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1205 - Paula Gerbase, British Fashion Council, J. JS Lee, knit wear designers, Liam Fahy, Lucas Nascimento, Marques'Almeida, milliners, Nasir Mazhar, NEWGEN recipients S/S 2014, shoe designers, Simone Rocha, Sister by Sibling, Sophia Webster, womenswear designers
In numerology the significance of the number 9
has several meanings, among which are
artistic and philanthropic
relevant key words in describing the aims of
the British Fashion Council (BFC) – NEWGEN programme:
artistic: the creative genius of the winners
philanthropic: BFC sponsorship package
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The NEWGEN awards identifies emerging fashion design talents
and offers the recipients financial support and industry mentorship
to further augment their brand.
Previous NEWGEN alumni lists an impressive roster:
Matthew Williamson, Mary Katrantzou, Alexander McQueen
to name but a few.
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The current awardees for spring/summer 2014
will present their collections in September
during London Fashion Week.
The winners are …
For Catwalk Sponsorship:
Lucas Nascimento, Simone Rocha, Sister by Sibling
J. JS Lee and Marques’Almeida
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For Presentation Sponsorship:
1205, Sophia Webster and Nasir Mazhar
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For Exhibition Sponsorship:
Liam Fahy
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A bit about these amazing young talents:
Lucas Nascimento
(image from ffw.com.br)
Born in Brazil, 2008 graduate from London College of Fashion,
for last three seasons has shown at Rio Fashion Week
signature: knitwear innovation
“My pieces are a take on classic cocooning, protective knit,
but with a twist – either in yarn or structure.”
(image from trendhunter.com)
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Simone Rocha
(image from guardian.co.uk)
Born in Dublin, MA 2010 from Central Saint Martins
signature: “modern and strong yet romantic.”
trademark piece: floating perspex brogue
Floating Perspex Brogue
(openingceremony.us)
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Sister by Sibling
design trio: Sid Bryan, Joe Bates and Cozette McCreery
(image from uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com)
The designers hail from Yorkshire, Leicester and London respectively;
they have each worked for various design brands and labels
signature: knitwear with a sense of humour
(image from tumblr.com)
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J. JS Lee
(image from vogue.co.uk)
Born in Seoul, Korea
graduated with an MA in Womenswear 2007, Central Saint Martins
signature: “chic, minimalist and modern tailoring
(image from modefabriek.nl)
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Marques’Almeida
design duo: Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida
(image from fashion-enterprise.com)
Both graduated in 2007 from CITEX Fashion School, Portugal
and received MA degrees in Fashion, Central Saint Martins
signature: “raw, young, effortless, lived-in”
trademark piece: “oversized distressed denim T-shirt
with heavily frayed edges.”
(image from fashion156.com)
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1205
by designer Paula Gerbase
(image from zimbio.com)
Born in Brazil, studied womenswear at Central Saint Martins
signature: “restrained modern tailoring”
(images from 1205.eu)
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Sophia Webster
(image from guardian.co.uk)
Studied at the Royal College of Art and shoe design at Cordwainers
design assistant to Nicholas Kirkwood since 2010
signature: “single soles, feminine lines and strong silhouettes
trademark piece: “the Aztec open-toe bootie”
(image from fashionide.tumblr.com)
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Nasir Mazhar
(image from timeout.com)
Worked with theatrical designer Mark Wheeler, trained with Jane Smith
signature: brings urban edge millinery creations
“the box peak cap”
trademark piece: the ZX300 cap (bully cap)
ZX300 cap
(image from farfetch.com)
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Liam Fahy
(image from liamfahy.com)
Born in Zimbabwe, studied shoe design at De Montfort University
signature: “anything that makes a woman look and feel sexy.”
trademark piece: ‘The Charlotte’
(image from zankyou)
The Charlotte
in lilac satin
~
Congo
s/s 2013
(image by shoerazzi.com)
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