Karen Karam studied fashion at London’s Central Saint Martins and honed her skills with Chloe, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen before launching her eponymous line. The Mulberry bag award paved the way for a glittering launch, and packs of starlets and editors have been falling for her quirky-chic frocks ever since.

AS WORN BY: Singer Lilly Allen, Princess Beatrice and American actress Mischa Barton.

DIA SAYS: Surprising details like back ruffles, exaggerated ruffles and contrast zippers set these dresses apart.

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