Fashion Theatre Designers

Mark Fast is a 30 year old Canadian knitwear designer. He grew up outside the city of
Winnipeg, in the countryside along a highway next to a forest. This minimal, peaceful
lifestyle led him to wonder what life might be like beyond the familiar frontiers of
Canada.

Finally finding inspiration in London, Mark studied at Central Saint Martins for five
years. He completed his BA there and went on to complete his MA in February 2008.
Mark has collaborated with Stuart Vevers for Loewe, Bora Aksu, Christian Louboutin,
Swarovski, Atelier Swarovski, Christian Louboutin, Topshop, Pinko, Danier, and
Woolmark.

Mark designs his knits by hand on a domestic knitting machine. His work is formed onto
the body as he knits. He has devised innovative stitching techniques, blending lycra with
the finest luxury wools. He is inspired by the endless possibilities of lycra yarns and
natural fibres together, sculpting areas of tension and areas of volume over the body.
For his AW11/12 collection Mark has designed several leather pieces that have been
produced by Canadian leather goods company Danier. Mark travelled to Toronto to
work at the Danier atelier on development and plans to work with them on a capsule
collection to be released later this year.

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http://www.markfast.net/

Paddi Horncastle  -paddi@hudsonshoes.com

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Bill†Mar was founded in 2010 by designer Rosie Bonnar. The label is named after her beautiful grandparents Bill and Marian.

After being inspired by a year in Sydney where Rosie was surrounded by beautiful scenery, young and creative talent and immeasurable amounts of positive energy, she came back to London with the motivation to start her own label.

Bill†Mar is there to have fun with. Its mix of fabrics, prints and textures make it stand out, but with the use of simple silhouettes means it is very wearable.

The label's fashion forward style makes it unique and an exiting addition to the industry.

DGU FOR CLOTHES SHOW LIVE

Deadgoodundies.com is passionate about pants - men’s pants. And the best men’s designer swimwear, nightwear, loungewear, tops and socks, too. Deadgoodundies has one of the best selections of branded undies anywhere in the world including familiar names like Sloggi and Jockey, fashion collections such as HOM and Bruno Banani as well as much more daring designs from the likes of Gregg Homme and Manstore. DGU sells only online - the exclusive place to buy the man in your life a special treat.

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Lashes of London embodies a fresh take on fashion, combining great style and supreme credibility. The brands signature London cool, adopted from people and vintage on the street, combined with one-off embellishment and beading, gives Lashes their own distinct stamp. 

Juan Carlos Quintana is a talented London based couturier. His genius lies in a combination of his Latin American flair for colour and texture and the level of craftsmanship honed by the tutoring of two Spanish masters from the school of Balenciaga. His education continued while working with major designers in Europe until, with ten years experience, he felt it was time to launch Quintana.

He is deeply absorbed by the process of making a dress from start to finish, from the sketch to the construction. Each one of his creations is a unique piece singularly designed for one customer only which, despite this originality, remains surprisingly affordable. His aim is to create wearable pieces for a real woman that work with her strengths to deliver clothes that are indispensable additions to a her wardrobe.

Cassette Playa is an international luxury women’s + menswear brand with a reputation for cult graphics and digital print. Cassette Playa has chosen to show digitally for 8 of their 12 seasons
using film, animation, sound, augmented reality and interactive digital installations to push the boundaries of Fashion presentation. 2007 Carri was nominated for Best Menswear Designer at the British Fashion Awards alongside Christopher Bailey and Alexander McQueen. 2008 Cassette Playa was awarded Best Fashion Designer in Rolling Stone's Best of Rock issue. Designer Carri Munden has worked with artists such as: M.I.A, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J, 2NE1, Klaxons.

Cassette Playa is also worn by Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Verbal (Teriyaki Boys), Ciara, Chris Brown, Key from Shinee, MGMT, The Big Pink, The XX, Busy P, Kingdom, Venus X, Boy Better Know,
Wiley, Semtex, Roll deep, ATrak, LOTP, Telepathe, Hot Chip and Lilly Allen, These New Puritans, Iggy Azealia.

Cassette Playa has collaborated + worked with brands including NIKE, SEGA, JIM HENSON, NINTENDO, STUSSY, SWATCH, PHENOMENON JP, ROCKERS NYC, MEDICOM + MATTEL.

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Vivien of Holloway is the leading name in 1940’s and 1950’s reproduction clothing, from smart separates, to elegant eveningwear. With period perfect fabrics, our focus has always been on producing beautiful pieces with the look and charm of authentic vintage, but in a range of sizes to fit and flatter modern figures and lifestyles.Our signature tightly nipped waist and halter neck features heavily in our collection- available in a full circle dress, or pencil skirted version- and is guaranteed to turn heads with a swish or a wiggle!

