Celebrating its 10th anniversary – Profile November 19th 2008
29-08-2008
Profile will be into its 10th season and having just returned from its New York debut show with Nolcha (September 10th/11th during New York fashion week) the branding of Profile will never be stronger. It's time for you now to get your name out in industry and start promoting you and your brand to the right target audience of press and buyers.
Profile will be part of the Fashion Expo event; a unique trade exhibition that combines the best of London designers with the best of London manufacturing. It's a perfect start for new and emerging designers.
Joyce Thornton, WGSN
‘Profile showcased some great young talent in fashion and accessories, as part of the first Fashion Expo event. This was a great opportunity for these new entrepreneurs to make fresh contacts and connect with both fashion buyers and small production units.
As well as giving the designers great exposure, Fashion Expo workshops organised throughout the two day event, gave invaluable insider knowledge into the industry from many seasoned professionals. This is a great initiative which gives tangible, practical support and valuable exposure at the same time, and I hope it continues and grows.'
So how does Profile Work?
Leading retailers sponsor categories and provide the winning designer with a unique chance to sell their garments in the flag ship stores.
Debenhams – Menswear Award
'Debenhams is pleased to part of the continuing success of Profile (8th season() and we have supported the menswear category from the very beginning. This is just what new designers need and likewise Debenhams prides itself on discovering new and important trends. ‘
Hobbs – Accessory Award
Nick Samuel
‘Profile is as good as, if not better than LFW.'
Whistles – Ladieswear Award
Amanda Burrows
TopShop – Most Promising CMT unit.
Mel Frame
‘The Fashion Expo event was a fantastic forum for networking and building up ideas and this was exactly why TopShop was a participating sponsor.'
So how does it all work?
The event is sponsored by City Fringe Partnership CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS and the London Development Agency CLICK HERE
As a result the event is highly subsidised and costs just £225 plus VAT for a dedicated stand just for you…remember you also have the chance to display your collection on the full catwalk too.
How do I apply?
Simple…click here to download an application. This is your chance to razzle and shine!
Applications close Monday 22nd September. Limited places available..
Don't take our word for it…here's what the winners had to say……
Whistles award for New Designer presented by Amanda Burrows Brand Director
Sugarhill
"We are delighted with our win. It was an extremely pleasant surprise! We are really looking forward to the oncoming months and can't wait to start working with Whistles. We would also like to thank the team at Fashion Enter for their encouragement and support."
The Debenhams award for menswear was presented by Adam Creasey, Menswear Director. Winner Ross Fountayne.
Who Else
Ross Fountayne
"This is just a dream come true I am so pleased about this. I am so grateful for all the help I have had from the YEP team and Fashion Enter – it's just brilliant news. As a brand new designer into the fashion industry this is the best possible start I could have ever hoped for."
The Hobbs award for Accessories presented by Nicholas Samuel, MD
Ruthi Orlin
"I am delighted to have won this award; I am incredibly excited to have my name associated with such a well established and sophisticated store. It's a wonderful opportunity for me to be working closely with a retailer that has stood the test of time and that has also moved with the times. I am most grateful to Jenny Holloway for organising the Profile event; it has given me a platform to stand on and therefore the chance to be recognized by the likes of HOBBs'
