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Thursday, November 19

Meet: Deibe Rondon
by
Helen
on Thu 19 Nov 2009 07:00 AM GMT
Some grown-up glamour has just arrived in the CwG store, courtesy of Mannhattan-based designer Deibe Rondon:

Venezuelan-born Deibe is a graduate of both the Fashion Institute of Technology and Central Saint Martin's. His collection includes sophisticated cocktail dresses, feminine separates and sleek knits.

You can shop the Deibe Rondon range, or invest in a new collection through the Back a Designer scheme in order to share in the profits.

Monday, November 16

Fit for the Royal Enclosure
by
Helen
on Mon 16 Nov 2009 07:00 AM GMT
Daughters of London is a recent addition to our stable of designers, with Ascot-inspired headwear:

Designer Jenny Lee created the line when she found herself out of luck trying to find a fascinator for the Royal Races.
Understated and elegant, these little beauties will see you right even through the daunting task of navigating the Ascot dress-code!
Shop the full Daughters of London range here.
Thursday, November 12

UK Young Fashion Entrepreneur Award
by
Helen
on Thu 12 Nov 2009 07:00 AM GMT

Sweet Nell McGinty, but it's hard to keep up with all the designer support being bandied around the UK at the moment.
If the Pringle design job competition and the BFC Vogue Fashion Fund weren't enough, a few of you can now also have a stab at the UK Young Fashion Entrepreneur Award.
This one recognises you as a future leader of the sector and bags you a research trip to Indonesia into the bargain.
To qualify you need to be a fashion entrepreneur, obviously - but also you should: * Be aged between 25-35 (ah, the 'Seinfeld/Friends' era) * Have at least 3 years' industry experience and * Reside in these United Kingdoms.
If that's you, find out more and apply here by 2pm on the 30th November.
Tuesday, November 10

British Fashion Awards go interactive
by
Helen
on Tue 10 Nov 2009 03:55 PM GMT

The British Fashion Awards are back for 2009 - and have gone all Web 2.0 on us (after a fashion).
As well as the usual categories of Designer of the Year and Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design, they've added a new category to celebrate the 25th anniversary.
You can now vote on the person who most "embodies the spirit of London and is an international ambassador for the capital." Choices include Stella McCartney, Sir Philip Green, Naomi and Kate, or you can nominate your own.
Go here to vote - the winner will be announced along with the rest on 9th December in WC2.
Friday, November 6

Designer Funding Progress 6th November 2009
by
Helen
on Fri 06 Nov 2009 09:52 AM GMT

Aquascutum A/W09 RTW, courtesy of Style.com
Here are the latest chart positions: Amount Invested Shares Sold Designer £2,360 236 Georgie_W_Couture £1,330 133 Plastikowy £930 93 Love Cole by Samantha Cole London £480 48 Fred Butler £330 33 Kelly Love £300 30 Pitchouguina £270 27 Marshall&Vox £230 23 Tom Florian Atelier £220 22 Tour de Force £200 20 Camilla Welton £180 18 Daughter Earth £80 8 Clash&Refine £80 8 Jennivi Jordan £70 7 Ayuk&Adaora £50 5 Minna £50 5 Katie Rowland £40 4 Heidi Mottram £30 3 Chrysalis £30 3 Deibe Rondon £30 3 Gemma Lister Jewellery £30 3 Hannah Makes Things £30 3 Seraglia £20 2 Anna Paola Pascuzzi Made in Italy £20 2 Penelope Lowe £20 2 PopRina £20 2 Simone Williams £10 1 ANA FAYE £10 1 Claire O £10 1 kathy & claire £10 1 MDD £10 1 Minnehaha £10 1 Sue Rock Originals £10 1 Alisa Benay £10 1 Funky Homo Sapiens £10 1 Sample Remix £10 1 Cristina Schamann Why are some designers not clickable?
Some of the designers haven't got any products on sale at the moment and so their profile is currently inactive.
All shares purchased still stand and you can view them in My Account >Designer Funding.
Thursday, November 5

UK Designer support from BFC and Vogue
by
Helen
on Thu 05 Nov 2009 07:00 AM GMT
Yes, actual Vogue.

