The clean lines of menswear and vintage military surplus provide the inspiration behind Sophie Hulme's designs. After graduating from London's Kingston College in 2007 with Student of the Year and Best Collection Awards, Hulme founded her namesake line with a renewed focus on accessories. Her trademark armor-plated leather bags soon became a favorite among industry insiders. Rather than designing full looks, Hulme focuses on versatile pieces with an emphasis on craftsmanship and tailoring.