Auralee – named after an American folk song meaning ‘the land that lights up’ – was founded in 2015 by designer Ryota Iwai after he honed his craft at Tokyo’s prestigious Bunka Fashion College. The label offers sophisticated yet functional wardrobe staples that take inspiration from a variety of influences, ranging from the weather to the designer’s extensive travels. Expect clean-cut, relaxed separates, designed in Japan and rendered from high-quality raw materials to convey a refined sensibility.