Fashion Sussex

Sussex Fashion Sportswear Award 2012

Fashion Sussex @FashionSussex — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:45:13 +0000

Are you the new Stella McCartney who as creative director of Adidas designed Team GB spring/summer 2012 for The London Games? The 2012 Sussex Fashion Awards new Sports Award seeks to recognise active sportswear which makes a difference through a combination of good design and fabric technology. Providing a range of sportswear suitable for any number of disciplines and in doing so promotes and encourages sport as part of a healthy lifestyle to customers, designers and including sports retailers. See more about Awards 2012 > Fashion Sussex

British Fashion in Sport Under Stella McCartney’s Influence

Fashion Sussex @FashionSussex — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:07:19 +0000

Britain’s Olympic team is being kitted out by the fashion designer, Stella McCartney whose appointment as creative director of Adidas Team GB spring/summer 2012 has led to a more creative and less functional, lacking sex appeal, range that’s normally produced for the GB teams. Forecasts indicate that the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee are likely to drive a 3.5 percent increase in retail sales into the London’s West End shopping district in 2012, according to report commissioned by the New West End Company with retailers in the West End anticipated to make an extra 16.6 million pounds in revenue as a direct consequence of the Games. Sussex retailers are also being urged to prepare for celebrations of The Queens Diamond Jubilee and the Torch Relay Route, 16-18 July, through Sussex, before The London Games 2012 start.

The Intellectual Property Rights Under The Spotlight

Fashion Sussex @FashionSussex — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:25:51 +0000

Jewellery and accessories store Claire’s Accessories has allegedly copied several necklaces from independent designer Tatty Devine, then deleted comments on Facebook from fans complaining. Sussex fashion based designers can seek advice and help from ACID (Anti Copying in Design) a membership lead organisation, committed to raising awareness and encouraging respect for intellectual property and specifically worked with the fashion industry for more than 30 years and there’s further opportunities to visit the Brighton & Hove Business Events Day – free business event 22 March 2012 – with the Intellectual Property Office visiting, providing help and advice for fashion businesses. Read more > Brighton & Hove Business

Launch of New British Fashion Collections for Men

Fashion Sussex @FashionSussex — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:30:11 +0000

The London Collections Men, a brand new showcase featuring the very best of British menswear fashion launching June 2012 is to be celebrated with a special launch by HRH The Prince of Wales. In this very special year of culture, the reception will be an opportunity for international and UK media, retailers and style influencers to network with the best of British menswear designers and businesses including Margaret Howell, Paul Smith and Aquascutum. Read more >FashionSussex

Great Fashion Business Idea or Invention Needing cash?

Fashion Sussex @FashionSussex — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:01:27 +0000

If you have a great idea or invention for your fashion business and looking for cash then make space in your diary – 23 February 2012 – 11 am to 4 pm at The Holiday Inn Seafront Brighton. Businesss Admission FREE by registering online or come along on the day. Read more > Brighton & Hove Business Days Event

Intellectual Property Office Help for Growing Fashion Brands

Fashion Sussex @FashionSussex — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:52:17 +0000

Fashion Sussex welcomes Intellectual Property Office help to protect growing brands. Brighton & Hove and Sussex boasts a strong and growing creative industry and digital media business sector. To help business continue to flourish and grow further, The Intellectual Property Office returns to help with guidance and advice, to the free B2B network event, 23 February 2012, Holiday Inn Brighton seafront. Pre-register online your attendance to visit free> Brighton & Hove Business

BBC Dragons’ Den Returns to Brighton 23 February 2012

Fashion Sussex @FashionSussex — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:45:16 +0000

If you have a great idea or invention and looking for cash then make space in your diary – 23 February 2012 – 11 am to 4 pm at The Holiday Inn Seafront Brighton. Businesss Admission FREE by registering online before 23 February. Read more > Brighton & Hove Business Days Event

Sussex Wedding Shows and Exhibitions

Fashion Sussex @FashionSussex — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:17:22 +0000

The traditional time of year for wedding shows and exhibitions

A fabulous stunning bridal shoot by fashion photographer and Eastbourne based Luke Woodford Bridal wear designed by Kevin Freeman of Renaissance Creative Designs of Brighton, Sussex, who recently was finalist in The Sussex Fashion Awards 2011 with photo cover featured by Vogue Italia. Renaissance Creative

Sussex Wedding Event 26 February

Fashion Sussex @FashionSussex — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:59:40 +0000

Charity Shops – sales rising on ebay 2011

Fashion Sussex @FashionSussex — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:30:36 +0000

Through the recent Mary Portas review of the High Street Report calling for charity shops to be limited in numbers, many have turned to trading online such as ebay to increase sales. Research conducted by the Charity Retail Association, shows that more than half of all charity shops are selling items online, with 94 per cent of charities using Ebay and 31 per cent selling through their own websites. Nine out of 10 charities surveyed said they expected online sales to rise. Read more > Fashion Sussex – Charities