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RIVER ISLAND – Fashion from a Different Perspective
River Island is delighted to be sponsoring Graduate Fashion Week for its fourth consecutive year.
We are committed to bringing new and original fashion to the high street, design is at the heart of everything we do, and we like to do it differently. Our 80 strong design teams are constantly producing new lines that are rolled out to over 235 stores on a weekly basis. This makes River Island a fast paced and exciting place to work; and that is why our partnership with Graduate Fashion Week is so successful. With some of the UK’s newest and most talented students showcasing portfolio collections it is the perfect scouting ground for River Island and allows us to provide students with great opportunities to learn and develop. Over the last three years we have employed over 20 graduates as a direct result of their involvement with Graduate Fashion Week.
"We are delighted to be title sponsors of Graduate Fashion Week for our fourth year running.
I have watched the event grow in stature every year and Graduate Fashion Week has now become THE platform for fresh new British talent to showcase their collections to the fashion industry.
Design has always been at the core to River Island which is why it is so important to support the organization and universities involved in growing and developing innovative and creative students. This sponsorship allows us to give students a spring board to start their careers, whilst allowing us the opportunity to source talent for all areas of our own business."
Richard Bradbury, Managing Director, River Island
The culmination of the four days of Graduate Fashion Week is the prestigious Gala Show where the most outstanding collection is awarded the River Island Gold Award. The lucky winner will receive an impressive £20,000 prize and this is the only Award of its kind within UK fashion education.
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L’Oréal Professionnel has been the official hair sponsor for Graduate Fashion Week since 2004 and is delighted to continue its collaboration in supporting young design talent. Hair has always been a hugely important fashion statement and stands equally alongside fashion design in creating a look.
L’Oréal Professionnel is the leading manufacturer of hair colour, professional hair-care and styling products, and is committed to developing the next generation in the hairdressing industry. A global brand with a strong link to the fashion industry, L’Oréal Professionnel provides up-and-coming fashion talent with the hairdressing stars of tomorrow.
The L’Oréal Professionnel hair team helps the students present the most professional image on the Graduate Fashion Week catwalk and this ongoing partnership merges the very latest in fashion talent with the creativity of young hairdressers. We are very excited to work in partnership with such a dynamic event as Graduate Fashion Week.
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Revlon knows that beauty can
be all the things to all women. It can be frivolous, it can
be chic, it can be natural or glam.
Using the right products and a little bit of insider knowledge
is all it takes…
Revlon is thrilled to become the official makeup sponsor
at Graduate Fashion Week 2007.
Established back in 1932, Revlon continues its brand vision
of providing glamour, innovation and excitement through high
quality products. Today, Revlon is one of the most globally
recognized cosmetics names, a brand with a talent for recognizing
what women want – often long before they know!
By introducing the 1st to market opaque nail enamel, the
1st waterproof mascara to name a few, Revlon has gained the
status of a true beauty originator.
Today worn by some of the most iconic women on screen and
in fashion, Revlon continues its association with high glamour
and effortless style. Following the official makeup sponsorship
of iconic fashion brands like BIBA during London Fashion Week
in 2006; Revlon is equally committed to promoting up-and-coming
fashion design talent.
Becoming a sponsor of 2007 Graduate Fashion Week offers a
great opportunity for Revlon to nurture today’s rising
fashion stars, providing them with the essential tools to
help achieve the ultimate catwalk beauty look for their all-important
show.
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As one of the leading luxury leather goods
companies in the UK, Mulberry is committed to supporting the
development and promotion of fresh, home-grown fashion talent. Mulberry is appreciated worldwide for its ‘artisan’
approach to leather accessories; menswear and womenswear.
The brand’s backbone is an extensive line of highly
crafted bags, which combine innovative design with the finest
leathers and highly wrought detailing. Styles such as the
Mabel have become iconic fashion classics
carried by some of the world’s most individual and stylish
celebrities.
Despite worldwide expansion, including new stores in the
US, France and the Far East, the centre of production remains
where the company was founded in the 1970’s in rural
Somerset.
At this recently expanded site, the brand has pioneered
an apprenticeship scheme to allow for increased production
in the UK and to encourage the luxury leather goods industry
to be seen as a highly desirable, skilled career.
To support young design alongside manufacture; Mulberry
is proud to be sponsoring the Accessories Award at Graduate
Fashion Week, which will commend work in the fields of millinery,
bags, belts, jewellery and footwear.
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Pringle of Scotland are very happy to be sponsoring the Visionary Knitwear Award at Graduate Fashion Week this year and being at the forefront of discovering the next emerging talent from our wonderful schools across Britain.
