Thursday 3 June 2010

John Galliano announces Fashion Fringe semi-finalists

Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden has announced John Galliano’s semi-finalists for 2010: Alice Palmer, Charlotte Linton, Cornel Bolt, Corrie Nielsen, Danielle Windsor, Edward Finney, Fjodor Golan Frydman, Jade Kang, Ju-Hong Chang and SILVINAMAESTRO. The 10 Semi-Finalists took part in a technical day at the London College Fashion on Tuesday 1 June. The 10 Semi-Finalists were then interviewed and judged on their business acumen, creativity, vision, longevity and commitment to the future of the British fashion industry. Following the technical day and interview process, John Galliano, chair of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010, will announce his three Finalists at an exclusive party at The Club at The Ivy tomorrow (4 June). Before he announces his three he will be discussing London’s creativity and fashion future, joined by renowned photographer and founder of SHOWstudio Nick Knight and Lady Amanda Harlech. The event will be chaired by Colin McDowell MBE, Founder and Creative Director of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden. Readers can see the action live online at www.fashionfringe.co.uk.