Velassaru by Universal Resorts at Harrods

Luxury Maldives resort Velassaru, partnered with Conde Nast Traveller and over 50 of their readers at Harrods for a glamorous evening of canapes, champagne, and shopping in the Swim Room! Guests planned their holiday while being able to choose the perfect holiday woardobe at the same time. At the end of the evening one lucky winner recieved a 7 night luxury holiday at Velassaru. If like us you are feeling inspired by Velassaru and Conde Nast Traveller for your holiday too check out http://www.velassaru.com/

The winner of 7 nights at Velassaru!

Guests perusing Velassaru as featured in Conde Nast Traveller

Eleven Paris

Check out our latest new client Eleven Paris.

The French brand offers a collection of tees, jeans, jackets with a Rock ’n’ Roll edge. Born in 2003 the ultra chic brand has grown and grown. Seamlessly blending Parisiene haute couture with global urban culture Eleven Paris create stylistically unique, ready-to-wear clothing that has international appeal and gained the brand worldwide acclaim! Their current Autumn Winter 2010 collection features fashionistas Lizze Jagger and Ash Stymest!

Look out for the brand in Selfridges, ASOS and independents across the UK!

Do you know an Inspiring Independent?

Then let us know at inspiringindies@drapersonline.com


We know that the UK and Republic of Ireland's fashion indies are some of the most exciting and innovative in the world, so Drapers and Pure London have launched a new project to celebrate that success.

Inspiring Independents will identify the country's 50 best in class indies and showcase them in a specially-produced supplement and at an exclusive celebratory party. But we want you to nominate which fashion retailers should make the cut.

We want to hear about all of the fashion indies you admire and why.
They can operate in womenswear, menswear, young fashion, lingerie, kidswear, footwear and accessories or indeed stock a mixture of all of these categories. The only proviso is that the businesses you nominate must have fewer than 11 stores and they must be multi-brand retailers that have a bricks and mortar operation.
Drapers will compile a shortlist of the most nominated 50 indies on December 3, and then ask those indies to rank their favourite five peers.

The Inspiring Indies celebratory supplement, ranking those indies, will be published with Drapers in February - and each indie's final position in the top 50 will be unveiled at an exclusive invitation-only event held on the opening evening of London tradeshow Pure London and Pure Spirit on February 13 at a top London location.

Email your nominations and your reasons now to inspiringindies@drapersonline.com

DEADLINE 3rd DECEMBER 2010

PURE SPIRIT LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION - A COMPETITIVE PLATFORM FOR YOUNG DESIGN TALENT

Trend-led young fashion exhibition Pure Spirit has begun a search for fresh design talent as part of its new Next Generation initiative.

Launching at the inaugural edition of Pure Spirit at London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre from 13-15 February, Next Generation will provide two winning designers with free stands and the opportunity to sell their collections to the 16,000 buyers who are expected to visit Pure Spirit and parent show Pure London. An additional 14 short-listed designers will be invited to exhibit their collections.
The shortlisted designers will be announced in the Drapers Next Generation supplement in mid-January. This initiative was launched last year and is designed to provide fashions rising stars with the ‘must have’ support, advice, training and industry knowledge.

All Pure Spirit Next Generation designers will also win the opportunity to attend the Drapers Next Generation Academy with 100 other bright young stars. They will also be invited to show their designs at the Academy and on the catwalk at Pure Spirit.

The Next Generation selection process is open to British and international designers of menswear, womenswear and accessories with an original young fashion focus and the ability to prove they are able to deliver volume-led wholesale orders.

For more information including entry criteria and a copy of the application form please visit www.purelondon.com, or contact Leah Baker on 020 7728 3961, or Khabi Mirza on 07976 360227.

PRESS CONTACT: Kate Stafford at Good Results PR E:kates@goodresults.co.uk

20th Annual Drapers Awards!

Back in the office after a great night at the 20th Annual Drapers Awards!
At the Oscars of the fashion industry the winners of the 20th Anniversary Drapers Awards were announced last night at Grosvenor House, London.
The glamorous event, presented by model Lisa Snowdon, was attended by key industry figures and celebrities to celebrate and commend the very best in fashion.

It was a great evening with a fabulous 3 course meal. We had lots of lovely people on our tables including Fearne Cotton, Reggie Yates, Heidi Range and Dave Berry, Tabitha from Project D, Mark Heyes from Lorraine Kelly, Kate Halfpenny along with our fantastic brands OSKA and Sticky Fingers.

Sending huge congratulations to the winners, all the highly commended and all the nominees.

See below for the full winners list:

Best New Business; Lewis Yates, Billericay, Essex
Marketing Initiative of the Year; Wrangler
Young Fashion Retailer of the Year; Hurley, Bury, Manchester
Lingerie Retailer of the Year; Sadie the Bra Lady, Consett, Co.Durham
Short Oder/Quick Response Brand of the Year; Motel
Best New Store or Department of the Year; John Lewis womenswear floor, Cardiff
Smaller Etailer of the Year; ASuitThatFits.com
Larger Etailer of the Year; John Lewis.com
Menswear Brand of the Year; Pretty Green
Smaller Multiple Retailer of the Year; Supergroup (retailer)
Womenswear Retailer of the Year; Foundation, Cheltenham
Young Fashion Brand of the Year; Luke
Buyer/Buyer Team of the Year; Mark Bage and the buying team, Sarah Coggles, York
Department Store of the Year; John Lewis
Womenswear Brand of the Year; Gerry Weber
Larger Multiple Retailer of the Year; Reiss
Menswear Retailer of the Year; Signature, Aberdeen
Independent Retailer of the Year; Sarah Coggles, York
Drapers Lifetime Achievement Award; Miles Gray

“The 20th Drapers Awards recognised and celebrated a diverse mix of business from high street chains, to department stores to boutiques and brands. What they all share is a bold and brave attitude to selling fashion in today’s changing climate. All have recorded strong success in the last 12 months, jumping on the opportunities that are very much around. This is absolute proof that fashion isn’t frivolous – it remains a key driver in our economy.” Commented Jessica Brown, Editor of Drapers.

Congrats to Drapers and everyone involved for such a fabulously fashionable event!

Winter Blues!

Look demure this winter with navy colours from Bianca.

Try the sapphire coloured cropped leather jacket for an of the moment look, team it with a checked shirt and a neck scarf for added layers.

For an elegant look opt for this knit cardigan with classic neck tie detailing.

Equestrian style is en vogue this season so stay on trend with this midnight blue check blazer and is great for adding texture to your outfit. Wear with some knee high boots to complete the look!

For more information, images or samples please contact – keleighb@goodresults.co.uk
Tel: 0207 299 0580

OSKA’s Opulent Outerwear

OSKA presents some absolutely fabulous unique designs that will be sure to keep you warm this winter season.

For an effortlessly stylish look opt for the cape with a fold over colar in the OSKA’s signature material boiled wool.

Autumn/Winter’s number one jacket is without a doubt the classic trench; wear this black trench with some wide leg trousers and accessorise you outfit with quirky jewellery pieces from OSKA.

Finally for the bitterly cold winter days find yourself in this quilted three-quarter length jacket with stitch seam detailing and signature oversized collar from OSKA.

For more information, images or samples please contact – keleighb@goodresults.co.uk
Tel: 0207 299 0580