What is Maison Bent?
Maison Bent is a luxury fashion house in London that creates empowering occasion wear with a focus on sustainability and diversity. Known for its seasonless collections, Maison Bent blends cultural storytelling with modern elegance. Each garment is designed and sampled in London, helping reduce carbon emissions and support local communities.
Who is the founder of Maison Bent?
Maison Bent was founded by Shanna Bent, a Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion alumna. With experience at leading houses including Alexander McQueen, Agent Provocateur and Roland Mouret, she honed her craft before launching Maison Bent as a platform for sustainable luxury and cultural heritage.
What inspired the creation of Maison Bent?
Maison Bent takes inspiration from Shanna’s Jamaican heritage and her grandparents’ migration to the UK. The collections fuse vintage Caribbean aesthetics with modern glamour, creating timeless statement pieces designed to empower women.
When did Maison Bent launch as a fashion brand?
Maison Bent launched in February 2020 with its first solo presentation in Central London. Later that year, the brand was invited to London Fashion Week, presenting an on-schedule event in September 2020 and a digital showcase in February 2021.
What were Shanna Bent’s early achievements in fashion?
Before launching Maison Bent, Shanna was recognised for her sustainable design talent as a finalist in Whistles’ SS12 Sustainable Capsule Collection competition and as runner-up in designing uniforms for the 2012 London Olympic Games. She also showcased her graduate collection at London College of Fashion’s Press Show.
What is Maison Bent’s signature style?
Maison Bent is best known for its empowering occasion wear. The brand combines luxury craftsmanship, Caribbean-inspired design and a sustainable fashion ethos, making each collection unique, culturally rich, and modern.
Why is Maison Bent considered a sustainable fashion brand in London?
Maison Bent champions slow fashion and sustainability. By producing in London, we cut down on global supply chain emissions and support local makers. Each piece is created with long-lasting quality, seasonless appeal and a commitment to conscious design, setting us apart from fast fashion brands. Our full sustainability statement can be found here.
Where can I buy Maison Bent?
Maison Bent is available to purchase exclusively through our official website www.maisonbent.com, where you’ll find our latest collections and signature pieces.
Over the years, Maison Bent has also appeared in leading retailers such as Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Fenwick, and through MyWardrobe HQ at Harrods, showcasing our commitment to both luxury and accessibility.
For those who prefer a more flexible approach to fashion, Maison Bent is also available to rent via HURR and ByRotation, making it easy to experience our empowering occasion wear in a sustainable way.