WE ARE NOT SHEEP London 15th February 2018 ACelebrity models support groundbreaking eco fashion VIN and OMI is a British sustainable and eco-contemporary luxury fashion label. The next VIN and OMI AW18 fashion show at London Fashion Week held at the Andaz Hotel on the 15th February and will launch a new wave of eco textiles developed solely by the brand. The team have pioneered new ways of working with UK organic materials and have produced a chestnut ‘leather’. Also included will be VIN and OMI’s new range of soft synthetic wool and textiles, produced from salvaged plastic from ocean and river clean up operations. No - kill Llama and rare breed sheep fleece is also incorporated into the show, this has been collected from smallholders who clip their pets annually while allowing them a full natural lifespan. VIN and OMI have a large international celebrity following and have worked with public figures from Pamela Anderson to Michelle Obama This show will be introduced via a special installation by Blondie’s Debbie Harry and Matt Katz Bohen . Celebrity models will also walk in the show including UK iconic actress Jane Horrocks and Game of Thrones actress Laura Pradelska, who will walk alongside up and coming rap star Tino Kamal, singer Julius Cowdrey makes his catwalk debut 'Everyone wears clothes, it's time we thought about where they came from. I support VIN and OMI’s approach to thoughtful fashion’ Debbie Harry “Fashion, like all businesses, need to work hard to keep this planet going” Jane Horrocks WE ARE NOT SHEEP links to the designer’s work with new wool and also is political message to support individual thinking. This follows on from their last season show, Stop Fucking The Planet which the BBC Supporting the WE ARE NOT SHEEP theme is leading art brand Daler Rowney who have supported political artist Conor Collins to paint the show’s backdrops. Conor is famed for his portrayal of Donald Trump depicted by an image made from his using racist, sexist, ignorant and bigoted comments. Also supporting the VIN and OMI for the first time are three beauty brands who have been chosen for their careful approach to their product development. Hair company My. Haircare were chosen for their award winning approach to hair colouring, which delivers vegan colour pigment minus the toxic silicones and parabens . Nail Company NailBerry produces nail polish that have removed 12 key toxic elements from the process and the show’s makeup is sponsored by ethical company Barefaced Beauty. Leading brands Schwarzkopf and Macadamia Oil VIN and OMI will also be part of the LFW Designer Showrooms showcasing pieces from the AW18 collection made from their unique eco-exiles. Vin and Omi are pleased to be part of the British Fashion Council’s Positive Fashion platform, an initiative designed to celebrate industry best practice and encourage future business decisions to create global change.’

An extract from London Fashion Week SS18 Behind the Catwalk with Alice Archer, Eudon Choi, Faustine Steinmetz, Hallie Sara, Natasha Zinko, Osman, Sabina, Tata Nake and Theo VII

London 21 Septembert 2017. J.JS Lee Autumn Winter 2017 presentation at London Fashion Week. Born in Seoul, Korea, Jackie Lee spent five years working as a Senior Pattern Cutter in Seoul and two years at KISA London as Master Pattern Cutter. She studied at Central Saint Martins (MA 2010 womenswear) as well as completing the PG Innovative Pattern Cutting course at Central Saint Martins in 2007 In March 2010, she launched her eponymous label, J. JS LEE featuring sleek androgynous tailored pieces. For her first collection after college, she received NEWGEN sponsorship for SS11 in the exhibition space alongside many established London labels.

London 18 February 2017, Edeline Lee Autumn Winter presentation at Oxo Tower during London Fashion Week AW17. %0ACanadian-born, London-based EDELINE LEE graduated with a First from Central Saint Martins Womenswear and apprenticed in the studios of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano before working at Zac Posen in New York and as Head Designer for Rodnik in London. An unintentional soft launch led to a flurry of private orders and the birth of her eponymous collection in 2014. The designer has stated that she designs for the “Future Lady”: her work has been worn by stars like Alicia Vikander, Taylor Swift, Holland Roden and Solange Knowles. She has also received strong support from the women of the art world, who naturally gravitate towards her aesthetically sophisticated signature. %0A %0AEdeline Lee has been awarded support by the Centre for Fashion Enterprise and has been two times Finalist for the Samsung Fashion %26 Design Fund. Her work was recently exhibited by the curators of the Fashion Space Gallery to represent the “Future of Fashion Presentation”. She is currently nominated for Breakthrough Womenswear Designer of the Year at the WGSN Fashion Futures Awards. %0A %0ASpring Summer 2016 was her debut season on the official London Fashion Week schedule of the British Fashion Council. All Edeline Lee pieces are made of the finest French and Italian cloths, by hand in England.

