The very best of British design – from posh frocks to quirky accessories, from a new generation of young hot stars to those who have a worldwide reputation to maintain – that’s what’s on offer from the record 150 companies showing in Paris next month at the Paris Fashion Week shows (2-6 October 2009).
International buyers will be further tempted to purchase British designs as prices are very affordable – particularly those who can take advantage of the weak British pound.
Below is a selection of the collections on show. Full details of who is exhibiting where can be found on the Brits in Paris showguide, map and exhibitor listing at The very best of British design – from posh frocks to quirky accessories, from a new generation of young hot stars to those who have a worldwide reputation to maintain – that’s what’s on offer from the record 150 companies showing in Paris next month at the Paris Fashion Week shows (2-6 October 2009).
International buyers will be further tempted to purchase British designs as prices are very affordable – particularly those who can take advantage of the weak British pound.
Below is a selection of the collections on show.
Avshalom Gur
David Fielden
Alex Monroe (jeweller with a love of nature)
Rupert Sanderson (super shoes)
Rocio (amazing acacia wood handbags)
Misa Harada – quirky designs and collaborations with Yohji Yamamoto
Philip Treacy – grabs the headlines at the best society weddings
Stephen Jones – for 15 years in sync with Galliano
Meli Melo – revolutionising bag carrying – seen on the arms of Kate Middleton, Jaime Winstone and Kimberley Stewart
William Tempest – shades of Alexander McQueen combined with Roland Mouret and now collaborating with Sony VAIO
KTZ – Kokon Tozai – very bold, exciting, “insane”
Maria Francesca Pepe – fuses decorative design with wearability
Osman Yousefzada – acknowledged as the new King of the Little Black Dress
Antoni and Alison – fashion royalty with a whimsical touch to their designs
House of Holland – the it-brand of London Fashion Week – now in tights!
Orla Kiely – Designer of the Year 2009, UK Fashion Export Awards
Ostwald Helgason – dramatic prints, as seen on Rihanna
Steph Aman – romantic, embroidered womenswear
Full details of who is exhibiting where can be found on the Brits in Paris showguide, map and exhibitor listing at www.ukfashionexports.com.
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