IMAGE: Raine and Bea; Jolonte Vous!; Buenas Noches; Betty Blues Loungerie; Lala Land; Karolina Laskowska
Over 50 brands from around the world recently showcased their new SS15 collections as part of The Catwalk Edit, an exclusive trade showroom event held at The Chelsea Old Town Hall.
A mix of womenswear RTW, lingerie, swim and accessory brands were joined by selected emerging designers to present their new lines from their dedicated spot in the venue, as well as with hourly catwalk shows throughout the day, soundtracked by DJ duo, The Glitter Beats.
Kicking off the eight catwalk shows was a presentation highlighting new designers, including Jessica Goddard, Olga Profutkina, Emily Patten and Li Jing, followed by a RTW and accessories catwalk. Ipanema footwear sponsored the swim and beachwear catwalk next, before two lingerie catwalks and a final RTW presentation.
Founder of The Catwalk Edit, Joseph Bachman, commented: “After the huge success of our debut event and the positive response we have received from press, buyers and the participating brands, The Catwalk Edit will be making a return in February 2015 with even more designers and catwalk shows. I would like to say a big thanks to my team at Calico Ventures and our sponsors. I would also like to thank the brands who participated, you all are very talented individuals and we are pleased to help you get the exposure you deserve.”
Young designers: Alina Stanila, Eve Daeche, Bhapinder Ballagun, Jessica Goddard, Olga Profutkina, Emily Patten, Keziah Newlove, Atosa Nikkhah, Mehreen Paracha, Vanessa Ofori, Mahdoussou Diallo and Li Jing.
RTW and Accessories: Little White Lies accessorised with Black & Brown London, Komodo, At Last…London, Girl With Beads, Buenas Noches and Leggsington accessorised with Soundchick Accessories.
Swim and beachwear: Amoir Camaira, La La Land accessorised with Delight London, Artemis South, Ines Klim, Bhavna, Mona, Vevie, Buddhafly London, Rose Powder and Emma Iveson.
Lingerie: Petits Bisous, Raine and Bea, Bluebella, Playful Promises, Kiss Me Deadly, Pure Chemistry, La Figurelle, Gilda Pearl, Betty Blue’s Loungerie, Emma Harris and Karolina Laskowska.
RTW: Caterina Stratan, Jolontè Vous! Canopi, Umit Kutluk, VeRaf Clothing, Whistle & Wolf, RAAAH and Tina Lobondi.