Pringle of Scotland has a unique place in British Culture and the international world of fashion, being one of the oldest British brands and synonymous of luxury knitwear.
Today with a renewed vision to restore the luxury fashion heritage of Pringle of Scotland’s rich past, our passion is dedicated to creating beautiful clothing that continues our traditions of innovation, authenticity and glamour.
Creative Director; Claire Waight Keller said, “ I am inspired by Pringle’s rich legacy of beautiful Scottish cashmere and my aims are to embrace new approaches in knitwear and honour the brands heritage by creating luxurious collections.”
Clare Waight Keller who will judge the Visoinary Knitwear Award at Graduate Fashion Week, has been knitting since the age of 5 and has an MA in knitwear from the Royal College of Art. Her collections show in Milan during Fashion Week |
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The British Fashion Council's primary objective is to promote British designer fashion. It does this primarily through London Fashion Week and the British Fashion Awards. The British Fashion Council is pleased to become a partner of Graduate Fashion Week and sponsor the Creative Cutting Award. The UK's design colleges have an enviable reputation of being the best in the world and producing the design talent we see on the catwalks and in the exhibition at London Fashion Week each season.
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As one of the foremost magazine publishers in the UK, the National Magazine Company is renowned for producing quality magazines and fostering new talent. We believe fresh, quality journalism and creativity is of paramount importance across all our 19 magazine titles, from Cosmopolitan and She, to Esquire and Harper's Bazaar.
Fashion journalism is also at the heart of many of our titles so we are delighted to be involved again in Graduate Fashion Week 2008, and to be sponsoring the First Word Journalism Award. We wish everyone the best of luck not only for the week, but also in their future careers.
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Dalziel and Pow Design Consultants
At Dalziel and Pow, we strongly believe in the continual development and promotion of creativity and design in the UK. We have over 24 year's experience of working with major retail brands, helping develop and design successful retail identities and interior concepts.
This is why we are pleased to sponsor the Stand Design Award at this years GFW for the third year running, helping to recognise some of this country’s up and coming creative talent.
Dalziel and Pow are one of the UK’s leading retail design consultancies and through applying our creativity, knowledge and integrity, we deliver consistently effective design solutions. Clients cover multi-national chains, department stores and independents that include River Island, Nokia, Wrangler, John Lewis, HMV, GAP, Faith, Primark, T.M. Lewin and many more.
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Jon Adam Fashion Group is delighted to continue
its support for Graduate Fashion Week and in particular our
sponsorship of the Fashion Portfolio Award for the second
year running.
The company has a history which spans 100 years and two
generations, and is one of the leading manufacturers of clothing
to the UK and European markets. Specialising in designer womenswear,
menswear and outsize ranges for the volume led market. Jon
Adam is also a major supplier to River Island.
Design and flair has always been hugely important to us.
We are a key supporter of new young design talent and so being
coming involved with GFW as a sponsor is a natural progression
for us.
Good luck to all the graduates showing at Graduate Fashion
Week in June 2008.
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SOCIETY OF DYERS AND COLOURISTS
THE INTERNATIONAL FACE OF COLOUR
The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) is the world’s only chartered society, professional body and educational charity dedicated exclusively to colour across the global textile supply chain – from designers and colourists to manufacturers and retailers.
Modern, forward-looking and progressive, the SDC is firmly established as a leading provider of colour knowledge and is the focus on all matters relating to the development, use and application of colour. In particular it encourages the creative and inspired use of colour in fashion and textile design and is a committed sponsor of young designers. The SDC Colour & Textiles Award to be presented at Graduate Fashion Week promotes the imaginative and exciting use of colour, and we wish all the students the best of luck.
The SDC offers a variety of resources to users of colour, many of which are available online – from the new design journal Colour: Design & Creativity to the ColourClick website, recognised as an important source of colour news and information, which also showcases the work of young designers and features seasonal colour forecasts. Membership of the Society is open to anyone anywhere in the world with an interest in colour. Online membership starts at just £15.00 per annum.
Please visit:
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RENAULT: TOP MODEL AT GRADUATE FASHION WEEK
Renault UK are offering the best seats in the house at Graduate Fashion Week in stylish, luxurious, silver Grand Espaces. Accredited journalists and VIPS will be whisked around the capital between catwalk shows, ensuring a welcome moment of rest and relaxation. Renault is delighted to be the official car of the event and wishes all graduates a successful week.