American Apparel is an Industrial Revolution

American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer, based in downtown Los Angeles, California. We currently employ approximately 10,000 people globally (about 5,000 in LA), and operate more than 285 retail stores in 20 countries.

Within our business model, knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, photography, marketing, distribution and design all happen in the company's facilities in Los Angeles. The company operates the largest garment factory in the United States, at a time when most apparel production has moved offshore. With our recently opened stores in China, we are now selling Made in USA clothing in the largest consumer market in the world.

American Apparel leverages art, design and technology to advance the business process, while continuing to pioneer industry standards of social and environmental responsibility in the workplace.

Alice graduated with a BA Hons in Fashion in 2008 and has recently established her own womenswear brand. Her recently founded brand has rapidly become a sensation and during its first year has gained fans such as Jessie J, Cher Lloyd, Kimberly Wyatt, and Littlemix among others. Prior to this she designed for major productions including The Clothes Show, The X Factor, Britain's Next Top Model, Got To Dance and the launch of the new Range Rover Evoque.

Alice specialises in designing surreal, graphic prints, inspired by  fairytales with lowlights of a far darker nature, resulting in a juxtaposition of sexy flamboyancy and giger-esque goth. Prints cleverly morph around the contours of the female form, creating the illusion of an exotic creature like second skin.

London based Turkish designer Bora Aksu received his first acclaim when he graduated from Central St Martin’s MA in 2002. Hailed as ‘the star of the show’ by The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and The Independent, Bora’s collection also attracted the eye of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabanna who purchased pieces to use as inspiration.

With confidence in Bora assured the ARG group awarded him sponsorship enabling him to make his debut off-schedule show at London Fashion Week in February 2003. A resounding success his debut was named ‘one of the top five shows’ by The Guardian and subsequently led Aksu to receive the New Generation Award placing him on the official London Fashion Week schedule the very next season. In total four consecutive New Generation Awards were given to Bora who remains on the official London Fashion Week schedule.

“The buzz around Bora Aksu is ever-growing; it’s easy to see why.” Vogue

Always happier in the background Bora prefers to let his designs do the talking. Through his career he has developed a very distinct signature. Romantic but always with a darker twist his demi-couture pieces are full of elegance, intrigue and seduction.

During his career Aksu has collaborated with other international brands likeTopshop, Nike, Converse, Anthropologie, Absolute, Koton, Armaggan, Bracher Endem, People Tree and had seven windows at Selfridges. He has also created costumes for signers Clare Maguire, Tori Amos, Little Boots and dance company The Cathy Marston Project while dressing Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller for film junkets and collaborating with the Dali Institute and Design Museum.

Bora Aksu now produces 4 collections a year having introduced Pre collections in 2012 as well as a hosiery line. In autumn winter 2012 his first handbag collection is released with exclusive styles launching in Harrods.

Hugh Harris Formal Attire has been offering menswear, menswear hire and formal attire to the more discerning man since 1914. Hugh Harris' longevity and wealth of experience ensures that their clients enjoy some of the finest products and customer service found in the formal wear hire industry.

Offering a multitude of "own" design suit and accessory styles, to hire or buy ensures you optimum choice. However to offer something different they also carry an exclusive range from none other than William Hunt of Savile Row. Building on past designer hire collections from the likes of Ozwald Boateng of Savile Row and Tom Gilbey, London. Whether you desire traditional or modern, choice or lack there of, is simply not an issue.    

Hugh Harris Formal Attire, 13, High Street, Woking, GU21 6BL
Tel:                  (01483) 756267
Fax:                  (01483) 764288
E-Mail:              sales@hughharris.co.uk
Website:           www.hughharris.co.uk

The consummate modern wardrobe is a place where worlds collide. Elements of urban routine and weekend relaxation cross style boundaries into each other’s territory.

The Stefanel customer collects and mixes the pieces that she loves, paying attention only to the requirements of her own routine. She styles her wardrobe in a way that uniquely suits her life.  Her favourite pieces are prized for the things that really matter to her: quality, craft and comfort. 

Layering the tailored over the soft; the urban over the sporty; the classic over the relaxed; the country jacquard knit over the rock chic leather pant: she prizes style impact over fashion formulae.

And it seems to her the more she mixes things up, the better she looks.

The texture of aran and jacquard knits over glossy urban leathers achieves a seductively chic slouch.

A sharply tailored city coat in softest camel is a timeless wardrobe essential, but over cashmere track pants is also a head turning trend.

