WINNER OF THE 2025 KARL LAGERFELD PRIZE

Steve O Smithby Steve O Smith

Steve O Smith is a London-based designer whose work explores the intersection between drawing and garment construction. During his MA at Central Saint Martins, he developed a distinctive process that uses fabric appliqué and precise pattern cutting to translate drawn lines into wearable forms. The result is a collection of garments that convey a sense of fluidity and movement, echoing the gestural qualities of hand-drawn marks.  
 Smith approaches each garment as a drawing in its own right, working on a made-to-order basis to create pieces that express the language of line and form.