Gareth Pugh RTW A/W09-10, courtesy of Style.com
If NEWGEN and Fashion forward are about getting your business lanched and thriving, the BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund is about taking your established business towards global hyper-growth.
As usual, it's a panel judging your applications - and those hoops are well worth jumping, because one winner will receive £200,000 without any expectation of shareholding. Even if you miss out on that, you'll stand a chance of getting access to mentors and other support to get things moving even further up.
Apply via the British Fashion Council site by December the 2nd.
Wednesday, November 4

Going to Ibiza
by
Helen
on Wed 04 Nov 2009 07:00 AM GMT
Oh, let's have some more unseasonal sunshine on Catwalk Genius! After Jennivi Jordan's bright prints we now get a taste of Ibiza courtesy of NastiMeri.

I'm very glad that London College of Fashion graduates Meri Markoska and Nasti Moto partnered up as I think the resulting brand name is rather delightful and certainly memorable.

Based in Ibiza and no doubt influenced by their surroundings, wearing their designs must feel like taking a year-round summer vacation. Ancient Greece mixes with modern romantics in their delicate floating layers - the result is as flirty as a surf instructor. Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about.

Check out NastiMeri's profile here, or go straight to the collection.
Monday, November 2

New from Jennivi Jordan
by
Helen
on Mon 02 Nov 2009 10:33 AM GMT
Following success at Carribean Fashion Week and praise from Style Bubble's Susie, we're delighted to announce some gorgeous new pieces from Jennivi Jordan:



Like Susie, we love the citrus-sharp colours and interesting textures of this innovative range.
If you agree, you can shop the collection here, or invest in Jennivi's next collection if you'd like to share in the profits from her undoubtedly bright future!
Wednesday, October 28

Going Caledonian
by
Helen
on Wed 28 Oct 2009 07:00 AM GMT

The 2009 Scottish Style Awards (not to be confused with the Scottish Fashion Awards) have seen past victories in the Fashion Design category by Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders and our own Aimee McWilliams.
This year's nominations include Alice Palmer and Laura Lees from Catwalk Genius, along with last year's winner Deryck Walker, Olanic's Niki Taylor, Judy Clark and Vidler & Nixon.

Alice Palmer Laura Lees
We're delighted for them all. Hallowe'en in Glasgow will see the winner announced - or you can check the website.
Monday, October 26

Win a Design Job
by
Helen
on Mon 26 Oct 2009 07:00 AM GMT

Pringle of Scotland
The BFC have teamed up with Pringle of Scotland to launch a new design competition.
The designer of the best capsule collection in the judges' opinion will win 6 months' paid work for the prestigious fashion house, as well as a grand to keep you in cosy sweaters.
The deadline for entry is 11th December and all the details are on the BFC site - good luck!
Wednesday, October 21

Heart of Glass
by
Helen
on Wed 21 Oct 2009 07:00 AM IST

We've been mightily impressed with newcomer Glass Magazine.
A stylish mix of fashion, art, music and design, it's setting cultural hearts a-flutter with its off- and online offering of coverage on the not-so-obvious but interesting.

Images from the graduate collection of 21-year old Belgian, Alexandra Verschueren.
The current Style section includes interviews with British Vogue Art Director Jaime Perlman and Polish designer Gzregorz Matlag of Maldoror, as well as coverage of Prada's new Made to Order service.
You can also stalk Glass on the usual networks. We think they'll be worth a follow.
Tuesday, October 20

Top 10 fashion films
by
Helen
on Tue 20 Oct 2009 10:11 AM IST
The Business of Fashion have gathered the best of the video work from fashion weeks and popped them into a handy Top 10 post.
It includes our the film by our own David David - which we wrote about recently.

