EMERGING DESIGNER SHOWCASE: BROWNSCOURTROOM

The Landmark building, Browns Courtrooms, in Covent Garden will host the LGN Events Emerging designer showcase this September during London Fashion Week. Taking place on 19 September 2011, the fashion showcase will consist of a Catwalk Presentation showcasing a selection of some of the best emerging fashion talent out there...read on to find out who will be showcasing :)


Q by JIN JOO MA
London College of Fashion alumni, Jin Joo Ma presented her quirky yet wearable debut collection for the first time during London Fashion Week last season. Employing jersey, chunky knitwear and glitter panelling into her designs, Jin took inspiration from her MA pieces to create a more street-style friendly line.
Her work has been featured in a number of prestigious fashion publications which include Dazed Digital and Style Bubble.
This season sees her return to London Fashion Week for the second season with another spectacular collection.

http://jinjoo-ma.com 

 ZAbyZerrinAkinci

ZAbyZeeinAkinci is a North Cypriot based womenswear label by Independent designer Zerrin Akinci. 
After completing her BA in PR, MA in Marketing Communications and 3 years of experience in trade marketing, Zerrin decided to follow her childhood dream and head over to the U.S to study Fashion Design.

Zerrin's culturally inspired lines use beautifully fitted materials like silk and describes her collections as having 'character'.

Ghori RTW by Azim Khan

London based Karachi born designer Azim Khan will be showcasing his innovative ready to wear womenswear collection. His pieces are based on modern western styles with a touch of traditional eastern work, offering women a diverse range and unique identity. 

Having excelled in his academia, Khan is set to stun his audiences with his presentation during London Fashion Week by offering a distinctive blend of his heritage, influences and studies.

www.princefashion.co.uk

 Stency Kidega

Award winning emerging womenswear designer, Stency Kidega is a luxury fashion brand launched in 2011. Her pieces comprise of amazing tailored and more casual wear which are timeless, unique and sophisticated.  This rising design talent studied at the University of the Creative Arts Epsom where she showcased her final year collection at Graduate Fashion Week in 2010. Her inspiration comes from her interests and objects mostly mechanical, which is evident through her pattern manipulations. 

www.stencykidega.com 

Obscure Couture

Obscure Couture was launch by Glasgow based design duo Jennifer Coyle and Lyndsay Pagan.
Founded in 2010, this womenswear label focuses on creating street/stage wear for the “introverted extrovert!”  . The label is aimed at strong and confident women who are not ashamed of who she is and projects her image out for everyone to see.  A woman who wants to be different, and stand out from the crowd appreciating beautifully made pieces in luxurious fabrics.

 http://www.obscure-couture.com/

Any bloggers, journalists or reporters wishing to preview any of the designers' work on their websites or publications should contact joy@lagenevenorth.co.uk . All press release, guestlist and photo enquiries should also be directed to this address. 
W: www.lgn-events.co.uk

Browns Courtrooms show support for emerging fashion talent during London Fashion Week

The Landmark building, Browns Courtrooms, in Covent Garden will host the LGN Events Emerging designer showcase this September during London Fashion Week. Taking place on 19 September 2011, the fashion showcase will consist of a Catwalk Presentation showcasing a selection of some of the best emerging fashion talent who include London College of Fashion Alumini, Jin Joo Ma who made her London Fashion Week debut last season, Award winning designer Stency Kidega who previously worked for the likes of British Brand Matthew Williamson, Zerrin Akinci, runner up of the The Hamil Group/Fashion Icon Scholarship, Ghori RTW and Obscure Couture.
Occupying the former Westminster County Courthouse & featuring a distinguished stone frontage, Browns courtrooms, St Martins Lane, retains many of its original features, including sweeping staircases, a press box & the imposing judge’s bench. They were originally built in 1908, but have since been elegantly converted into four exquisite private function rooms.
Showing their support for Independent fashion talent during such a key period in the industry, Events and Sales Manager Becci expressed "We are very excited to be hosting this event at Browns Courtrooms in the heart of the West End, it’s the perfect setting for this emerging designers fashion showcase. We are sure this collaboration will be the first of many in the future and will become part of London Fashion Week’s recognised events at this location”
Designers will be showcasing their Spring/Summer 2012 collections. The event will be attended by Press, Upscale consumers, select V.I.P guests and buyers.
For further information on Browns Courtrooms visit: http://brownscourtrooms.co.uk
For further information on LGN Events visit: www.lgn-events.co.uk To learn more about the Fashion Week Showcase or for images please contact yolande@lagenevenorth.co.uk