Fronté
Jiyun Lapthorn graduated from the London College of Fashion, worked for several years in London and Paris for designers including Vivienne Westwood and Ossie Clark and founded Fronté in 2016. Jiyun was a maker in Cockpit Arts, London, then opened two Fronté clothing stores at Brick Lane, London, and on the Southbank near the Tate Modern. The showroom is now based in Manchester. Fronté has previously exhibited at Made London, London Design Festival, The Design Museum and Handmade in Britain. Fronté makes signature transformable garments handmade in the UK from amazing ethical sources such as GOTS-certified cotton, OKEO TEX Standard 100 bamboo and deadstock