London, 17th February 2017. Sadie Williams Autumn Winter 17 collection presentation at London Fashion Week. London-born designer Mercedes (Sadie) Williams creates modern textile driven fashion, juxtaposing modernity with craft. Her sensibility for combining a sporty tomboyish with grown-up femininity has been a signature since graduating with Distinction from the CSM MA Fashion course in 2013. She went on to become a Selfridges ‘Bright Young Thing’ and was included in ‘Designs of The Year Exhibition 2014’ at The Design Museum.

J.JS LEE presentation at the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design. Born in Seoul, Korea, Jackie Lee spent five years working as a Senior Pattern Cutter in Seoul and two years at KISA London as Master Pattern Cutter. She studied at Central Saint Martins (MA 2010 womenswear) as well as completing the PG Innovative Pattern Cutting course at Central Saint Martins in 2007 In March 2010, she launched her eponymous label, J. JS LEE featuring sleek androgynous tailored pieces. For her first collection after college, she received NEWGEN sponsorship for SS11 in the exhibition space alongside many established London labels.

Backstage photography during Oliver Spencer menswear catwalk at Londonb Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017. The Oliver Spencer label was founded in 2002 the brand has grown and sells to over 151 stores worldwide and has 4 stand-alone stores. Spencer has developed a sophisticated and intelligent design approach and continues to design a complete, contemporary wardrobe for the modern, fashion-conscious man. He draws inspiration from the world of art and architecture and London’s ever-evolving subcultures. Photos Kash/ProPugliaPhoto

PPQ La Fiesta Spring Summer 2017 presentation at St Bartholomew the Great in occasion of London Fashion Week SS17. PPQ London, 1992, Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker launched fashion label PPQ creating the inimitable style that continues to set the beat for London’s fashion drum today. From the early days there were zeitgeist design moves. PPQ spearheaded the drainpipe jean revolution dressing the day’s music makers. The label’s signature smock dresses and modern mini cocktail gowns soon became fashion-insider staples. Fashion’s best kept secret inevitably rolled off tongues and on to London Fashion Week’s official schedule to continued success. Today, the design duo craft cutting-edge collections in strong shapes and bold prints incorporating elaborate fabrics in a spectrum of vivid colours. Loyal PPQ fans have included some of the hottest style icons and artists including Kirsten Dunst, Sienna Miller, Rihanna, Lily Allen, Naomie Harris, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Daisy Lowe, Alexa Chung and Pixie Lott. Marrying music with style, PPQ also run a record label, 1-2-3-4 Records, launching acts including Whitey, The Bishops, The White Sport, Trafalgar, Objects and Cosmetique. 1-2-3-4 Records hosts an annual festival in Shoreditch, London, which fast became a UK summer festival highlight.

Istituto Marangoni students debut at the national fashion show at graduate fashion week. Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) in London, one of the most important events of the year for fashion students, lovers and professionals, opens its door again at The Old Truman Brewery in the heart of East London and Istituto Marangoni will spot its most talented students, the new generation of fashion designers. On June 5, The Old Truman Brewery in the heart of East London hosted the annual Fashion Show of Istituto Marangoni The London School of Fashion. The event saw fifteen graduates presenting on the catwalk seven menswear and eight womenswear collections: a highly coveted occasion to be introduced to the international audience of the Graduate Fashion Week, celebrating this year its 25th anniversary. Best designer: Inés Suelves Osorio. In her collection the traditional Japanese aesthetic mixes with a style inspired by the 60’s mods and rockers. Pink color, patches and zips are the key elements of her outfits.

