British VOGUE

Condé Nast Publications
November 2023 print & online edition.

Island inspired collection designed by DANA COOPER, known for
eye-catching prints bursting with colour. Taking inspiration from the
turquoise coves, pastel hues and flora of her homeland Bermuda and isles
around the world, Dana designs vibrant swimwear, beachwear and
accessories. Produced in New York City using sustainable fabrics. Featured is
the Surf Blue one piece. Visit www.danacooper.net and
@danacooperbermuda on Instagram.

British VOGUE

Condé Nast Publications
October 2023 print & online edition.

Once again, Dana Cooper brand has been recommended by British VOGUE in their October 2023 Blockbuster Fashion issue. The stars of Martin Scorsese's upcoming 'Killers of the Flower Moon' grace the cover of the October issue of British Vogue. Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone sat down with Afua Hirsch to discuss the historical epic about the Reign of Terror and the attacks against Osage Native Americans in the 1920s. The issue highlights work by Native designers, Gladstone working closely with editor-in-chief Edward Enninful on the shoot's styling. The often enigmatic DiCaprio speaks of his co-star: “Lily is absolutely astonishing in this movie... she carries the entire film and the story.” Also in this issue are the eight finalists of Vogue's inaugural global model search and a look back on the decades-spanning working relationship between supermodel Linda Evangelista and photographer Steven Meisel.

British VOGUE

Condé Nast Publications
September 2023 print & online edition.

I am so excited to be recommended by British VOGUE magazine for their September 2023 issue, over the moon actually because it represents a significant validation and recognition of my art and design and years of hard work in creating it all! Vogue is a prestigious and influential publication in the fashion and lifestyle industry, known for its discerning taste and ability to spot trends and emerging talent. I am over the moon and so thrilled about this exposure and look forward to continuing to design and create more art and design for the future, in every way possible! Thank you British VOGUE! My island inspired brand started with one idea, a beach sarong and one motif and one thing I knew a lot about, growing up on an island, a British one called Bermuda. I drew inspiration from the natural surroundings, with the sea as a constant companion, providing endless opportunities for exploration, water activities, and a deep appreciation for nature. All of my art and design is inspired by this. That one item blossomed into a resort wear collection including swimwear and more!

The Royal Gazette

By Jessie Moniz Hardy, Dec 15, 2022

Designer Dana Cooper adds a luxury winter scarf to her line-up.

Dana Cooper is a Bermudian designer best known for beachwear.

But this month, as the temperature plummeted into the chilly 50s, she has launched a line of items to keep you warm — luxury cashmere scarves.

“My new line of scarves are 100 per cent Scottish cashmere,” Ms Cooper said. “This is something I have been wanting to do. They come in a bouquet of island colours, as well as black.”
She thought the scarf line would be good for Bermuda because it does get chilly in winter, and it is also nice to have something warm to travel with, if you are going overseas.

“I really wanted to make something to complement my line, which is mostly resort wear and beachwear,” she said. “I wanted to create an accessory for the fall and winter.”

She already has a line of colourful chiffon scarves.

Now, these are made from a cashmere that is lightweight enough for Bermuda winter temperatures, but still warm enough for snowy climes.

“It will work in the city, in the country or on the beach,” she said.

Ms Cooper is based in New York City, where the temperature is 33F right now. Her cashmere scarves are reportedly keeping her neck toasty.

The yarn used for the cashmere scarves comes from a Scottish company with a 182-year-old history. She is not revealing its identity, but said it is really well established.

“They have earned the trust of fashion houses for generations,” she said.

She is using a manufacturer in New York City to knit the scarves.

Wanting to find just the right companies to work with, she spent a great deal of time researching manufacturers during the early days of the pandemic.

“One manufacturer is good for one thing, but not necessarily another,” she said. “I am constantly sourcing new manufacturers. It is all about building relationships. I did a lot of Zoom during Covid. It is a continual process being a designer.”

It was very important to Ms Cooper that her cashmere scarves be produced with carefully sourced, pure wool, without a lot of chemicals used during processing.

“You want to avoid as many hands handling the wool it as possible,” she said. “It is a lot like farm to table.”

Ms Cooper said there have been a lot of moving parts involving in producing the scarves.

“I have been really busy,” she said.

But she is enjoying getting them out into the world.

She is selling her scarves from her website and also hopes to have them in local stores shortly.

“To get them by Christmas it is probably best to order by Friday,” she said.

Ms Cooper started her design career in 2007 with a cotton, batik beach sarong with a Bermuda bay grape motif.

In 2010, she collaborated with a New York City fashion company and started designing spring and summer resort wear with sun protection. Four years later, she started her own sun protective clothing and swimwear line. In 2017, she was a licensee for the America's Cup in Bermuda.

Last year, she created a line of adaptive men’s board shorts.