Picture the scene: two designers, less than a fortnight before fashion week.
One is a menswear designer from Liverpool, creating romantic tailoring inspired by a love of literature and theatre. The other is an Asian-American knitwear visionary who is known for his structured, spiky textures. Both have dressed some of the most famous people in the world, including Harry Styles and Doja Cat, despite being in their mid-20s. And both are preparing to show collections over London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2022 this weekend.