The conclusion of Vampire’s Wife shows the struggles faced by independent British fashion brands

By midday last Friday, a large queue had formed in Mayfair, London, as shoppers lined up for one last chance to get their hands on one of the Vampire's Wife's signature and coveted Falconetti dresses, once worn by The Vampire's Wife was called 'the dress of the decade'. Fashion.

Earlier this week, the London-based brand, founded in 2014 by former model Susie Cave and whose designs have been worn by everyone from Kate, Princess of Wales, to Kate Moss, announced it would be closing, ending its tenure with a trio -day "farewell sale".

"Despite a period of positive growth and ...