It's almost here Fashion Fest Week comes to Derry for 3 days with catwalk shows, retailer workshops and Pre season Designer showcase. It's all happening across the city this weekend and Northern Ireland’s most talented designers will be showcasing their latest pre-season collections to potential buyers next week as part of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s annual Fashion Fest extravaganza.
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Elisha McCallion, said Council was delighted to be hosting the new retailing opportunity as part of Fashion Fest 2015, with registration still open for prospective buyers.
Cllr. McCallion said: “Our exclusive 'Design Showcase’ exhibition will feature collections from a selection of NI’s most up-and-coming designers and, we are particularly delighted to be showcasing a number of our own home-grown designers from the north west, seven of whom are resident in the city’s Fashion and Textile Design Centre at Shipquay Street.
“The ‘Design Showcase’ is a fabulous opportunity for both potential retail buyers and 15 of NI’s most promising designers who came through an extensive selection process to provide an exclusive preview of their Spring/Summer 2016 collections.
“We are also thrilled to be welcoming two celebrated NI designers, Mariad Whisker and Mary Callan, who will bring a wealth of international experience to the city for this showcase event, which is one of the key highlights of the Fashion Fest programme.”
Danielle McNally, Council’s Business Officer who is leading the team co-ordinating Fashion Fest 2015, said they were delighted to be hosting the exclusive pre-season buying opportunity in association with Eddie Shanahan, chair of the Council for Irish Fashion Designers.
She said: “Eddie has a long history of success, working with iconic designers and retailers in both the Irish and International markets, and he was the main driver in the ‘Create’ project with Brown Thomas in Dublin. Designers who have been participating in Eddie’s designer residencies and mentoring programme have been invited to showcase their collections to potential retail buyers at the exhibition.”
Lots of events on across the weekend. Fashion Fest 2015 runs from 12th - 14th November with spectacular Gala Fashion Show, pre-season Designer Showcase, Junk Kouture Catwalks and Schools Programme, Creative Retailer Workshops, and a host of in-store and promotional events for everyone to enjoy throughout the city.
The event is expected to attract industry experts, emerging and established designers, buyers, students and fashion entrepreneurs as well as a dedicated band of fashionistas to the city for a three-day celebration of Derry~Londonderry’s position as an established fashion destination.
The ‘Design Showcase’ aimed at retailers, buyers and emerging and established designers, will take place in the City Hotel on Thursday, November 12th from 1.30pm-5pm, as part of the three-day Fashion Fest which follows the resounding success of last year’s inaugural event.
For More on Fashion Fest Events 2015 see guide below:
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Elisha McCallion, said Council was delighted to be hosting the new retailing opportunity as part of Fashion Fest 2015, with registration still open for prospective buyers.
Cllr. McCallion said: “Our exclusive 'Design Showcase’ exhibition will feature collections from a selection of NI’s most up-and-coming designers and, we are particularly delighted to be showcasing a number of our own home-grown designers from the north west, seven of whom are resident in the city’s Fashion and Textile Design Centre at Shipquay Street.
“The ‘Design Showcase’ is a fabulous opportunity for both potential retail buyers and 15 of NI’s most promising designers who came through an extensive selection process to provide an exclusive preview of their Spring/Summer 2016 collections.
“We are also thrilled to be welcoming two celebrated NI designers, Mariad Whisker and Mary Callan, who will bring a wealth of international experience to the city for this showcase event, which is one of the key highlights of the Fashion Fest programme.”
Danielle McNally, Council’s Business Officer who is leading the team co-ordinating Fashion Fest 2015, said they were delighted to be hosting the exclusive pre-season buying opportunity in association with Eddie Shanahan, chair of the Council for Irish Fashion Designers.
She said: “Eddie has a long history of success, working with iconic designers and retailers in both the Irish and International markets, and he was the main driver in the ‘Create’ project with Brown Thomas in Dublin. Designers who have been participating in Eddie’s designer residencies and mentoring programme have been invited to showcase their collections to potential retail buyers at the exhibition.”
Lots of events on across the weekend. Fashion Fest 2015 runs from 12th - 14th November with spectacular Gala Fashion Show, pre-season Designer Showcase, Junk Kouture Catwalks and Schools Programme, Creative Retailer Workshops, and a host of in-store and promotional events for everyone to enjoy throughout the city.
The event is expected to attract industry experts, emerging and established designers, buyers, students and fashion entrepreneurs as well as a dedicated band of fashionistas to the city for a three-day celebration of Derry~Londonderry’s position as an established fashion destination.
The ‘Design Showcase’ aimed at retailers, buyers and emerging and established designers, will take place in the City Hotel on Thursday, November 12th from 1.30pm-5pm, as part of the three-day Fashion Fest which follows the resounding success of last year’s inaugural event.
For More on Fashion Fest Events 2015 see guide below:
