Paolina Russo

Paolina Russo is a London-based brand founded by Paolina Russo and Lucile Guilmard. The brand is a rose-tinted supercut of Russo’s suburban upbringing in Canada, and Guilmard’s French folklore references. Memories of youth sports teams and DIY arts-and-crafts projects permeate the brand's avant-garde garments. Since completing a BA and MA at Central Saint Martins, receiving the L'Oréal Creative Young Talent Award and establishing a multi-project collaboration with Adidas, Russo and Guilmard have been increasingly defined by considered craftsmanship, sustainability and innovation in textile development. The brand is a finalist in the 2023 International Woolmark Prize, as well as part of 1 Granary's support and mentorship programme.