Designers receiving NEWGEN sponsorship for the first time this season include milliner Nasir Mazhar, who has designed collections for Gareth Pugh, Richard Nicoll and The Royal Opera House, as well as creating commissions for Lady Gaga and Madonna. Directional designer Thomas Tait's minimalist, couture-quality approach to tailoring has also won him NEWGEN sponsorship for the first time; he will showcase his Autumn/Winter 2011 ready-to-wear collection at the London Fashion Week exhibition in February. Christopher Raeburn, Craig Lawrence, JS Lee and JW Anderson, will all be sponsored to show on the presentation schedule.
Topshop continues its support of the NEWGEN scheme for the 19th consecutive season, supporting London's diverse young fashion designers to showcase to an international audience. Topshop offers additional support to designers by providing show venues and commissioning special collections available during and beyond London Fashion Week. Topshop's dedication to the support and growth of emerging talent remains unsurpassed.
London Fashion Week will run from Friday 18th February – Wednesday 23rd February 2011 and will be located at Somerset House, Strand WC2.
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