Albaray is an independent, female-founded UK womenswear brand launched in 2021. It was conceived during the 2020 pandemic lockdowns by industry veterans and friends Paula Stewart, Karen Peacock, and Kirstie Di Stazio, who combined over 25 years of high-street fashion experience to do things differently. The name blends "Alba" (dawn in Spanish and Italian, symbolizing a new beginning) with "ray" (a ray of light or hope)