Birmingham City University Presentation at The Graduate Fashion Week, London 5th July 2016. Birmingham City University is one of Britain’s leading providers of talented professionals to the cultural and creative industries. The School of Fashion and Textiles offers a large portfolio of subjects which reflect the changing nature of the global design industry. The portfolio of courses include fashion design, textile design, and fashion business promotion. The School has an excellent record for graduate employability. The School of Fashion, Textiles and Three-Dimensional Design offers a large portfolio of subjects which reflect the changing nature of the global design industry. Fashion communication, costume design, fashion accessories, styling, and design management all represent recent directions in our growing portfolio of courses which include Fashion Design, and Fashion Retail Management. The School has an excellent record for graduate employability.

Ravesbourne Show at London Graduate Fashion Week 2016. Sixteen fashion students from Ravensbourne showcased their collections on the catwalk during Graduate Fashion Week, the world's leading event celebrating the creativity of students and graduates within fashion. The students showcased collections that featured colour blocking, over-sized outerwear, creative draping, playful androgynous separates and tailoring that was commended by respected fashion commentators at the Old Truman Brewery in East London.

PAKISTAN FASHION WEEK PFW9 London Eight seasons of catwalks shows have given Pakistan Fashion Week London a reputation and track record of excellence. From New York to Oslo, Paris to Islamabad, Riwayat has painted a new face for Pakistan. In June 2016 Riwayat are delighted to present PFW9 London, a fusion of fashion, art and culture. Three catwalk shows will showcase Pakistan’s best and emerging designers in London over 2 days. More info at www.riwayat.london

London Fashion Week AW16 - LONDON FASHION WEEK AW16 SIBLING is a collaboration between Joe Bates, Sid Bryan and Cozette McCreery SIBLING launched on May 29th 2008. The premier menswear collection included bright and playful subversions of classic knitwear styles such as cashmere Twinsets in sequin leopard and sparkling Bretons. Today, the leopard motifs, Breton stripes and vibrant colour have gone beyond aesthetics, becoming integral to the label’s DNA. With SIBLING women’s they offer the same integrity and spirit to women. Their famous full Fair Isle knit look (known affectionately as Knit Monster) takes the cover of the book Doppelganger and travelled globally as part of the Wool Modern exhibition. Balaclava wearing Pandas Rock! and Tattooed Man exhibited in Holland in 2013 and their Sequin Kanaval Masks have made front covers: most recently Beyoncé on CR Fashion Book. SIBLING worked with Pudsey for Children In Need 2012 and designed and produced an outfit for Disneyland Paris’ Extended 20th Anniversary celebrations to represent the UK in March 2013. Awards include: Newgen Men and Women, Fashion Forward for Menswear and the first Dulux Colour Award: Best Use Of Colour In Fashion & Beauty. SIBLING are also the European representatives for WOOLMARK in 2014. Collectively as SIBLING they have worked with: Smiley, Swarovski, Barbie, Fashionary, G shock, Cassette Playa, Lulu & Co, Oxbow, Tween, Fred Perry, Topman and PUMA. Artist collaborations include Noble & Webster, Clym Evernden, Noah Scalin, Will Broome, Mike Egan and Jim Lambie

London Fashion Week AW16 Ryan LO Born in Hong Kong, Ryan Lo spent a significant part of his formative years in London, where he attended university, discovered his loves and hates, and met amazing individuals. Romantic fantasy is the consistent theme in the life and work of Ryan. Drawing inspirations from current pop culture and childhood nostalgia, Ryan crafts his designs with an unconventional DIY approach having taught himself to knit from YouTube tutorials. Since launching his label he has also acquired a new level of sophistication, yet his rule breaking, maximalist sensibilities still see him send an unexpectedly modern wardrobe down the runway. Perseverance and self-belief finally prevail, with his love for all things dreamy, Ryan is riding high on the seas of change to prove he's a force to be reckoned with.

A visit to London Fashion Week AW16 - The 63rd edition of London Fashion Week (LFW) return to Brewer Street Car Park this February (19th - 23rd February 2016). The schedule features 83 designers showcasing AW16 collections to UK and international press and buyers across five days. In this Gallery an extract from David Koma, Edeline Lee, Fyodor Golan, Holly Fulton, Jasper Conran, Ryan Lo, Sibling. Photos KASH GT

