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134 DESIGNS SOLD & OFFERS OF FREELANCE WORK UP OVER 100%  This year's TEXPRINT new textile design stars received more commissions and freelance work than ever before following successful exhibitions of their work starting in London, moving to Paris and then Hong Kong. In particular Indigo, held in Paris from 15 to 18 September, 2009, was surprisingly positive, with sales of 132 designs (over 30% up on 2008) to the largest group of clients than ever before (up 50% up from 2008). Although the number of job offers made was down on last year, the number of freelance commissions received was up over 100% - reflecting the uncertain mood of the industry. (Many commissions and job offers are made following initial contact at the show.) Major names visiting and buying at Texprint included Diane von Furstenberg (who attended personally with her team), Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Guy Laroche, Liberty Art Fabrics, WWD, Custo Barcelona, H&M, New Look, Next, Victoria's Secret, Oscar de la Renta, Missoni and Jaeger. The six special prize winners presented their work at Interstoff Asia Essential, Hong Kong, from 7 to 9 October. The response from professional visitors was also very encouraging, with a record total of 246 contacts made, more than double those of last year. Throughout its 40 year history, TEXPRINT has helped to launch the careers of over 6,000 designers. TEXPRINT alumni work with some of the world's most prestigious companies including Burberry, Chloe, Christian Lacroix, Gucci, Hermes, Donna Karan, Lanvin, Missoni, Nicole Farhi, Paul Smith, Liberty Art Fabrics, Stella McCartney, The Colorfield and Circle Line. TEXPRINT is responsible for discovering some of the fashion industry's best kept secrets and has an impressive alumni list which includes Alice Temperley, Louise Goldin, Clare Tough, Michael Angove, Georgina von Etzdorf and Zandra Rhodes. For images of the presentation and any further information, please visit www.texprint.org.uk TEXPRINT® Major SponsorsAUSTRALIAN WOOL INNOVATION BURBERRY COMO UNIONE INDUSTRIALE THE COTTON INDUSTRY WAR MEMORIAL TRUST DIANE von FURSTENBERG THE DRAPERS’ COMPANY GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION THE HABERDASHERS’ COMPANY INDIGO JAEGER THE LAURA ASHLEY FOUNDATION MARKS & SPENCER NEW LOOK SANDERSON ART IN INDUSTRY TRUSTPrize Sponsors Australian Wool Innovation Liberty Art Fabrics Lyle & Scott Pantone EuropeSanderson Art in Industry Trust WGSN Sponsoring PublicationsCOLLEZIONI Trends VIEW Publications Noticiero Textil Supporters Aquascutum Boden British Fabrics/UKFT Donna Karan Friends of Texprint Giles Deacon Hobbs Jigsaw Lord Barnby’s Foundation Makower Prize FundMiroglio Textile Srl/Ulmia Nathan Jenden Paul Smith Pentland Group Plc Ratti SpA R.A. Smart Ltd Salvatore Ferragamo Italia SpA Swiss Textile Federation Weisbrod-Zuerrer AG The Worshipful Company of Weavers In-Kind Supporters Chelsea College of Art & Design D&AD Talentpool Emtex Ltd – Designer Forum Gallant Macmillan LLP London Printworks Trust Messe Frankfurt (HK) Mode Information R.A. Smart Ltd Society of Dyers & Colourists Toray Textiles Europe Ltd WGSN The comment section is restricted to members only. |
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