Monday, October 19

Apply for NEWGEN 2010
by
Helen
on Mon 19 Oct 2009 09:31 AM IST

The British Fashion Council are currently accepting applications for the A/W 2010 NEWGEN scheme, designed to showcase and support the best of emerging talent in British fashion.
The deadline for applications is 26th October. Read more at the BFC and apply here.
Good luck!
Friday, October 16

Our Trip to Felicities
by
Kim
on Fri 16 Oct 2009 04:58 PM IST
A little while back Catwalk Genius headed to Shoreditch where the lovely Rebecca showed us around Felicities Designer Showroom.

Darkest Star’s intricate and beautiful bags, purses and scarves from The Study of an Orchid collection caught our eye. Especially this amazing shoulder piece...

Kumiko Watari’s quirky tees featuring great hand drawn prints…

Sadly we couldn’t make it to the Jacob Kimmie private viewing during London Fashion Week, but managed to take a peek at these stunning pieces at the showroom. Kimmie himself describes his work as ‘seriously sexy, jaw-droppingly luxurious directional neo-British style’, and we couldn’t agree more!

We loved Imogen Belfield’s stunning porcelain jewellery with gold, silver and gemstones.

We saw more show-stopping leather corsets from Harriet’s Muse…
And check out the artwork featured on the wall! Created by designers Cheryl and Craig themselves.

Heidi Mottram's eel skin designs that are both gorgeous and practical.

Catharina Eden’s new collection Jewelled Spine encompasses femininity and nostalgia, with chiffons, taffeta and satin, and a sprinkling of delicate prints from Rob Burton. The results are quite frankly, magical.
We got the chance to take a look at Lako Bukia’s beautiful Mushroom collection up close…
Last but not least, we checked out these striking pieces from new label e.g. Certainly one to keep an eye on!

Catherina Eden - Lako Bukia - e.g.
Tuesday, October 13

Maaike Mekking SS10 Look Book
by
Kim
on Tue 13 Oct 2009 11:34 AM IST
We have received the Maaike Mekking SS10 Look Book. Here are a few of our favourites for you to feast your eyes on!

Monday, October 12

David David S/S10
by
Helen
on Mon 12 Oct 2009 07:00 AM IST
Great coverage of David David's Spring/Summer 2010 collection over on Dazed Digital, including an interview and film presentation made in collaboration with Spring studios.


Continuing the signature geometric prints, but with a growing sophistication and elegance, the collection represents a logical and delightful evolution for the acclaimed label.
You can find previous David David pieces at a discount in our Sample Sale.
Friday, October 9

For EVER and EVER
by
Helen
on Fri 09 Oct 2009 10:55 AM IST
(via World on a Hanger blog)

Stella McCartney RTW SS10, Courtesy of Style.com
"The tipping point is here." So say the founders of the EVER Manifesto, a project designed to 'showcase and celebrate how ethical principles can underpin luxury lifestyles.'
It's a laudable effort, with the backing of a Princess of Monaco, no less. Launched at Milan fashion week and distributed at Stella McCartney's Paris show, EVER is hoping to make sustainable fashionable.
Get on board at the official site, and see the Business of Fashion's coverage.
Wednesday, October 7

Designer Funding Progress 7th October 2009
by
Helen
on Wed 07 Oct 2009 07:00 AM IST

Givenchy Couture A/W 09, courtesy of Style.com
Here are the latest chart positions: Amount Invested Shares Sold Designer £2,310 231 Georgie_W_Couture £1,380 133 Plastikowy £910 91 Love Cole by Samantha Cole London £450 45 Fred Butler £330 33 Kelly Love £300 30 Pitchouguina £270 27 Marshall&Vox £230 23 Tom Florian Atelier £220 22 Tour de Force £200 20 Camilla Welton £180 18 Daughter Earth £80 8 Clash&Refine £60 6 Ayuk&Adoara £50 5 Jennivi Jordan £50 5 Katie Rowland £30 3 Chrysalis £30 3 Gemma Lister Jewellery £30 3 Hannah Makes Things £30 3 Seraglia £20 2 Penelope Lowe £20 2 PopRina £20 2 Anna Paola Pascuzzi Made in Italy £10 1 ANA FAYE £10 1 kathy & claire £10 1 MDD £10 1 Minnehaha £10 1 Alisa Benay £10 1 Funky Homo Sapiens £10 1 Sample Remix £10 1 Cristina Schamann Why are some designers not clickable?
Some of the designers haven't got any products on sale at the moment and so their profile is currently inactive.
All shares purchased still stand and you can view them in My Account >Designer Funding.
Tuesday, October 6

