Fashion Scout Welcomes Marko Mitanovski

Fashion Scout are delighted to welcome Marko Mitanovski to the fashion Scout catwalk.

Serbian born, London based designer Mitanovski is best known for theatrical, detailed construction drawing inspiration from nature, history and architecture. His designs were chosen for Ones To Watch at Fashion Scout September 2009.

In addition to notable editorials in Dazed, Harper's Bazaar and L'Officiel Mitanovski's pieces have been worn by international stars including Lady Gaga, Katie Melua and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

We can't wait to see what AW15 has in store for Marko! Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden, February 20th-24^th.

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NEWS| Success of the David Longshaw for Matches collaboration

There’s something in the air in the world of designer collaborations. Over the next month or so you won’t be able to move on a central London street without the jab of an elbow here and there from people queuing for the next big designer team up. One that has been receiving critical acclaim is between illustrative marvel and designer David Longshaw and luxury retailer Matches Fashion. With British Vogue, Bazaar UK and LOVE Magazine amongst the UK publications that covered the collaboration as well as a vast social media buzz - this collaboration is one of the most talked about this season. 

Launched alongside the most recent London Fashion Week and Longshaw’s own collection, you can follow the adventures of Maude the modern mouse across a silk scarf as she takes on Fashion Week in style. In an exclusive interview with Matches Fashion, Longshaw describes Maude as “a cross between a mouse and a model” and “the most arrogant and egotistical fashion creation.” What’s not to love?

The three window designs for the Matches stores which bring Maude to life in the key pieces from the latest collections are modelled on the infamous Maudezine. Longshaw was named one of our Ones to Watch at Fashion Scout and with good reason; looking at his latest SS14 offering of sky blue and white adorned with print in distinct shapes, Longshaw - and Maude of course - are definitely going places.

Find out more about the partnership on the Matches website

By Olivia Hunter, Fashion Scout Writer. @oliviahunter

Image from Vogue and Bazaar UK.

NEWS| Exclusive catch up with Kirsty Ward

Because Magazine 

Harper's Bazaar 

Crack Magazine

 Grazia Magazine

 Susie Bubble, from Style Bubble, wearing Kirsty Ward

A certain Ms Kirsty Ward has been very popular as of late, in fact it seems you can't open a magazine without seeing her name - or jewellery - emblazoned across the page. Kirsty was first hotly tipped by yours truly - Vauxhall Fashion Scout showcased Kirsty's designs as an exhibition designer for SS11 and as VFS One's to Watch for AW11 - whilst Vogue hailed her 'Designer to Watch in 2011'. 

Here's a snippet of the recent press that the acclaimed designer has received, make sure you also check out the My Fashion Life's feature as well as the Because magazine's interview with her. 

Editor Cass Gowing caught up with Kirsty Ward to see how it feels to receive such positive press...

"The press exposure is really great at the minute, I'm working with such a great PR agency (Sane Communications) they are lovely people too. The press side of the business is really important as it definately leads onto sales and helping the brand grow, which is really important to me. 

I've also been getting some really amazing press in the Middle East as my pieces are stocked in Dubai and I visited there for an event earlier this year, the press out there have been really supportive, clocking up features in Grazia, L'Officiel, Time Out, Harpers Bazaar amongst various important Middle Eastern magazines, Newspapers and TV channels."

It seems like Kirsty Ward has been a very busy bee, but what is she up to at the minute?

"At the moment its a mix of production and S/S13 which I'm really excited about, I'm currently working on the final toiles for the garments and I have various jewellery elements lying around inspiring me. As I mentioned in my Twin Factory interview a hint of my inspiration is: Tea ladies and tabards with a modern sci-fi edge."

By Cass Gowing, Editor

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NEWS| Elisa Palomino featured in Harpers Bazaar US

Easther may have just flown past but relive the holiday with Harpers Bazaar pick of Easter 'bonnets', featuring Vauxhall Fashion Scout designer Elisa Palomino. 

Harpers Bazaar US chose five high fashion head-wear pieces, all from high profile designers, including Burberry, Lanvin and Dolce & Gabbana. Elisa Palomino's Golden Bird Headpiece from her SS12 collection nestles in perfectly amongst said established fashion heavyweights. View the report on Harpers Bazaar site here.

By Cass Gowing, Editor of VFS Blog, 

T: @CassGowing

Images of Elisa Palomino's SS12 catwalk show at Freemason's Hall from Wonderland Magazine. Images of the headpiece from Farfetch