Italian fashion house Dolce&Gabbana announced the next protagonist of the sixth edition of its project for the valorization of emerging talents, created in collaboration with Katie Grand. Feben, born in Ethiopia and based in London, has been invited by the duo to stage a runway show during Milan Women's Fashion Week in February 2024.

“Feben’s creativity is energetic, vital and sensual. We very much love her authentic approach and her focus on handmade items. Her collaborations with artisans from all over the world have convinced us to support her work,” said Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in a press release. The Italian label will take complete charge of Feben’s next collection, from sourcing fabrics to producing the looks and organising the show.

Feben is an Ethiopian designer who grew up in Sweden and is currently based in London, where she founded her brand after doing a master’s degree in women’s fashion at Central Saint Martins. After graduating, she joined Newgen, the British Fashion Council’s start-up incubator.

The initiative has involved British designer Matty Bovan, Japanese designer Tomo Koizumi and Brazilian designer Karoline Vitto over the years.

Photo: Feben - Courtesy of Dolce&Gabbana