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Lifeline IT
IT support with a human face
Lifeline IT are pleased to be providing full IT support services for Graduate Fashion Week 2008. Working with small and medium sized businesses, we have a growing number of clients within the fashion industry, from Browns Fashion and Sara Berman, to Clothing Solutions International. We offer a bespoke approach to IT support services, and expertise in dealing with IT issues specific to the fashion industry.
At Lifeline IT, you will find a personal, proactive approach, the very opposite of so many others who provide the majority of their support remotely. We are anything but ‘remote’! To clients we are like their own dedicated in-house IT Department. We manage, set up and develop IT systems, leaving you to run your business and benefit from all that modern office technology offers. Our highly skilled Support Team get a buzz working with people in different areas of business, and are expert listeners.
Whatever your business or organisation is about, IT systems play a crucial role. To find out how Lifeline IT could help your business, please visit our website at www.lifelineit.net. |
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Premium garment care specialists Rowenta is proud to be the official iron sponsor at Graduate Fashion Week 2008.
Since inventing its first ever steam iron in 1957, Rowenta has revolutionised household chores and garment care. Rowenta products have been developed using over 100 years of German expertise in designing stylish, premium irons. The choice of professionals in the fashion and design industries, Rowenta products can be relied upon to deliver the perfect finish, and are essential items for the fashion-conscious individual.
Hot in the fashion world and with a hoard of celebrity fans, Rowenta guarantees to enhance your ironing experience. The product range includes:
ADVANCER RANGE – The most technically advanced Steam Iron.
This range comes with high pressure steam which penetrates fabrics quickly and deeply, and is ideal for vertical steaming. Intermittent steam bursts ensure ideal moisture and heat ratio for fabrics.
FOCUS RANGE – The most agile Steam Iron.
Featuring a unique chrome tip, this is the most agile steam iron which deals with difficult to iron areas on all garments. The tip allows for precise ironing, optimum control and easy glideability into pockets and in between buttons.
ULTRASTEAM STEAMBRUSH - For professional on the go.
The Ultrasteam is an effective fabric hand held steamer that removes creases by pumping a continuous strong flow of steam onto garments.
Graduate Fashion Week offers a great opportunity for Rowenta to help today’s rising fashion stars by providing them with the essential tools to help them achieve the perfect finish before their designs hit the catwalk. Rowenta wishes all the students the best of luck for the show and in their certain-to-be successful careers.
For more information on Rowenta products please visit www.rowenta.co.uk
For stockist enquiries call 0845 6021454.
Rowenta is stocked in John Lewis, Debenhams, House of Fraser and other high end retailers.
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The leader in fashion design solutions, Lectra is passionate about design. Strongly involved with students and young designers, Lectra is proud to be a sponsor of the 2008 Graduate Fashion Week, which is a showcase of the most innovative and creative new talent in the UK.
With more than 17,000 customers in over 100 countries, Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions (design and pattern software, automated cutting systems and associated services) dedicated to industrial users of textiles and leather. This integrated enterprise software covers the entire chain, from design to manufacturing to managing the collections lifecycle. Lectra’s strength lies in its passion for innovation and its expertise derived from more than three decades of experience shared with its customers to help them overcome their challenges in an increasingly demanding world.
Lectra has a long history of helping universities and colleges to increase their access to industry software solutions. The recent launch of Lectra’s new worldwide Education Partnership Program reinforces common actions between participants; it was met with great enthusiasm by all of our associated institutions.
“We are delighted to be involved in this wonderful event,” said Véronique Zoccoletto, the Lectra Group’s Director of Human Resources, who also directs the Education Partnership Program. “We are fully committed to helping young designers to start their careers.” |
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Abbey Well Natural Mineral Water is proud to be the official water supplier at Graduate Fashion Week 2008.
Since 1910 Abbey Well have constantly been at the forefront of new product development therefore we are delighted to support British talent and creativity. With hydration never being more in vogue than it is today, it is with pride that Abbey Well sponsors the next generation of emerging talent.
Whether on the catwalks or at the after parties, Abbey Well Natural Mineral Water is the perfect accompaniment. Each drop of ABBEY WELL has been naturally filtered through 315 million year old white water bearing sandstone for at least 3000 years - making it somewhat of a classic.
Graduate Fashion Week is a celebration of great British talent, and as a great British Natural Mineral Water we wish the next generation of fashionistas the best of luck.
For more information please contact Teresa Scott at Abbey Well Natural Mineral Water.
Abbey Well, Northumberland, England, NE61 6JF.
Tel: 01670 501 200
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