Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden appoints John Galliano as chairperson

Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010 has announced John Galliano as the new honorary chairperson for the next two years, taking over from Donatella Versace. Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden was set up seven years ago to help and support young talented designers in London. It was the original platform to discover, nurture and sustain design talent across the UK and has launched more than 13 successful designers. The application process for Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010 is now open and closes on 30 April.