A mannish cigarette pant in wool suiting is chic with flat brogues and cool with a hooded cashmere sweatshirt.

The coatigan has become a fashion classic in her wardrobe, so addicted is she to its laid back luxury. She styles it up over a dress and pumps or down over a bare leg and boots.

She is apt to find that with a chunky knit, she can dispense entirely with her jacket. That’s her favourite kind of fast fashion.

And she mixes her best loved sporty pieces, her parka and her leather biker jacket, with her sharpest city clothes and makes them fresh again.

Finishing touches are the details that make all the difference. So her fringed boots are what give her simplest separates an urban edge. Her softest leather portfolio bag is updated a chunky chain handle and panel of tweed. And the deepest hobo tote is what gives her swingy short coat its fashion attitude.

With the AW12-13 Stefanel collection, our girl is good to go.

James Tudor is an iconic British men’s lifestyle brand. Launched in London in 2009, with the motivation behind the brand to provide luxury products with unparalleled t, quality and attention to detail for todays man.

The inspiration for James Tudor comes from men’s period tailoring, an era when garments were crafted by the skilled hands of a tailor. A time when a man placed a high emphasis on the immaculate detail of how they dressed. Every peice in the collection embodies this ideal, whether it’s the cut, perfected by our pattern cutters, the amazing feel of the fabric or the intricate detailing. James Tudor wants every man to feel his best, to have condence and to be empowered by the garments he is wearing.

While emulating historial British Tailoring, the collection emphasizes a contemporay edge epitomized by today’s aspiration for tness.

The brand currently consists of a full underwear collection as well as the recent addition of its
casual/athletic wear range. Next season the brand sees the introduction of its rst swimwear collection,
due to launch Spring/Summer 2013.

 

James Tudor International is located at:

9107 Wilshire Blvd

Suite 450

Beverly Hills

CA 90210

Telephone No. +1 323 337 9882

Web Details: www.jamestudoronline.com

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/pages/James-Tudor/71435525604

Miss Selfridge

Show stopping dresses adorned with sequins and pearlescent beading in pinks, taupe and ivory bring winter wonderland glamour to any party. For a girly feel the metallic rose gold foil dress has a beautiful warm glow, or ooze Hollywood glamour in the dove grey lace pencil dress with delicate embellishment. Beautiful feathered collars and stoles in an array of colours perfect the whimsical look. Pretty mini dresses and glitter skater skirts are paired with retro knits with ribbon detail and dainty ditsy prints for a more contemporary feel.

Bewitching gothic glamour changes the mood with a lipstick red lace panelled dress and sumptuous separates including lace pussy bow blouses, lace cigarette trousers and gold beaded shorts. Dazzling handmade statement collars featuring velvet bows, laser cut detail, coloured jewels and heavy duty studs finish the look beautifully. The classic black prom dress has been given a vamp-over by adding a flirtatious sheer lace back and a 3D crochet skirt encrusted with silver sequins.

Our stand out oriental embroidered tailored jacket is key with rich bold colours and intricate detail. Skirts take inspiration from the East with metallic jacquard and brocade skirts with peplum, skater and dirndl silhouettes styled with oyster and jewel encrusted tops for an enchanting look.

For classic evening elegance a monochrome palette gives coquettish details a refined, graceful finish. The black spot mesh dress with flirty scattered floral appliqué and tulip skirt is charmingly enticing whilst the white boucle biker is teamed with a sheer skirt for a soft yet sexy feel. Ladylike pointed shoes and studded ankle boots complement the look.

Mixing prints on print is still key - freshen the look this season by contrasting statement geometrics with bold florals.

BANK Fashion is a dynamic, young, fashion forward, unisex retailer carrying the hottest brands of the moment from Lipsy to Superdry and Dr. Martens, as well as popular own brands such as Ribbon, Blonde + Blonde, Nanny State, Rivington and Kitsch Couture. With over 80 stores across the UK and a rapid and continued store expansion, BANK continues to provide an unrivalled collection of the most on trend clothing and footwear brands.

Any web links (website, facebook, twitter etc)

www.bankfashion.co.uk

http://www.facebook.com/BANKofficial

@BANKfashion

Celebrity Favourite HabibiCrystals is delighted to provide the Clothes Show Live with some fabulous bejewelled and studded items! Previous clients include Jessie J, Paloma Faith, Little Mix, Kimberley Wyatt and Ashley Banjo! All items are handmade using Swarovski Crystals, order and follow on Twitter @HabibiCrystals

Launched in 2010, sweet toothed designer Josh Wayman had one mission: to create footwear that is the ultimate eye-candy. Since its launch, the brand has grown from strength to strength with its bold collections and hot designs, which seamlessly connects high street price-points with a luxury look and feel.

