PROFILE SELECT: THE FUTURE OUTLINED…

PROFILE SELECT will take place on Wednesday 9th March 2005 within the vaulted arches of Vinopolis, No. 1 Bank End, London SE1 9BU, situated Bankside, London Bridge.

Supported by The London Development Agency (LDA) and partnered by The Welsh Clothing and Textiles Association (WCTA) PROFILE is proud to have the continued backing of the influential British retailers; House of Fraser, Debenhams and Hobbs. 

“House of Fraser is delighted to sponsor PROFILE. We have supported this event since its conception and have watched it grow from strength to strength during the last 3 years. As a leading retailer of designer brands, we are always keen to support new and innovative talent. It is exciting to see the growth of the brands which retail successfully once they have been showcased at this fantastic forum.  We feel it is important to show our commitment to the industry’s young designers through this initiative and are once again proud to be involved.”
Caroline Withey, House of Fraser Brand Manager

“Debenham’s is delighted to be associated with Profile Select. As a design focused business we recognise the importance of nurturing fledging talent, strengthening the future of the British Fashion Industry.” 
Karin Huisman, Debenhams

“Hobbs is once again delighted to be sponsoring the accessories category at Profile Select.  The designs from last year’s winner ANN-ANN have had an amazing response from the press, with features in the likes of Marie Claire and Harpers & Queen.  We are all looking forward to the arrival of the product into the store this March.  This success story shows just how vital Profile is in exposing hidden talent.”
Imogen Crosby, Hobbs Communications Manager 

PROFILE is also thrilled to announce the support of TOPSHOP as a new addition to the collaborative this season.  As before, exclusive awards on behalf of House of Fraser, Debenhams and Hobbs will be presented to winning designers of the women’s, men’s and accessory categories respectively and specifically introduced this season is also a “New Designer Award” sponsored by TOPSHOP.

“We are delighted to offer our support to Profile this year by sponsoring the New Designer Award.  This award reinforces Topshop’s commitment to supporting the next wave of young British designers.”
Jane Shepherdson, Topshop Brand Director

PROFILE SELECT is a one-day event with two scheduled catwalk shows, at 4pm and the presentation show at 8pm.  Doors will be opening from 2pm.  Moreover, PROFILE SELECT retains its core objective to offer pre-selected designers a welcome platform from which they can develop their businesses, networking skills and industry contacts.  Distinctly positioned between Graduate Fashion Week and London Fashion Week PROFILE aims to promote Britain’s design talent through the ranks of the UK fashion industry. This season’s streamlined event is a preview for PROFILE 6, a two-day trade exhibition and catwalk theatre, to take place in September 2005.

PROFILE continues its pledge to the future of British fashion.

To register online for PROFILE SELECT please visit www.londonfashionforum.com

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