Following the closure of Powell & Co, Powell operated from an atelier in Soho’s D'Arblay Street.Back Street chic for the Soho smart set, The Independent, August 7, 1993 At this time he worked with Isabella Blow, who introduced Powell to Bryan Ferry. In 1995, Ferry wore one of Powell's designs on the sleeve of his compilation More Than This. Powell's suits were also worn for public events by British comedian Vic Reeves and George Michael.
