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Graduate Show During London Fashion Week 14th Sept

To provide a platform for newly graduated designers to present their collection during Fashion Week.

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Graduate Show During London Fashion Week 14th Sept

Graduate Show During London Fashion Week 14th Sept

Graduate Show During London Fashion Week 14th Sept

Graduate Show During London Fashion Week 14th Sept

Graduate Show During London Fashion Week 14th Sept

To provide a platform for newly graduated designers to present their collection during Fashion Week.

To provide a platform for newly graduated designers to present their collection during Fashion Week.

To provide a platform for newly graduated designers to present their collection during Fashion Week.

To provide a platform for newly graduated designers to present their collection during Fashion Week.

Deborah St Louis
Deborah St Louis
Deborah St Louis
Deborah St Louis
1 Campaign |
nottingham, United Kingdom
$0 USD $0 USD 0 backers
0% of $12,603 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
It is extremely difficult for many fashion graduates to launch after graduation and to find the best opportunities to get their brand out there. One of the main reasons for this is finance. Fashions Finest is the most valuable platform of its calibre but for some the opportunity simply remains out of their reach.

Fashions Finest is an international fashion showcase and one of the most ‘sought after and popular shows during London Fashion Week headed up by founder Deborah St Louis, since 2010. 

In a time of economic uncertainty and in one of the most competitive industries, Fashions Finest remains committed to its mission to provide a platform with a holistic approach to its designers. 

Many of today's graduate designers come from working-class communities with low income and their immediate families are not able to support them financially. With a lack of funding in the UK, each season designers flock to Fashions Finest as one of the most viable options, but with limited funds, the opportunity is out of their reach. Unfortunately, we as a company are not in a position to offer a free service due to the huge cost to host the event. Hence, we are asking for financial support to provide a segment solely for recent graduates to showcase their graduation collection on our platform during London Fashion Week on the 14th September 2019. Graduates will then be able to apply for a place to showcase their designs during the busiest fashion season in the UK.

Your donations large or small will be greatly appreciated as this will eliminate the financial pressure fashion graduates find themselves in when approaching us to participate in and show at our event.

 

Past success stories


Fashions Finest is the platform that propelled the careers of: 

  • Hellavagirl, who achieved national and international media coverage online, in print, and on TV and was featured on the TV show "The Apprentice"


     
  • John Herrera, who has equally achieved national and international media coverage online, print, and TV. He has since gone on to be an award-winning designer won numerous accolades.
     


 

Designer feedback

"Thank you for everything, Deborah. I don't know how to repay your kindness. Thank you for advocating our talent, designers who are struggling and unknown. Your platform has pushed me to work harder and aim higher."  - John Herrera (Philippines)

"Fashions Finest was the best event we ever participated in." - Hermosa Sunnies

"Fashions Finest provides an amazing platform for emerging designers to showcase their work." - Georgina Dee

"Fashions Finest staff were amazing, an incredible experience." - Kirsty Fitzpatrick at George + Ginger (USA)

"I would encourage all Americans to do Fashions Finest, UK." - Marcia at House of Deliri (USA)

"It was an honour to debut our collection on Fashions Finest." - A Star Is Born (ASIB)

Jeanette Young London was involved in Beyonce’s Ivy Park collection, dressed Paloma Faith and styled the Kingdom Choir for the Royal Wedding. Jeannette Young London


Feedback from attending fashion buyers

"We had an incredible evening at Fashions Finest SS19, great organisation, and great runway." - fashion buyer at ASOS

"A fantastic show with some incredible designers!" - fashion buyer at Boni Caro (independent fashion boutique) 

 

Reasons To Fund This Campaign 


1) The fashion industry is one of the most competitive industries and with rising costs in education and cuts to programmes and opportunities outside of education you will help lighten that financial pressure to launch their careers.

2) This is your opportunity to play a part in finding and supporting new emerging talent in fashion placing them in front of the national and international press.

3) We are an award-winning events company celebrating hosting 10 years of hosting an establish platform Fashions Finest during London Fashion Week.

4) Not only are you supporting exciting new fashion talent but you will have the opportunity to bag some fantastic perks including branded beauty and skincare products as well as designer accessory donated by Made of Carpet, Kepaza, and Valedenze Soares and our student illustrators Molly Shaw, Nike Mamedova and Marianne Hernandez.

