Standing Ground

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Standing Ground is a fashion brand founded by Michael Stewart.

The Irish designer graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2017 and would go on to establish Standing Ground in 2021. Being picked up by Fashion East, Standing Ground made its London Fashion Week debut as part of the S/S 23 shows.

Standing Ground is a fashion brand founded by Michael Stewart.

The Irish designer graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2017 and would go on to establish Standing Ground in 2021. Being picked up by Fashion East, Standing Ground made its London Fashion Week debut as part of the S/S 23 shows.

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Who Is Taking Home The 2025 International Woolmark Prize?

Among the eight innovative finalists vying for the AU$300,000 prize are Luar, LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi and Standing Ground.

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Fashion Week Round-Up: S/S 25 Womenswear

Nick Knight sits with editor Hetty Mahlich and fashion features editor Joshua Graham to break down their S/S 25 highlights.

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Standing Ground S/S 25 Womenswear

London Spring / Summer 2025

Designer: Michael Stewart

Here’s Who Won Big At The 2024 LVMH Prize

Officially the brightest emerging names in fashion, today Hodakova, Duran Lantink and Standing Ground got their industry stamp of approval.

Standing Ground Comes Alive Against Ireland’s Ancient Landmarks

For Standing Ground’s inaugural campaign, LVMH Prize semi-finalist Michael Stewart chose the landscapes of Ireland as his picturesque backdrop.

Fashion East S/S 24

London Spring / Summer 2024

Designers: Olly Shinder, Michael Stewart, Johanna Parv

Best in Show: Daniel Peters

Editor Daniel Peters discusses look #11 from Standing Ground A/W 23 womenswear.

Critical Analysis

Re-see: Standing Ground A/W 23 Womenswear

Designer Michael Stewart talks through his A/W 23 collection with Hetty Mahlich in this unique take on a re-see.

Critical Analysis

A/W 23 Commentary

Standing Ground Steps Up With Sophomore Collection

Designer Michael Stewart caught up with us before his second Fashion East show to talk about how he’s expanding his brand vision.

London A/W 23 Womenswear: Daily Round-Up

Live from London, editor Hetty Mahlich rounds up the key takeaways from the womenswear shows.

A/W 23 Commentary

Fashion East A/W 23 Womenswear

London Autumn / Winter 2023

Designers: Karoline Vitto, Michael Stewart and Johanna Parv

London Calling: What To Look Forward to LFW A/W 23

From fashion blasts from the past through to the brightest new talents to watch, here's your seasonal guide to this February's co-ed London schedule.

Fashion East’s A/W 23 Line Up Is Here

Returning this season are Karoline Vitto and Standing Ground who will be joined by sportswear wunderkind Johanna Parv.

Editorial Gallery: Edward

Nick Knight photographed his friend and esteemed British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful with his fashion family of models including Lila Moss, Adut Akech, Jourdan Dunn, Kristen McMenamy, Karen Elson and Irina Shayk for Paper Magazine.

Standing Ground Wants Fashion To Slow Down

As one of Fashion East's newest additions, designer Michael Stewart is setting himself a part from his peers with his considered approach to craft.

Fashion East S/S 23

London Spring / Summer 2023

Designers: Karoline Vitto, Michael Stewart and Jawara Alleyne

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