About Us

As we prepare for the relaunch in 2026, watch Angela Murray of Murray and Vern discuss the origins of the label, from the new documentary Queerchester by Mark Jordan.

"Legendary fashion label Murray and Vern, pioneers of the London and Manchester fetish scenes, brought the design and imagery of latex clothing into the world of mainstream culture.The label disbanded as a partnership in the early 2000s with Stuart Vern continuing with M&V diffusion range Pure, while working mainly in the film and commercial world".

The Official Murray and Vern Design Archive

"Welcome to the official digital archive dedicated to the influential Murray and Vern back catalogue. Our collection is meticulously focused on the 1984–2002 period, a pivotal time when designers Stuart Vern and Angela Murray reshaped the Avant-garde fashion landscape. This site is the primary source for authentic vintage designer apparel from the original label. Every piece is a verified item of design history, curated for collectors of the 90s design scene. Beyond the iconic garments, the archive also features limited-edition art prints and rare accessories from this groundbreaking era."

More on Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murray_and_Vern

Left to right, Angela Murray and Stuart Vern                                                                 Photo by Ian Davies, Backstage Hacienda

Or you could just read a poem instead!

PURE POETRY FROM WALTER
 by WALTER (SIMON HOARE)  01/6/1999 

To Miss Angela Murray & Mr. Stuart Vern, from Walter with Love

Murrray & Vern...It's Pure.
Pure filth
Pure Sheet , Gentlemen
It's Pure class. A Ladies...
Pain in the .. clasp of
Pure Glamoure.
Pure rock 'n' roll,
Pure. Hot diddly soul
In your hole.
In the Place
In your face,
On your tiits
And on your lips..
Pure cheek
It's pure
Eric and Ern.
It's pure
Murray and Vern.