My name is Nayna McIntosh, and I’ve worked in the fashion industry for over 40 years.

When I reached my 50’s I knew I still wanted to be in it but wanted to do it differently. Today, at the age of 63 I feel that even more strongly.

Hope, Curated by Nayna is a passion project of mine because I believe every woman deserves to be the best version of themselves regardless of age or life stage.

I curate a contemporary collection with my lovely friend Lynda, four times a year, all manufactured exclusively in Italy, to make women feel on-trend, relevant and confident.

We are also building a community of like-minded women, women who refuse to sit in the corner and be invisible.  A movement which is empowering women and challenging societal expectations of the so called ‘older woman’.

Yes, we sell fabulous clothes BUT this is about more than just clothes.

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Welcome to Autumn 26 by Hope, Curated by Nayna.

Our Largest Collection to date, and I believe our most confident. We have been confident about colour, print and stand out.

Colour is a key theme for any season, and this one is no different. I would like to think we have something for everyone; from Transformative Teal, a colour which appears to suit most skin tones, to Impactful Navy, so classic it needs no introduction and what we’ve decided to call Autumn Neutrals. Think Vicuna, Huckleberry & Grey, very Max. There is a sprinkling of Black, but not a lot, and I’m delighted our love affair with Chocolate continues into this new season.

Each of the collections is anchored by a print which I think is where our confidence starts to peek through; the gorgeous block print in Transformative Teal brings all its colours together. In Autumn Neutrals, we have the geometric paisley print and the ikat print works brilliantly in Impactful Navy. 

And then there is standout: starting with The Cerignolsa Corsage Shirt, completely bonkers but oh so beautiful. The Manduria Jacket with Crochet Back and her accomplice, is just so Italian it’s ridiculous. And the piece de resistance, The Altamura Eco Shearling Coat, which just happens to be reversible!