 

What We Need & What You Get

We are asking for £10.000,00 that is £1.000,00 per graduate designer to showcase with us. If we raise more, we will be able to offer this to others. This will give them an opportunity to promote their work, network with fashion industry people and connect with those who can also offer other services that will benefit them in the future.

Your donations will offer the opportunity for up to 10 graduates to present 6 outfits each and this will include:

  1. Catwalk show
  2. Model
  3. Styling team
  4. Hair
  5. Makeup
  6. Dressers
  7. Choreographer
  8. Volunteers 
  9. Photos of their show
  10. Promotion of the graduate ahead of the show
  11. Welcoming team to meet and seat their guests

Even if we do not reach our goal, we will still be able to offer a place to one or two graduates or use the funds to offer a discount to graduates who have a budget but one too small to include at present. This is only because of your generosity. Your donations will always be used as intended, to help fashion graduates and not for any other purpose.

 

The Impact

This project is invaluable. We are and have always been passionate about the emerging markets, this starts with graduates and small business in their early stages. The impact of your financial donations will be huge as this gives opportunities to those from disadvantaged communities, those from low incomes homes and others who have no support network and are working to support themselves and build a better life for themselves.

 

Risks & Challenges

There are no risks to you.

However, for us, it is a race against time to reach our goal in order to achieve the outcome we want. Providing a platform to showcase fashion graduates and deliver a successful show.

Other Ways You Can Help

Often people find themselves in a position where they cannot contribute but would love to support the Campaign. All help is appreciated and invaluable and there is plenty you can do to help by sharing the campaign and spreading the word to family, friends, and colleagues on your social media pages or just in conversation to friends.

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Thank you for supporting us!

Thank you for supporting us!

Currency Conversion $13 USD $19 USD (33% off)
£10 GBP
• A personal thank you email from the director Deborah
Included Items
  • Thank you for supporting us!
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Social Media Shout-out

Social Media Shout-out

Currency Conversion $19 USD $25 USD (25% off)
£15 GBP
• We'll post a "Thank You Note" with your name tagged on our social media platforms! Ensure you send us all your relevant social media handles
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout-out
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Fashions Finest T-shirt

Fashions Finest T-shirt

Currency Conversion $32 USD $38 USD (16% off)
£25 GBP
• A Fashions Finest T-shirt UK size medium
Included Items
  • Fashions Finest T-shirt
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Surprise Beauty Goody-bag

Surprise Beauty Goody-bag

Currency Conversion $32 USD $34 USD (7% off)
£25 GBP
• A goody bag with a selection of 5 branded and new to the market beauty and skincare products.
Included Items
  • Surprise Beauty Goody-bag
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Thank you in our SS20 Video

Thank you in our SS20 Video

Currency Conversion $38 USD $44 USD (14% off)
£30 GBP
• Your name will be listed in the video credits
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  • Credited in our SS20 Video
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Fashion Illustration + Photo

Fashion Illustration + Photo

Currency Conversion $63 USD $69 USD (9% off)
£50 GBP
• 1 autographed copy of a fashion illustration • 1 autographed photograph from the fashion show taken by internationally published fashion photographer Joanna Mitroi
Included Items
  • Illustration+Photo
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Credit at The Tanning Shop

Credit at The Tanning Shop

Currency Conversion $63 USD $69 USD (9% off)
£50 GBP
You will receive £50 credit to use at the Tanning shop in Reading - only. • use £50 credit on tanning or beauty
Included Items
  • Credit for The Tanning Shop
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Platinum Nail Package

Platinum Nail Package

Currency Conversion $76 USD $88 USD (14% off)
£60 GBP
Luxury bespoke re-usable nails by international celebrity nail artist Julie Bryan. Inc. • Consultation • Nails & choice of design • Hand & lower arm massage.
Included Items
  • Lux Nails & Hand Massage
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Show Ticket & Photo

Show Ticket & Photo

Currency Conversion $95 USD $101 USD (6% off)
£75 GBP
• Get your photo taken • 1 ticket to attend one show • Social Media Shoutout
Included Items
  • Ticket, Photos & Shout-out
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Listed as Partner - Website