HOLLY FULTON PRESENTATION AT LONDON FASHION WEEK AW16 - Holly Fulton is a womenswear and accessories designer living and working in East London. Born in Scotland, Holly studied in Edinburgh before going on to the prestigious Masters at the Royal College of Art. She established her eponymous label in 2009 after gaining industry experience in London and Paris. Holly won Elle New Designer 2010, Scottish Young Designer 2009 and 2010, Elle Talent Launch Pad 2010 and Emerging Talent Accessories at British fashion awards 2010. She was a part of London’s Fashion East platform for two seasons before being awarded sponsorship and support from the UK's NEWGEN initiative five seasons in a row. The Holly Fulton label epitomises modern relaxed luxury. Attention to detail, complex graphic embellishment and witty twists are what make Holly’s work instantly recognisable. Hand rendered, digitally manipulated print coupled with unusual fabrications and embellishment create strong unified looks, from top to toe. Since her debut collection in February 2009 Holly has developed her own unique visual language, drawing upon a dizzying array of sources, from art deco lines and Bauhaus shapes, to pop art painting and psychedelic illustration. Rich multi-layered surfaces reflect a genuine love of both art history and popular culture. The research of a collection is of paramount importance to Holly, whose references have ranged from Joan Collins to Lady Chatterley, Margate to Mexico. Jewellery completes what Holly calls her ‘total look’, often cleverly worked into the clothing itself.

FYODOR GOLAN was establish in 2011 by Fyodor Podgorny and Golan Frydman. The designers drive and expressive approach established immediately recognisable brand image. Playful undertone with experimental cuts focused on bold colours and digital like textures. Whilst the collections vary in style the signature remains distinct. FYODOR GOLAN became the youngest brand to take part in Fashion Motions series, hosting catwalk shows at the Victoria & Albert Museum in historic Raphael Gallery. In 2015 duo won in category best new E -Store on the block at the Decoded Fashion Awards and have brought to life unique collaborations with My Little Pony, Transformers and Microsoft to the London Fashion Week catwalks. FYODOR GOLAN's exuberant collections are available in stores worldwide from Selfridges London, Luisa Via Roma in Florence, HLorenzo in LA, I.T China and Hong Kong amongst others.

David Koma Presentation at London Fashion Week AW16 - David Koma is a 29 years old Georgian born, London based fashion designer who has become synonymous with the ultra body contouring silhouette. Creating sculptural statement dresses inspired by the feminine form, it is this design element that has projected the young designer onto the international stage. After studying Fine Art in St Petersburg and showing his first collection at the age of 15, Koma moved to London in 2003 to take up a place at the prestigious Central St Martins College of Art and Design. It was here that he channelled his love of fashion and honed his design skills to create his signature look. He completed his BA in Fashion Design and graduated with a distinction in MA Fashion in April 2009 under the mentorship of late Professor Louise Wilson, OBE. Straight after graduation David Koma launched his eponymous label and is a participant of London Fashion Week, presenting 2 womenswear collections a year. In December 2013 David was appointed as Creative Director of French house Mugler.

Edeline Lee Presentation at London Fashion Week AW16 - Canadian-born, London-based Edeline Lee graduated with a First from Central Saint Martins Womenswear and apprenticed in the studios of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano before working at Zac Posen in New York and as Head Designer for Rodnik in London. In 2013, Lee was commissioned by jeweller Cora Sheibani to design a collection on which to display her jewellery. This accidental soft launch led to a flurry of private orders and the birth of her eponymous collection. It was discovered by Hamish Bowles, reviewed in Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily, written up by the New York Times and chosen as one of Harper’s Bazaar’s 10 Favorite Things and one of Vogue Italia’s Talents. Her work has been covered extensively in the press since. Edeline Lee has received strong support from the women of the art world, who naturally gravitate towards her aesthetically sophisticated signature of structured, feminine shapes, clean modernist lines, and precise attention to craftsmanship. She has gained international recognition for her fashion presentations which have the immersive quality of film and live performance. Her work was recently exhibited by the curators of the Fashion Space Gallery to represent the “Future of Fashion Presentation”. Edeline Lee is also a regular contributor to Style.com’s Video Fashion Week and Guest Editor for Stiletto Magazine. This season, Edeline Lee was awarded to be a New Fashion Pioneer for the Centre for Fashion Enterprise and is currently a Finalist for the prestigious Samsung Fashion & Design Fund. All Edeline Lee pieces are made by hand in England.