Public Enemy choose crowd-funding
by
Helen
on Tue 06 Oct 2009 03:05 PM IST
We mentioned earlier this year that Chuck D had stepped up as Ambassador for music crowd-funding site, Sellaband.
Today, Techcrunch are reporting that he's gone a step further and now Public Enemy will fund their next album through their fans on Sellaband.

This'll be a great test of our own hypothesis that crowd-funding can work for creative businesses at any level of their career - not just those trying to establish themselves.
In other news, yesterday the New York Times covered the Catwalk Genius Back a Designer scheme - and hinted at some of the changes we have up our sleeves for the next few months.
Monday, October 5

Just this once - make War!
by
Helen
on Mon 05 Oct 2009 03:15 PM IST
Loving the Warrior waistcoat just added by Ayuk & Adaora:

Warrior, £165
It's made of natural Partridge feather, silk and cotton and not a small amount of fierce!
Wednesday, September 30

Maaike Mekking SS10 - 'Contemptation'
by
Kim
on Wed 30 Sep 2009 10:26 AM IST
Okay LFW is officially over, but don't worry we've still got some SS10 goodness to share!
Last week we headed to The Camp (The City Arts & Music Project) in Shoreditch for Maaike Mekking's SS10 show. The Dutch-born designer's new ready-to-wear collection seeks inspiration from the great femme fatale characters of our favourite cult films. From sharp shirts and trousers, to stunning floorlength gowns, each look sent down the runway exuded feminine power and allure. A minimal palette of greys, black and white provide a backdrop for beautiful detailing- layers, pleats and cutout work. We also loved the intricate hand-drawn flower detailing that added a perfect feminine edge.




Get Ready to Party
by
Helen
on Wed 30 Sep 2009 10:08 AM IST
Gearing up for a season of hard partying, Simone Williams has just added a range of glamorous dresses and tops that are just begging to go clubbing:

Monday, September 28

52 Card Pick-up
by
Helen
on Mon 28 Sep 2009 12:27 PM IST
It was Fred Butler's blog that tipped us off to the House of Cards exhibition at the Haunch of Venison Gallery, London.
A celestial line-up of names have designed cards for a silent auction in aid of Shelter UK, including Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, David Bailey and Rankin.

Queen of Hearts by Basso & Brooke

Five of Diamonds by Barbara Hulanicki
The auction and exhibition both close today - see Shelter for more details or view the artwork on the dedicated site.
Friday, September 25

Harriet's Muse SS10 - 'Come Fly With Me'
by
Kim
on Fri 25 Sep 2009 04:56 PM IST
On Sunday Catwalk Genius made a reutrn to Vauxhall Fashion Scout to take a look at the new SS10 collection from Harriet's Muse.
We were told to expect 'bold and naughty Victorian balloon prints; luxurious and tactile cloth' and we were not disappointed! Cheryl and Craig (the genius duo behind Harriet's Muse) have created stunning collection pieces in black, white, greys and creams. Trademark corsets were of course not forgotten this season, this time complemented with striking leather jackets, ballooning silhouettes and a delightful hot air balloon print. The sweet print and soft fabrics paired with corsets and leather is naughty but nice, and we love it.


