Propress Return To FashionScoutAW15!

Propress have returned for Fashion Scout AW15 helping to put the finishing touches on the AW15 collection garments as they get models ready to hit the catwalk from tomorrow.

The unbeatable quality of Propress makes them the professional choice. Fast working and effortless, even on the most delicate of fabrics, their long lasting quality keeps them a Fashion Scout favourite season after season. Certainly a reliable and hard working staple for any backstage team.

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Propercorn at FashionScoutAW15!

Propercorn has returned to Fashion Scout AW15, providing our guests with the perfect Fashion Week snack.

With flavours from sweet coconut and vanilla to delicious worcester and sun dried tomato Propercorn's healthy twist on the classic snack make them the perfect guilt free treat during this busy show season.

Get your hands on a bag of Propercorn in the media lounge at Freemasons Hall or in your Fashion Scout goody bag so be sure to come down and check out our fantastic sponsors throughout the next five days!

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Snog Keep Models Happy During Model Casting AW15!

Held once again at the Freemasons’ Hall in Covent Garden on Monday 16^th February 2015 this year's casting saw over 350 male and female models in attendance, casting for 25 London Fashion Week shows at Fashion Scout London AW15, including our Merit Award and Ones To Watch shows. Models attended from London's top agencies including; Select, Elite, Premier, Storm, Models 1 and Wilhelmina.

Snog came to revive the models and designers with their frozen yoghurt tubs - offering flavours of Berry Blue, Summer Berry and Acai Burst that helped keep the energy levels up during this highly crucial day. Thank you Snog! 

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Vita Coco Return to Support FashionScoutAW15!

We are thrilled that Official Fashion Scout sponsor Vita Coco have returned to us for another season to keep our models hydrated during the AW15 casting day, in addition to our guests, make-up artists and stylists during the event.

Packed with nutrients and bursting with mega-electrolytes it is the best way to keep on your toes and and stay healthy during this busy fashion week. The refreshing taste is enjoyed by all and a staple fashion week must have - making running in heels a breeze!

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Dora Abodi and Fashion Scout AW15!

We are happy to announce Dora Abodi for our AW15 catwalk. The Transylvanian designer graduated from MOD'ART International Art and Fashion Acadamy in 2009, before completing a masters in fashion in Milan in 2013.

Defined as “baroque futurism” the designer's collections are known for religious themes, science fiction and romantasism. In addition to high profile editorials in worldwide Vogue publications, Nylon and WAD Abodi designs have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift, Fergie and Lindsay Lohan.

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

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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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Fashion Scout AW15 Welcomes back Lulu Liu!

Chinese born Lulu Liu relocated to London in 2008, and has since had work displayed at both the V&A Museum and The British Royal Ballet in addition to high profile editorials in Vogue, Elle and Cosmopolitan. The designer's graduate collection was nominated for the Future of Fashion award.

Based on the aesthetic of opulence and luxury, Liu creates unique, elegant and above all feminine garments, combining sharp silhouettes with bold colours.

With this her sixth collection showed through Fashion Scout, beginning with AW13 buyer and media acclaimed collection, we can't wait to see what Lulu Liu has in store for Fashion Scout AW15, Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden, February 20^th – 24^th.

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Fashion Scout Paris Showroom Designer Line Up Revealed

Celebrating 18 seasons of non-stop fashion innovation, Fashion Scout Paris presents

Carla Pontes • Cats Brothers • Daniela Barros • Dioralop • Gbemi • Gyo Yuni Kimchoe

Injury • J Moon • James Kelly • Joao Melo Costa • Keiko Nishiyama • Lucilla Gray

Min Wu • Minju Kim • Napsugar • Petra Ptackova • Quoi Alexander • Simon Ekrelius

Typical Freaks • Xiao Li • Youjia Jin • ZDDZ 

Fashion Scout are pleased to have the latest generation of bright new fashion design talent in our Paris AW15 Showroom. 22 specially industry selected designers from around the globe will be included in the showroom.

Running from the 5^th – 10^th March 2015 the Fashion Scout Paris Showroom is conveniently located in the heart of the fashionable Marais district. A firm staple of the Paris Fashion Week Schedule the Fashion Scout Paris Showroom is frequented by leading UK and International Press and Buyers.

