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The 2nd Annual Emerging Trends Fashion Challenge will be held on Sep 13th, 2013 Friday at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel in London, UK during London Fashion Week. The event is Europe’s most anticipated event this year bringing global attention to the European emerging fashion market.

The participating international designers will create brief fashion shows in order to best showcase their individual designs and artistic abilities. This is an extraordinary opportunity for emerging fashion designers to showcase their talent and ability to a variety of sponsors, buyers, press, and media. The winner of the contest will receive an exclusive $10,000 marketing package which includes an opportunity to showcase their full line at no cost at either Western Canada Fashion Week, San Diego Fashion Week or Boston Fashion Week in the Fall 2013 and private mentoring by TFB Agency.

2013 Designers:

• Nina Athanasiou (Germany) -Website | Read Bio
  
• Elena Jones - Lococina (Canada) - Website | Read Bio
• Shefali Couture (United Arab Emirates) -Website | Read Bio
• Hope Wade Designs (Jamaica/USA) -Website | Read Bio

Opening men's collection presented by Rudy Wolff (Norway)

A closing Best of British presentation by London based designers Rene K (designer for Kate Middleton and Barack Obama's daughter) and Kelly Ewing (stylist for the X factor TV show)

Event Shcedule:

7 PM - Registration and Networking

8 PM - 11 PM - Fashion Show

11:00 PM - 1:30 AM - Exclusive After party (includes complimentary FW inspired dessert display)

Judges:

Thierry Bayle is the Founder of Global Fashion Management, a fashion business consultancy with over 20 years of international experience in fashion business development (Europe/ USA, Asia) as well as a distinguished track record in implementing key operational improvements for Fashion Houses and Fashion retailers. Thierry provides business consultancy for fashion brands and retailers on such issues as operational aspects, team management, strategic development, sales, marketing, logistics, credit management & stock management. Over the years, he has worked for brands such as Alberta Ferretti, Calvin Klein, Denisonboston, DVF, Iceberg, Kenzo, Lipsy, Mina UK, Miss Bibi, Monnalisa, Moschino, Parah, Penelope Chilvers, Sabato Russo, Versace. Thierry is regularly invited to speak or work alongside Fashion organisationz, trade shows and government bodies (Bubble, British Jewelery Association, London College of Fashion, Moda UK, Pure London, SixtyDaysParis, UK Trade & Investment ...).

Barry Laden is a British fashion entrepreneur based in London. His first retail and wholesale venture was located in London's Fulham Road in 1987 where he revolutionized the sale of rubber and leather clothing including wholesale to Harrods. He is best known for his creation of The Laden Showroom in 1999, the UK's largest independent showroom and retail space used for the promotion of small independent fashion designers, based in London's Brick Lane. He also created The London Fashion Bus, which toured the UK in 2003-2004 and owns Womens wear fashion brand Renee London. Laden was awarded the MBE medal by the British Royal family in the 2011 New Year Honours for services to the fashion industry.

Ben Muis is a well known London based fashion industry consultant and entrepreneur. His background includes more than 20 years of fashion industry experience. He has worked for, launched and consulted for some amazing brands such as Nike, Lee Cooper, Perry Ellis (Original Penguin, Farah) and Rapha amongst others. His highlight include both the development and international launch of fashion brands and products from inception right through to sourcing, production, licensing and new market entry across a diverse range of products. He also recently created an interactive Anti-Counterfeit solution for Fashion and Luxury goods. Many companies ask for him to show them how to become better and more effective with the processes that can lead to having a more successful fashion, sports or luxury brand.

2013 Partners:

• Sprits Salon, UK
  
• Aveda
• Western Canada Fashion Week
• San Diego Fashion Week
• TFB Agency
• London School of Fashion, UK
  
• Blush PR, UK
• MT Design School, USA
• Flawless Models, UK
• Fashion United
• Femme Actuelle
• FMAG
• Jc Report

Past Press:

From networking with other professionals, to having the opportunity to view some of the world’s best rising designers, this is a show you do not want to miss. To RSVP for your industry pass, please send your full name, e-mail, professional affiliation, and website and send an email to contact@theSYNERGYevents.com. All passes will be sent and confirmed by our staff as appropriate.

Hosted by: Australian emerging pop singer Mel Jade (and former Miss Australia in the Miss World University Pageant).

Official Non Profit Partner:

All Ticket sales are final. There are no refunds.