, less body-conscious
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Deadstock-yarn knitwear with a raw, hand-made surface
What changes: Felted textile specialist, looser genderless shapes
Brand facts
HELENAMANZANO is the London-based womenswear label of designer Helena Manzano, a London College of Fashion graduate. Collections centre on body-conscious jersey and knit pieces with cropped hems, cut-outs, self-tie fastenings, exposed pinch seams finished in contrasting flatlock stitching, and bleach-effect graphic prints that read as hand-modified. Manzano builds each collection off the last rather than following a strict seasonal calendar, repurposing leftover and scrap fabric to cut waste. The brand remains independent and sells through SSENSE and other multi-brand retailers, currently stocking Spring/Summer 2026.
- Founded
- 2016
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Avant-garde, Minimalist / Contemporary, Streetwear