The showroom is open daily from 10.00 – 19.00, closing at 17.00 on the 10^th March. Attendees of the showroom have recently included; Anna Wintour, Hamish Bowles, International Vogue, International Elle, LOVE Magazine, Interview Magazine, Joyce, Opening Ceremony, Dover Street Market, Colette, Selfridges, 10 Corso Como, Luisa Via Roma and many many more.

Join us in the showroom for a drink on Saturday 7^th March between 18.00 – 21.00.

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Kiev Fashion Days return to Fashion Scout AW15!

Running from 2013 Kiev Fashion Days sees Ukrainian designers showcasing their work as part of the Fashion Scout schedule. Past success stories from this unique creative collaboration include: Anna K, Lara Quint and Yasya Minochkina.

For the AW15 season Kiev Fashion Days will show the latest collections by three Eastern European designers including Pentatonica, Anna K & Dinara Nurlan, fresh from Kazakhstan's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. We can't wait to see what this season has in store for Kiev, Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden, 20^th - 24^th February.

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Fashion Scout welcome Portugal's Daniela Barros & Joao Melo Costa

Daniela Barros' carefully selected materials and prints are inspired by the juxtaposition between the ego and personality, the masculine and the feminine and the natural and the man-made. Held together with the concept of structuring and minimalism, the designer's aim is to avoid surplus of any kind, be it with colour choice, fabric or the inclusion of graphics.

Joao Melo Costa graduated Citix in 2011, following attendance at The Art's Univeristy of Porto in 2008. In 2012 his collection was nominated for Best New Talent at the Portugal Fashion Awards. The designer then went on to show his SS14 at London Fashion Week, in addition to a pop-up at The International Fashion Showcase 2014.

We can't wait to see what the designer's have in store for Fashion Scout AW15, The Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden. February 20^th – 24^th.

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Fashion Scout's AW15 Emerging Designer Showcase Revealed

Fashion Scout London are thrilled to announce a brand new initiative for London Fashion Week AW15; The Emerging Designer Showcase. Presenting an exciting industry chosen selection of the newest UK and International talent, the showcase will be held on Monday 23^rd February at the Freemasons Hall in Covent Garden.

Running from 11.00 till 17.00 the Emerging Designer Showcase with feature;

DINARA NURLAN

ERWIN MICHALEC

GBEMI

JAESUN CHUNG

LAUREN SMITH

MEHLE

PENTATONICA

QUOI ALEXANDER

RICHARD MALONE

ROBERT WUN

SADIE CLAYTON

Specially presented by The British Council

HOLLY JAYNE SMITH

Each of the designers themselves will be present at the event, creating individual pop-up installations to present their latest work. Open to all Fashion Industry, Press and Buyers, the Fashion Scout Emerging Designer Showcase is the best place to discover a curated selection of who’s next in fashion.

Following the launch of its Inaugural Graduate Fashion Week International Residency Award in June 2014, The British Council presents winner and Birmingham City University graduate Holly Jayne Smith’s capsule collection at Fashion Scout London. The collection is a reaction to her travels with The British Council to Casablanca in November 2014 where the Moroccan Association of Fashion Designers and Casa Moda Academy hosted her.

Fashion Scout is celebrating 18 seasons of non-stop fashion innovation, this is Fashion Scout’s most exciting season ever with over 50 visionary designers presenting in London and Paris for AW15.

For more information, or to RSVP to attend the Fashion Scout Emerging Designer Showcase email; press@fashionscoutevents.com

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Zeynep Kartal added to FashionScoutAW15!

Turkish born designer Zeynep Kartal has reached global attention with clients on every continent with her label providing style with elegance. With the use of natural fabrics throughout her collection such as silk, crepe and lace the designer creates a distinctive sense of femininity.

Zeynep aims to encourage women to find their own style and feel confident. Her stunning handmade embellishment technique fulfils her passion for Hollywood glamour and we cannot wait to see how this translates to the catwalk!

See Zeynep, in addition to all of our AW15 shows at Freemasons’ Hall, Covent Garden, 20^th - 24^th February.

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Ccuoco returns to Fashion Scout stage!

We are so excited to welcome Ccuoco back to the FashionScout catwalk show for AW15.

With her signature blend of beauty and darkness, the California native draws from her experiences of Biker culture across the US to inspire her collections. Leather work therefore is foremost, juxtaposing natural and artificial shapes to create unique silhouettes with undeniable sophistication.

Ccuoco is the winner of the San Francisco Fashion Awards 2013 “Best Emerging Designer,” in addition to a further win for Fashions Most Honourable and nomination for Designer Of The Year the following year at the same award ceremony.

