James Cropper, Britain’s master papermaker with over 180 years of heritage, and Winter & Company have partnered with London-based Canadian-British designer Edeline Lee to supply a curated range of UK-made Coloursource™ papers for a landmark 15-year anniversary publication, which will be released following London Fashion Week in February 2026.
Lee, known for immersive, performative shows and her dedication to creating designs for the ‘Future Lady’, a multifaceted heroine who inspires every collection, has received strong support from women in the art world. Her work has also been embraced by stars including Olivia Colman, Gemma Chan, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Helen Mirren, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Swift, Ciara, and Solange Knowles.
The official launch will take place at The Peninsula London after the event, where editors, fashion directors, buyers, and cultural figures will receive a copy directly. By replacing the traditional runway show, the book serves as the defining creative output of the season, a collectable object that embodies 15 years of design, collaboration, and tactile, considered storytelling.
Printed on UK-made Coloursource™ paper supplied by James Cropper and Winter & Company, the book showcases a considered selection of stocks, including Coloursource™ Harvest 135gsm, Ice White 270gsm and 135gsm, Bright White 135gsm, and Pristine White 135gsm, all exclusively supplied by Winter & Company. Each weight and tone has been selected to create subtle shifts in texture, opacity, and tactility throughout the publication, allowing the paper's physical qualities to mirror the structure and emotional cadence of the brand’s 15-year narrative.
“I strongly felt that the book needed to feel hand-made by individuals, just as our clothes, our productions and our projects feel. We selected papers with a beautiful weight, quality, texture, and hand feel. I hope that the materials reflect the body of work in our story,” says Lee. “The paper, the ink, the stitching of the binding, all of these shape how the work is felt emotionally. Material choices are part of the narrative, not just a container for it. The physicality of an object creates a connection between something real and tangible and the idea behind it. We chose papers with weight, texture and depth because I wanted every page turn to feel intentional, almost ceremonial.”
The commemorative book features archival imagery, newly commissioned editorial photography, behind-the-scenes material, and in-depth brand storytelling. Printing was undertaken by FE Burman, with binding by Diamond, ensuring the book is entirely Made in England. “We could not have made this book without the support and generosity of British heritage paper-makers James Cropper, Winter & Company, Bermondsey printer FE Burman, and Enfield bookbinders Diamond Print Services,” Lee adds.
The book is designed to be an interactive, tactile experience for its recipients. Shortly after the launch, a printed insert detailing the new collection will be sent to each guest to complete their volume, inviting editors, collaborators, and brand partners to engage directly with the work. This approach mirrors Edeline Lee’s hands-on process in her studio and reinforces the sense of connection between creator and audience.
“This project exemplifies a shared commitment to British craft, collaboration, and careful material selection,” said Jordan Scott, Head of Marketing at James Cropper. “The collaboration reinforces the mill’s position at the intersection of heritage and contemporary culture, demonstrating how paper can be more than a medium; it acts as an active participant in storytelling and a celebration of design that is meant to endure.”
The partnership builds on a decade of collaboration. For her Autumn/Winter 2016 show at London Fashion Week, Edeline Lee worked with James Cropper to create a unique, tactile set at The Vinyl Factory. The show received widespread acclaim, earning coverage in Frame Magazine’s Happening 2 book and positioning Edeline Lee alongside Dior, Moncler, Prada, and Acne Studios as one of the five most creative shows of the week.