Galliano creation on display at National Wedding Show

John Galliano will have a bespoke wedding gown displayed at the National Wedding Show at London Earls Court 1 – 3 October 2010. John Galliano, the head designer at Christian Dior, designed the one-off dress for his niece and goddaughter Elizabeth Husband, who married Oliver Hawksley in Gibraltar’s historic Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned this summer. John Galliano himself was born in Gibraltar in 1960 and retains strong links with the destination. The Gibraltar Tourist Board is offering a rare chance to see a couture wedding dress. The design, a sweetheart neckline with a hand-embroidered bodice, includes crystals over the full length of the dress. The skirt, a tribute to the flamenco dress, has several layers and a cascading trail. A full-length cathedral veil measuring 5 metres long enhances the ensemble and is hand embroidered.

John Galliano announces Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010 finalists

John Galliano, chairperson of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010, has announced Alice Palmer, Corrie Nielson and Jade Kang as his three finalists for this year’s platform at a party at private members club, The Club at The Ivy. Many high-profile fashion figures attended the event including Kate Moss, Gareth Pugh, Daphne Guinness, Amanda Harlech, Nick Knight, Stephen Jones, Erdem and Harold Tillman. Earlier in the day Colin McDowell MBE, founder and creative director of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden chaired a panel discussion with John Galliano, renowned photographer and founder of SHOWstudio Nick Knight and Amanda Harlech. The panel discussed London’s creativity and fashions future at the St Martins Lane hotel.

John Galliano announces Fashion Fringe semi-finalists

Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden has announced John Galliano’s semi-finalists for 2010: Alice Palmer, Charlotte Linton, Cornel Bolt, Corrie Nielsen, Danielle Windsor, Edward Finney, Fjodor Golan Frydman, Jade Kang, Ju-Hong Chang and SILVINAMAESTRO. The 10 Semi-Finalists took part in a technical day at the London College Fashion on Tuesday 1 June. The 10 Semi-Finalists were then interviewed and judged on their business acumen, creativity, vision, longevity and commitment to the future of the British fashion industry. Following the technical day and interview process, John Galliano, chair of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010, will announce his three Finalists at an exclusive party at The Club at The Ivy tomorrow (4 June). Before he announces his three he will be discussing London’s creativity and fashion future, joined by renowned photographer and founder of SHOWstudio Nick Knight and Lady Amanda Harlech. The event will be chaired by Colin McDowell MBE, Founder and Creative Director of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden. Readers can see the action live online at www.fashionfringe.co.uk.

Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden appoints John Galliano as chairperson

Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010 has announced John Galliano as the new honorary chairperson for the next two years, taking over from Donatella Versace. Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden was set up seven years ago to help and support young talented designers in London. It was the original platform to discover, nurture and sustain design talent across the UK and has launched more than 13 successful designers. The application process for Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010 is now open and closes on 30 April.