Thursday, September 24

Alice Palmer SS10 - ‘What Happens in Vegas…’
by
Kim
on Thu 24 Sep 2009 01:31 PM IST
London Fashion Week is well and truly upon us people!
On Saturday Catwalk Genius caught Alice Palmer's SS10 collection, What Happens in Vegas... at Vauxhall Fashion Scout. Palmer’s AW09 collection was influenced by the sculptural architecture of Tokyo, and this season, the inspiration stems from the extravagant hotels of Las Vegas.
Palmer sent down the runway her signature knits, this time tailored to the body, celebrating the female form. With structured tailoring and padded features, Palmer created a clear futuristic feel to her collection. This was complemented with beautiful Grecian draping that evoked the flamboyance of Las Vegas perfectly. As for colours, fine silk knits in a rich range of blues, purples and shimmering nudes were served up. This collection is sleek, feminine and absolute luxury.
  
 
You can shop the Alice Palmer knitted jewellery range on Catwalk Genius.

Fashion Fringe Winners 2009
by
Helen
on Thu 24 Sep 2009 01:12 PM IST
We're loving Jena.Theo, winners of this year's Fashion Fringe:

Designers and LCF alumni Jenny Holmes and Dimitris Theocharidis with award presenter, Donatella V:

Wednesday, September 23

Spark Life
by
Helen
on Wed 23 Sep 2009 05:16 PM IST
We're delighted to welcome quirky jewellery label Urban Spark to Catwalk Genius:


The designers, shown above, are both called Nikki, which must make things easy in the office secret Santa draw.
Their first collection is named 'Jules' after the author of 'Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea', Jules Verne. As such, you can expect some pleasingly aquatic pieces such as these:

L-R: Silver Etchant Ring, £14.99, Black Etchant Necklace, £19.99, Ribbon Coral Bracelet, £14.99.
If you're in London on a Saturday from the one coming up until the 17th October, pop round and say hello to the ladies at Portobello market. For the rest of us, you can shop the line here.
Friday, September 18

Georgie W Couture Autumn/Winter 09/10
by
Helen
on Fri 18 Sep 2009 07:36 PM IST
Fresh from her acclaimed London Fashion Week show, Georgie W Couture now has a new Autumn/Winter range available on Catwalk Genius.

The range includes some fabulous faux-leather pieces, as well as these gorgeous elegant evening gowns:

You can shop the range, or buy a share in her next collection. Leading the funding charts and with rave reviews from fashion week, it looks like Georgie W Couture has a bright future ahead.
Tuesday, September 15

Fashion Forward winners
by
Helen
on Tue 15 Sep 2009 02:49 PM IST

Win Front Row tickets for London Fashion Week
by
Helen
on Tue 15 Sep 2009 07:00 AM IST

Our highest-funded designer, Georgie W Couture, is known for her sassy and sophisticated collections.
Now, she's offering one lucky winner the chance to win two front row seats at the London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 catwalk show "The Girl Can't Help It", taking place on Friday 18th September 2009.
You will be amongst fashion editors, buyers, celebrities, and top fashionistas in the industry having VIP treatment all the way. The winner will also be giving a VIP goody bag, a chance to meet the designer herself and a Limited Edition Georgie W Couture special gift.
To enter simply answer the following question:
Name one of Georgie W Couture's stockists.
Email your answer to info@freshstrawberry.co.uk with 'GWC COMPETITION' as the subject heading. Include the following information in your email:
Full Name:
Age:
Address:
Email:
Phone no:
Please note, applicants MUST be 18 or over.
Monday, September 14

This season's key questions
by
Helen
on Mon 14 Sep 2009 11:36 AM IST
Love fashion? Got 2 minutes going spare? Then we have some questions for you...
Friday, September 11

It's here..
by
Helen
on Fri 11 Sep 2009 07:00 AM IST
Thursday, September 10

Fashion Rocks for Charity
by
Helen
on Thu 10 Sep 2009 07:00 AM IST
We've been asked by the Fashion Rocks for the Childrens Trust event to put a call out for designers wishing to showcase, sell or donate their work for their charity event:

It also looks like a good night out for fashion fans for the £20 ticket price.
Where: The Bloomsbury Hotel, London W1
When: Thursday October the 29th, 2009
Tickets and more details: MyNewBestFriend.
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