London-based label fusing Bulgarian folkloric craft with a punk, sporty sensibility, known for its signature upcycled carabiner kilts.
ORIGIN
United Kingdom
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in 2017 by Central Saint Martins graduates Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena, Chopova Lowena merges Bulgarian heritage with London's rebellious, subcultural energy. Chopova, a Bulgarian-American, and Lowena, a Brit, built their brand on a striking juxtaposition of traditional craft and modern sportswear, gaining a cult following for their signature pleated skirts. These defining garments, made from upcycled and deadstock textiles like vintage aprons and tablecloths, are suspended from wide leather belts using rock-climbing carabiners—a perfect encapsulation of their hard-meets-soft, folklore-meets-punk design approach.