Listed as Partner - Website

Currency Conversion $126 USD $139 USD (9% off)
£100 GBP
• You will be listed as a partner on our Fashions Finest website • Ticket to attend one show
Included Items
  • Listed as partner - website
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Accessory+1 DVD

Accessory+1 DVD

Currency Conversion $189 USD $199 USD (5% off)
£150 GBP
• 1 designer accessory • 1 copy of the SS20 fashion show video • Listed in the SS20 fashion show video
Included Items
  • Accessory+DVD
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Accessory+DVD+Show Photo

Accessory+DVD+Show Photo

Currency Conversion $227 USD $239 USD (5% off)
£180 GBP
• One designer accessory • 1 copy of the fashion show video • Listed in the fashion show on video credits • 1 printed photograph from the fashion show taken by our in house fashion photographer. Joanna Mitroi
Included Items
  • Accessory+DVD+Photo
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Pamper Kit

Pamper Kit

Currency Conversion $251 USD $358 USD (29% off)
£199 GBP
• Airbonne Skincare Set: Cleanser, Toner, Renewal Serum, Eye Cream, Night Repair, & Restorative Day with SPF 20 Sunscreen. • 100% cotton luxury sleepshirt by Yawn in collaboration with Galeries Lafayette, feat. Yawn’s unique hand-drawn print with 2 generous front pockets. Machine washable. Size S-M.
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  • Skincare Kit & Nightshirt
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Mary Poppins Carpet Bag

Mary Poppins Carpet Bag

Currency Conversion $315 USD $340 USD (7% off)
£250 GBP
Real magical 'Mary Poppins' Vintage-Style Carpet Bag by 'Made of Carpet' with leather handle and detachable strap. Featured in the Virgin media 2018 'Mary Poppins' Christmas advert 2018. Measurements: H40cm (16"), W56cm (22"), D22cm (8.5"). Handle: Genuine leather Adjustable 115-125cm (45-49"). Lining: Black, silky Inside pockets: Two, one zipped
Included Items
  • Mary Poppins Carpet Bag
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Package Deal!

Package Deal!

Currency Conversion $315 USD $328 USD (3% off)
£250 GBP
• 1 copy of the fashion show on video (digital or dvd) • 1 autographed photograph from the fashion show taken by internationally published fashion photographer Joanna Mitroi • 1 digital autographed copy of an illustration • 2 ticket to see one show
Included Items
  • Package Deal!
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Super Package Deal!

Super Package Deal!

Currency Conversion $378 USD $422 USD (10% off)
£300 GBP
• 'Made of Carpet' purse • 1 copy of the fashion presentation on DVD • 1 digital autographed copy of an illustration • 1 autographed photograph from the fashion show taken by internationally published fashion photographer Joanna Mitroi • 2 tickets to see the show
Included Items
  • Super Package Deal!
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Consultation With NHJ Style

Consultation With NHJ Style

Currency Conversion $629 USD $693 USD (9% off)
£499 GBP
• A Style Consultation with Celebrity stylist Nicky Hambleton-Jones. • Meet Nicky for Tea in London and receive advice & tips on what to wear to suit your body shape. NOTE: Nicky previously hosted C4's 10-Yrs Younger, the UK's leading makeover show. She runs NHJ Style Consultancy, offering personal styling for private and corporate clients.
Included Items
  • Consultation With NHJ Style
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October 2019
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Name listed on our press board

Name listed on our press board

Currency Conversion $630 USD $702 USD (10% off)
£500 GBP
• Thank you email from the director •Social media shout-out •Name listed on our press board •Listed on the website a sponsor • Named in the video credits • Photo by press board & digital copy provided •2 all day tickets
Included Items
  • Name listed on our press board
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Become a sponsor

Become a sponsor

Currency Conversion $1,260 USD $1,386 USD (9% off)
£1,000 GBP
• Thank you email from the director • Social media shout out • Listed as sponsor on the Fashions Finest website • Named in the video credits • Name on our press board • Name on the catwalk as a sponsor of one designer • Meet the designer • Photo by press board & digital copy provided • 4 all-day tickets to attend the entire event
Included Items
  • Become a sponsor
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