Not just satisfied at being at the forefront of the fashion trend, Kandee Shoes also prides itself on a huge array of celebrity customers from Jessie J and Tulisa to the Kardashians and Cheryl Cole, all contributing to Kandee Shoes’ worldwide credibility.

Email: kandeeshoes@slampr.com

Dedicated Press Line: 0844 875 1499

Contact info:

http://www.kandeeshoes.com/

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http://twitter.com/kandeeshoes

DESIGNER NAME: Alex Christopher

Menswear Award winning designer Alex Christopher is the owner of the 'Each To Their Own' boutiques and designer of the individual fashion label 'Alex Christopher. Continuing to grow his brand with his customers, public and celebrities, the designers approach to fashion is like no other as each one of his garments are limited edition. With collections inspired by classic tailoring and a modern edge, every piece is painstakingly designed to perfection and with only a few of each item being produced, the garments are truly exclusive.

BACKGROUND:

Born in Sheffield, 27 year old self taught designer Alex Christopher originally a hairdresser with passion for fashion started his underground label ‘Alex Christopher’ in the early months of 2005. By the end of 2005 Alex had set up his first boutique ‘Each To Their Own’ in a small workshop in Sheffield.

Alex’s original idea for ‘Each To Their Own’ was to create an outlet to stock his label and other individual designers who cut from the same cloth. The company and label were growing at an incredible speed opening boutiques in Leeds and Sheffield on the main central high streets, offering individual and truly limited and exclusive garments and in autumn 2011 Alex launched the boutiques official online shop website and a Flagship store in central Manchester on Deansgate.

Over the past few years Alex’s label and boutique have achieved a substantial amount of recognition, nominated for Sheffield's Retailer of the year 2012 and Leeds Best Independent Womenswear and winning various awards such as Manchester's Best Menswear Award 2011. Other achievements include working on high profile events including Mobo Awards 2011 and Soap Awards 2011 to name but a few.

SIGNATURES:

Menswear : Drop Crotch Jeans, Ibiza Stripe Vests, Tweed Suits, Statement Jewellery & Hand Made Leather Shoes

Womenswear : Tweed Hitches, High Collars, Mixing Leather & Jersey

Sales & Info Contact

Head Office

Each To Their Own Ltd

E: info@eachtotheirown.co.uk

T: 0844 809 4461

Press Contact

Paul Lloyd

Writefour PR

E: Paul@writefourpr.co.uk

T: 07557 908 691

INBAR SPECTOR is a designer to watch; the Israeli-born creative, who will present her Spring/Summer show at London Fashion Week , is quickly capturing the imaginations of London's most cutting edge scenesters with her "outrageous" constructivism, crinolines and corsetry.

Inbar Spector insist that her designs will be edgy but also incredibly wearable.

Since graduating from Israel's Shenkar College with four excellence of achievements awards, Spector has won acclaim internationally (in France, presenting her collection using models walking on ice for the Les Chiffons de Diamant Award, and in Japan becoming a finalist in the New Designer Fashion Grand Prix), but it's perhaps London where her gothic-inspired vision feels most at home.

Inbar Spector works with a creative team in London and future plans for the label include branching into men’s wear and accessories.

inbar@inbarspector.com

www.carleyhague.com

 Carley Hague is a london based designer making tailor made outfits for singers and performers as well as styling and performing herself. Her first big name was skin - from skunk anasie and continued to make for the likes of Jessie j , Paloma Faith, Natasha- Bat for Lashes, Alexandra Burke and many more exciting acts and artists. She has a love for brilliant vibrant colour and pattern, making considered couture that brings out the finest qualities of the wearer and the full potential of their character.

A Be Worn girl is creative, independent and not afraid to experiment, but perhaps a former fashion sheep who has ditched the shearling and taken a new lease of fashion life! She has style spilling out of her pockets but no where to spend her hard earned cash. Sound familiar? Be Worn is here to give you that longed for fashion buzz that you've been searching for.

Bringing together like minded girls into an environment where they not only gain fabulous clothes but confidence and creativity through fashion. The ultimate fashion home.

T.U.K Shoes the San Diego based footwear company that was born in England but raised in California. Shoes inspired by the underground: made for bands, music fanatics, individuals with eclectic tastes, punks and pin-ups. T.U.K makes a huge range from traditional classics to modern upstarts, constantly providing creative style with a gritty edge.

Contact info:

Web: www.tukshoes.co.uk

Twitter:  twitter.com/TUKSHOES_UK

Facebook: facebook.com/TUKshoesnews

Trade contact: Steve Edwards steve@drooth.com