The Designer behind the label, Sue O'Kane.

Sue has clothing in her DNA as she is a 3rd generation fashion maker and designer. Her grandfather manufactured Kilts in Scotland and her father manufactured men's and ladies wear for: Daks Simpson - Piccadilly, Burton The Tailors, Aquascutum - Regent Street London.

Continuing the tradition Sue became a qualified fashion designer and garment constructor while living in the UK. Her exceptional skills have seen her design for many of the High Street Stores in London such as Laura Ashley, Marks and Spencer, Next and Ted Baker to name a few.

She has also lectured in fashion at Newcastle College passing on her manufacturing and selling knowledge to her fashion students. Giving them the business angle of the modern fashion industry with its tight deadlines and high customer expectations. Sue then went onto start her own Men's Shirt design in ’93 company called Kowalski Limited Edition supplying independent Men's Wear stores around the UK.

After the birth of her child, Sue then took up a commercial role at Dewhirts International clothing business as a buyer with a budget of over three $3m and with the responsibility of delivering high-quality products at a cost-effective price.

After 30+ years in the fashion industry, she now is excited to have the opportunity to design stylish clothing that reflects the practical needs of real woman whilst still making them feel sexy and confident… Lemon Tree Design was formed!

“My collection’s combine beautiful textures with the season’s key looks, translated into effortlessly, wearable and coordinated pieces – everything our modern lives demand, everything I dreamed of creating. I believe shopping should be easy and enjoyable, so I put my heart and soul into these garments to build a brand that you will love wearing as much as I do”

Check out our latest collection here!