London Fashion Week AW16 - JASPER CONRAN catwalk show. Jasper Conran, OBE, is a British designer. Having trained at Parson’s School of Design in New York, Jasper Conran produced his first womenswear collection in 1978. A founding member of the London Designer Collections – subsequently renamed London Fashion Week – he has shown at international Fashion Weeks in Milan and London, where he continues to show today. Celebrating over 30 years of his own brand, Jasper Conran has diversified from womenswear into menswear, fragrance, luggage, accessories, collections for the home and a diffusion line J By Jasper Conran. In 2008 Jasper Conran received an OBE for his Services to Retail. In 2012 and in addition to running his own business, Jasper Conran became Chairman and Creative Director of The Conran Shop – a leading lifestyle brand with nine stores across the world. In 2013 Jasper Conran was appointed chairman of Conran Holdings – a business with architecture, design, retail and licensing arms.

LONDON FASHION WEEK 2013 © Kash Gabriele Torsello / ProPugliaPhoto (..a short selection)

LONDON FASHION WEEK DESIGNER NAME: Haizhen Wang BACKGROUND: Haizhen is originally from Dalian, China. He graduated from Central Saint Martins with an MA (Hons) in Womenswear, having completed a BA (Hons) in Design Technology at London College of Fashion. After graduating he worked for Max Mara, Boudicca and All Saints. SIGNATURES: “Masculine femininity with architectural references. Classical tailoring, bold design joined with precision and impeccable quality.” TRADEMARK PIECE: “Masculine, tailored jackets with an edge.” IDEAL CLIENT: “An extraordinary woman who is confident yet sensual and appreciates shape and form.”

LONDON FASHION WEEK DESIGNER NAME: Maria Grachvogel BACKGROUND: “I started cutting and making clothes from around the age of 12, when I learned the basics of pattern cutting and assembly at school in the Fashion and Textiles class. Then my own fascination for cut, form and drape led me to develop my own blocks and cutting techniques which have been the basis of my work. It was always my dream to be a designer with my own label and I therefore started my own business when I was 18.”

LONDON FASHION WEEK DESIGNER NAME: Emilio de la Morena BACKGROUND: Born in Spain, Emilio studied at Central Saint Martins and the London College of Fashion. He has worked for Rafael Lopez and Jonathan Saunders. Emilio is by nature an intellectual designer, whose passion lies in exploring new processes and ways of putting clothes together. He manages to create surprising and fastidiously sexy cocktail looks by modernizing old and obscure craftsmanship techniques. But just as important as the intellectual explorations behind a collection, is the way each garment makes the wearer feel - reinforcing her personality and a sensual femininity.

LONDON FASHION WEEEK DESIGNER NAME: Simone Rocha BACKGROUND: In 2008, Simone completed her BA in fashion from The National College of Art & Design in Dublin. She graduated from her MA at Central Saint Martins in 2010. SIGNATURES: “Modern and strong yet romantic.” TRADEMARK PIECE: "The floating perspex brogue." IDEAL CLIENT: “A woman who wants to wear beautiful things.” THE COLLECTION: “The west of Ireland.” FAVOURITE COLLECTION TO DATE: “Each season it is the most recent.” WHO EMBODIES THE SPIRIT OF YOUR BRAND? “Any woman or girl who can identify femininity.”

London 16 September 2013 KTZ Catwalk at London Fashion Week DESIGNER NAMES: Marjan Pejoski (Creative Director) and Koji Maruyama (Head of Design). BACKGROUND: Following the success of Marjan Pejoski’s own brand, KTZ arose mutually by himself and Sasko Bezovski – Pejoski studied fashion design at London’s Central St Martins University. It was shortly after the launch of KTZ that Maruyama was made head of design by Pejoski. After touring the world as a renowned DJ throughout the 1980’s, Bezovski generated the umbrella of retail stores ‘Kokon to Zai’ in London and Paris, combining the passion for music and fashion that has birthed a renowned cult hybrid since opening of business in 1996 as a music store; a space dedicated to all creative artists. Bezovski manoeuvres operational, commercial and financial areas throughout Kokon To Zai. Sasko Bezovski sasko@k-t-z.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 20 7434 1316 Mobile: +44 (0) 7876 716066 Press Contact Kusi Kubi press@k-t-z.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 20 8960 3736