NEWS| Peter Pilotto takes part in Westfield's 5th Birthday Collaboration

To celebrate Westfield's five birthday, five acclaimed London Fashion Week designers have designed a capsule collection of sweatshirts exclusively for Westfield London. The collaboration sees Louise Gray, Richard Nicoll, Sophia Webster, Thomas Tait and former Fashion Scout star Peter Pilotto create a one-off sweatshirt that fuses each designer's iconic style with 'Westfield London'. 

The limited edition jumpers are £65 each and are on sale from 30th October to 3rd November (or until the sell out - so get one whilst you can!) at Westfield London's Pop-up Shop and all sales proceeds go to Westfield's charity partner Save the Children. 

Fashion Scout alumnus Peter Pilotto and his partner Christopher De Vos were interviewed on the opportunity (see video above): “Sweatshirts are the most versatile of garments and having the opportunity to apply a print to a blank canvas, to create an accessible fashion must-have, was exciting. Designing this product exclusively for Westfield London has been great fun and it is fantastic that all proceeds are going directly to Save the Children" - 

For full information on the birthday collection, visit Westfield's website. 
By Cass Gowing, Editor @CassGowing

COLLECTION| Peter Pilotto FEB'13

This morning saw Fashion Scout alumni, Peter Pilotto showcase his AW13 collection at the Tate Modern. The Peter Pilotto label conceptualises architectural structure fused with scientific, digitally driven abstract prints, showcased in a spirited palette of hues; and this collection is by no means an exception to the brand aesthetic.

The catwalk demonstrated an eclectic mix of androgynously derived outerwear, embroidered with effluent abstract oriental design, juxtaposition panel, statement shoulder dresses, softened by digital prints and fluted knee length hem lines; with the addition of proclaimed quilted oversized crop and mid-length jackets and coats, printed, of course. Whilst androgyny and structure were definitively key to this collection, the pieces remained elegant and quintessentially feminine throughout.

Colour was diversified through a composition of canary yellow, royal blue, mauve and intense ruby red with monochromatic extracts of black and white; whilst the models wore fresh-faced radiant make-up with slight contouring, not to detract the focus from the luxuriously hedonistic designs.

Brooke McCord  (@BrookeMcCord)

Images via Style.com

VAUXHALL FASHION SCOUT ALUMNI| Peter Pilotto S/S13

Being the platform that it is, Vauxhall Fashion Scout have a number of alumni it has truly helped break into the fashion world. One such designer is Peter Pilotto, who showcased his S/S13 collection during London Fashion Week this morning, and graced the catwalk with a modern collection consisting of stylish garments, graphic prints and structured cuts. Combined with the frilly skirt hemlines, bold colour palette and patterning, he produced something somewhat psychedelic.

With a buzz already being created on Twitter and mentions from the likes of Susie Bubble and Vogue, we're looking forward to the positive reviews of his S/S13 collection.

By Josh Walker, (@josh_walker_)

Images from Style.com

NEWS| BFC have announced Women's Collections, including VFS alumni Peter Pilotto

Some of the Women's Collections designers, including Peter Pilotto. Image edited from Women's Collections website. 

Peter Pilotto's SS12 Collection, image from Sky.

This morning, the British Fashion Council has announced that the Women's Collections to take place, following Men's Collections, beginning 18th June. This is a development from their Pre-Collections guide that took place last year. Caroline Rush, CEO BFC commented “The aim of London Collections: Women is to create a resource for buyers, media and stylists to navigate the breadth of designers selling in London during this time.  Many designers showing at London Fashion Week have now introduced pre-collections, some for the very first time this season.  There are great showrooms here in London and we want to encourage as many as orders as possible to be written here.” Featured under the multibrand showroom 'Rainbowwave' is Vauxhall Fashion Scout alumni Peter Pilotto. Congratulations to the duo on their latest achievement! 

Why not view more of Vauxhall Fashion Scout's alumnus as well as our current designers on our website. 

Cass Gowing, Editor

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FEATURE| Manuela Dack interviewed for The Shop At Bluebird

Manuela Dack, photographed at AW12 Exhibition by Natalia Ilina

Vauxhall Fashion Scout designer, Manuela Dack has been interviewed by The Shop Bluebird. The prestigious Kings Road store, which is one of Manuela's stockists, talks with the designer about working with Alexander Wang, inspirations for her brand and the future of the label. 

Back in March, during her time showcasing her collection at VFS's Paris Showroom, Paul Baptiste, head buyer of Bluebird told The Independent that, "we have seen an amazing response to Manuela Dack who is popular with clients looking for innovative statement pieces". No wonder the store was keen to catch up with the designer!

Bluebird also stocks VFS alumni Peter Pilotto and Hermione de Paula. Read the full article on their site here. 

By Editor, Cass Gowing, 
T: @CassGowing

NEWS| VFS alumni Peter Pilotto praised for down jackets in Elle online

Vauxhall Fashion Scout is known for launching the careers of many of this countries most innovative fashion designers, including David Koma, Felder Felder and William Tempest. This week, it's been VFS alumni Peter Pilotto who has been making waves within the fashion sphere. His down take on puffa jackets have earned him a feature in Elle online. Peter was interviewed alongside designer Christopher de Vos at the launch of their collection Townhouse 23.

Talking to Elle, he describes his revamp on the jacket stating, "I loved the idea of a girl wearing a really elegant cocktail dress for evening and just throwing a down jacket on top. It’s cool, and very bold".


In other news, Peter Pilotto is now being stocked at US high fashion heavyweight retailer Opening Ceremony. Here at VFS, we're like proud parents. 

By Editor Cass Gowing, 

T: @CassGowing

Photography from Farfetch.com 

DESIGNERS| BFC presents British Designers Collective with Vauxhall Fashion Scout Alumni

Today see's The British Designer Collective head over to Bicester Village, with newly appointed Ambassador Alexa Chung at the helm. 

Up-and-coming designers will sit amongst established brands in 'The Great Hall'- a wondrous cavern of classic heritage and style contrasted with the beautiful blend of wit and sophistication that comes with contemporary British designers. 

The pop-up boutique is in it's third year at Bicester Village- one of the 'Chic Outlet Shopping' centre's, but this time brings with it a dedicated Menswear section, which will launch on 16th May.

Vauxhall Fashion Scout Alumni designers Hermione De Paula and Peter Pilotto are both there, along with BFC favourites Jonathon Saunders, Marias Schwab and Holly Fulton who have each been parts of the British Fashion Council London Showrooms in either London, Paris, LA or New York. 

To see more from the designers including the Vauxhall Fashion Scout Alumni, head over to the Chic Outlet Shopping website by clicking here.