palmer//harding is a men’s and women’s designer label, created by Levi Palmer and Matthew Harding, focused on bringing directional design to a traditionally neglected garment in a wardrobe, the shirt. Through this concept, palmer//harding create a garment that encompasses the combined aesthetic, skills and international experience of the design duo. By focusing on a single garment the designs can be seen in a pure form, without distraction, highlighting the progressive beauty and craft of the garments.

Prior to officially launching the label at S/S 12 London Fashion Week, the duo were nominated for the prestigious ANDAM award 2011 in Paris. Currently, palmer//harding is sponsored through the NEWGEN sponsored by TOPSHOP scheme, which has previously mentored brands such as Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane and Erdem.

Levi, Texas born, studied womenswear and pattern-cutting at El Centro College in Dallas before establishing a successful designer jewelry label. In 2005 Levi moved to London to study menswear at Central Saint Martins. Matthew, London born, received a bursary from Giorgio Armani after completing his BA, enabling him to continue his education on the MA at Central Saint Martins, under the tutelage of Professor Louise Wilson O.B.E.