What to wear to the office is always a tricky one. You want to look professional, but not boring. You need to be able to have a transitional outfit from the boardroom to cocktails after work. As well as the desire to be fashionable, avoid the classic pinstripe skirt suit, and to look fabulous throughout the day. So how is this achieved?

The Fold – Powerful dresses for the office and beyond

The Fold is a sophisticated, stylish new fashion label that embraces the modern, high-flying woman. The Fold is the foundation of your wardrobe, it’s where it all starts. A dress or pencil skirt, which, when teamed with killer heels and statement jewellery, works as well as with a leather jacket and ankle boots. The Fold concentrate on good cuts and quality fabrics, and each piece encourages you to make it your own by dressing up or dressing down.

“Good dressing is where The Fold begins; pieces which slip into your wardrobe, work with what you have and make you feel like yourself at your best.”

Cheryl and Polly are the founding force behind The Fold. Two international, high-flying women, who shared a passion for fashion and lacklustre experiences of shopping for fabulous outfits to wear to work. Polly and Cheryl met during their MBAs at London Business School, and founded The Fold in January 2011. They both know what it takes to make it to the top and they clearly have an eye for detail and delectable fashion.

The Spring / Summer collection

This collection embodies versatility, with chic dresses that work effortlessly from Shoreditch to Chelsea, New York to Shanghai.

We love that the dresses in the collection are named after fabulous places in London, New York and Melbourne. The dresses look gorgeous and comfortable whilst the names sound powerful, strong and give depth to the dress.

The Astor

The Astor dress is The Fold’s best-selling shift dress. With a three-quarter length sleeve, this is a go anywhere versatile piece.

The Astor, from The Fold

Sharp pleats and gold exposed zip add a contemporary twist, available in Heather (shown here), Sesame, Navy and Black. The Astor is named after Astor Place in New York in-between the bisecting East and West Villages and is the home of The Fold’s co-founder Cheryl.

The Bond Street

The Bond Street dress is all about a day to night luxury look, named after one of the world’s leading luxury shopping streets, in London. Superbly tailored with stunning leather and fabric panels creating a flattering, fabulous style.

The Bond Street, from The Fold

In leather this dress will wow at any occasion, or choose the chic fabric option for a more understated look. It’s available in Navy and Leather (as shown), Navy, Sesame and Suede or Sesame as a fabric option.

The Jermyn

The Jermyn dress really is for the girl about town. With elegant draping, a flattering cut and a soft cowl-neck.

The Jermyn, from The Fold

This is an elegant cupro and silk mix, shown in coral silk but also available in Black, Gunmetal, Olive and Sand Cupro. Named after Jermyn Street in the heart of Mayfairm that was traditionally known for Gentleman’s shirt-makers.

The Swanston

The Swanston is light as a feather in beautiful 100% silk. Beautiful detailing with an asymmetric neckline and cap sleeves. You will want this dress in every colour, shown here in Coral.  Also available in Sand, Mink Grey, Navy and Black Silk, which one will you pick?

The Swanston, from The Fold

Swanston Street runs through the central business district and across the Yarra River of Melbourne, Australia. Showing the international element of the inspiration around this collection.

Inspiration & Design

The Fold is all about being inspired in the morning as you decide what to wear to work. You can feel confident when you walk into any boardroom, interview or presentation, wearing The Fold. What is great to know is that The Fold design and manufacture all their garments locally, in the UK and US. London and New York are the world’s hubs of new, edgy designers, education and training. The Fold source their fabrics from the best that Europe and North America have to offer, you will feel truly indulged in fabulous silk, wools and jerseys, to really make an impact in the office and after hours in the cocktail bar.

Photography by Rob Harper www.robertharper.co.uk