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ASOS has launched ARRANGE Bespoke, a new collaboration series designed to spotlight emerging designers, with Central Saint Martins student Johannes Warnke selected as its first creative partner.
Launching during Paris Couture Week, ARRANGE Bespoke debuts with a hand-crafted dress created by Warnke in collaboration with the ARRANGE design team. The piece combines repurposed off-cuts and surplus materials with ARRANGE’s signature naturally dyed peace silk, reflecting a shared focus on craftsmanship, construction and detail.
Warnke, who is known for his distinctive draping style and experimental approach to design, reimagined ARRANGE’s signature sequins through movement and texture. The dress was created by collaging repurposed materials, combining different sequin sizes and shapes with layers of hand-dyed peace silk to create a softer, fluid silhouette.
Johannes Warnke said: “I was interested in reimagining the ARRANGE signature sequins through movement, inspired by the streets of Paris and the way summer light filters through windows and curtains before falling onto the street.”
The collaboration marks the first in an ongoing ARRANGE Bespoke series, which will invite emerging designers to reinterpret the label’s approach to occasionwear while showcasing the creative process behind each collection.
ARRANGE is ASOS’ elevated fashion label, focused on premium occasionwear and statement designs. Through ARRANGE Bespoke, the retailer aims to highlight emerging creative talent and explore new perspectives on occasion dressing.
Vanessa Spence, EVP Brand and Creative at ASOS, said: “ARRANGE Bespoke gives us an opportunity to celebrate fashion in its most expressive form while offering a glimpse into the creative thinking behind ARRANGE.”
“By collaborating with emerging creative talent, we’re able to spotlight the next generation of designers, bring fresh perspectives to each collection, and showcase the craftsmanship, creativity and storytelling that sits behind the product,” she added.
The launch reflects how fashion brands are increasingly using designer collaborations to celebrate craftsmanship, creativity and emerging talent. The first ARRANGE Bespoke dress was photographed in Paris during Couture Week and will now be held in the ASOS archive as the first piece in the series.
Further collaborations are planned as ARRANGE Bespoke continues to develop.