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Brighton has always been a creative hub, attracting the likes of Julien Macdonald who studied Fashion Textiles at Brighton University and Barbara Hulanicki, fashion designer and founder of Biba. This year’s Brighton Fashion Week saw designers such as Edward Finney, Hayley Lai, Tim Rhys Evans and Masato grace our catwalks. 

Brighton Fashion Weeks encourages and nurture industry creative capital locally, nationally and internationally.  It seeks to further establish Brighton as a cultural centre for the fashion industry.  Already a fertile and affluent city, Brighton offers a vibrant and unique backdrop of diversity, alternative subcultures, inclusivity, ecological awareness, entertainment and cosmopolitan lifestyle. It is personable, non-exclusive and everyone is invited. 

Our objectives are simple: To provide a platform for talented and up and coming designers by promoting, developing and supporting their growth. Designers who showcase at Brighton Fashion Week gain invaluable experience and are provided with an opportunity for further progression within the industry.

 

Expectations were exceeded in all aspects this year and preparations for 2012 are well underway. As a result of this year’s event one of our designers, Masato, has been invited to produce a collection for Ghost. Another, Jess Eaton, has received extensive media coverage. Several of our models have been signed to top London agencies and members of our team have secured high profile jobs in the fashion industry.

Meet the team who have been working hard behind the scenes by selecting an image for more info.


The Brighton Fashion Team

Lizzy Bishop – Director/Founder
Alex Thirlwell - Creative Director
Jodie Michele - Choreographer
Ben Donovan – Visuals Director
Heather Falconer - Head Stylist
Will Connolly - Producer Ready to Wear
Charlie Finney – Choreographer and Stage Direction
Ellie Newland – Producer
Jennifer Rohini - Make-up Artist & Stylist
Jim Mitchell – Production Manager
Osomi – Graphic Design
Samantha Moyo – Backstage Manager
Sue Hague – Set Designer
Ziz De Silva – Music Coordinator

The Fashion Bloggers & Editors

Vanessa Austin Locke – Editor/Social Media Manager
Stephanie Barnes – Social Media Assistant
Laura Grant-Evans – Couture Writer
Estelle Kealy – Beauty Writer
Jen Sandell - Healthy Body Image Writer
Rebecca Braund - Japanese and alternative fashion
Claire Culley – Vintage Writer

Panel Of Judges - Mentoring Award 2011

About the Mentoring Awards 2011
Thierry Bayle, Global Fashion Management
Sarah Arnett
Christine Cruz

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