Lou Dalton, Rebellious English Sportswear Designer

Lou Dalton's skilled craftsmanship is perhaps a tribute to her thorough training. Starting with an apprenticeship in bespoke tailoring and pattern cutting, the men's wear designer went on to gain a masters degree from the Royal College of Art. Since launching her own label in 2008 she has steadily gained recognition for her rebellious English sportswear. We meet Dalton in her London studio to hear, among other things, about her continuing nod to the working-class soul in each of her collections. www.loudalton.com