This February sees the designer officially launch her label in the UK market, following her show at Fashion Scout London, 20^th - 24^th of this month at The Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden.

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Rohmir joins FashionScoutAW15!

Fashion Scout are so excited to announce Rohmir for our AW15 catwalk season!

After an established modelling career and a Masters in Fashion Design from London's Instituto Marangoni Rohmir jet-set founder Olga Roh set up her label in 2007, and has been a staple of Cosmopolitan glamour ever since.

In addition to stores in four countries; London, Berlin, Zurich and Hong Kong Roh has been honoured by Bern University in Switzerland and holds a PhD amongst her extensive portfolio.

Promising sophistication and luxury, we can't wait to see Rohmir's AW15 collection! February 20^th – 24^th, The Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden.

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Gyo Yuno Kimchoe for FashionScoutAW15!

Fashion Scout AW15 are thrilled to welcome Gyo Yuno Kimchoe, the eponymous label of designer duo Gyo Kim and Yuni Choe, originating in South Korea.

Having graduated from Central St Martins' & Ravensbourne, the pair went on to show their first collection during Fashion Scout SS15, winning the prestigious Merit Award.

We can't wait to see what AW15 has in store for the duo! This February 20^th - 24^th at The Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden!

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The Body Shop x Fashion Scout London

The Body Shop are back for AW15 as Fashion Scout London Sponsors.

The Body Shop's cruelty-free, sustainable makeup will be used to create every catwalk look at Fashion Scout during London Fashion Week this February from the 20th - 24th February. Led by head make-up artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis, The Body Shop will continue to create beautiful make-up looks that have defined the shows of Fashion Scout designers over the past few seasons.

The Body Shop will also be returning to our exhibition space to offer complimentary makeovers, manicures and newly for AW15 skin care consultations for all guests at the event. Head over to the Tower Entrance for your Body Shop experience from the 20th - 23rd February.

Stay tuned to the Fashion Scout blog to be the first to discover the new seasons beauty trends direct from backstage.

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Fashion Scout AW15 and Jacob Birge!

Previously featuring with London Fashion Week AW13, ‘Jacob Birge Vision’ is debuting the catwalk with Fashion Scout.

Jacob uses a variety of hi-tech fabrics and materials that makes the brand innovative. His label is forward thinking and specialises in high-end modern womenswear and accessories.

Experimenting with fabrics that have not necessary been related to fashion before is a unique feature of Jacob Birge Vision. We cannot wait to see his AW15 collection at The Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden February 20th-24th. 

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Toni&Guy x Fashion Scout AW15

Toni&Guy are back, sponsoring Fashion Scout for AW16. As the official Fashion Scout and London Fashion Week haircare sponsors, we are pleased to have their continued support of emerging and international designers.

The teams use label.m products to create impressive varied looks backstage for every designer on the Fashion Scout Schedule. Highlights each season include the acclaimed Merit Award winner catwalk show, presented to James Kelly for AW15.

Be sure to check back to the blog from the 20th - 24th February to see the backstage trends that Toni&Guy put together throughout the five days of London Fashion Week.

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MIMI TRAN AW15 FASHION SCOUT!

The Fashion Scout team are thrilled that Mimi Tran will show her namesake AW15 collection with Fashion Scout this February!

The Vietnam born, Parisian raised designer continues her journey to success, following a hugely successful September '14 showing at NYFW. This seasons' collection promises a stylish journey back to 1920's Paris, incorporating lattice work, gold and intricate beading; all with Tran's signature luxuriant fabrics & superior construction.

“I really could not be more excited for all that is going to happen in 2015,” Tran says. “This is the culmination of so much hard work and so many dreams, I can’t wait to share it with the world.”

Tran joins Fashion Scout AW15, February 19^th - 24^th at The Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden.

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Minnan Hui at Fashion Scout AW15!

Drawing from experience with such designers as John Galliano, Mary Katranzou and McQueen, Central St Martins' graduate Minnan Hui brings her unique aesthetic to Fashion Scout AW15! 

Minnan enjoyed success when her graduate collection made the top 6 in CSM BA Fashion Shows by The Business of Fashion.  She followed this with the help from Texprint 2013, through whom her collection was shown in Paris, Italy and London. 

Elaborately layered and beautifully cut, we can't wait to see what Minnan has in store for Fashion Scout AW15, 20th-24th February at The Freemason’s Hall, Covent Garden.

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