Founded in 2012 by Britt Cosgrove and Marina Polo, Svilu seeks to readdress the fundamentals of a woman’s wardrobe via environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive staples. Mindfully sourced and locally-produced pieces are based on styles that endure trends. Silhouettes are borrowed from the boys but designed by women with an eye towards subtle specialness and impeccable make.

Born in New York and raised in Paris, Marina Polo attended Central Saint Martins College of Art in London. While at university, she apprenticed at Lesage in Paris, Vera Wang and Cloak in New York. She relocated to New York and was recruited by Peter Som, and served as design director there until 2012. Svilu was a CFDA/ Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge runner-up in 2013.