The shortlisted finalists for this year’s Midlands Fashion Awards have been revealed. The event, hosted by ITV presenter Lucy Kite, will be held on Friday 11th October at The Penthouse, Birmingham. Celebrating emerging designers from across the region there will be networking opportunities for aspiring journalists, photographers and models. Tickets will be on sale from 8th August.
Last year’s winning designer (pictured above) Tamara Joseph is on her way to showcase at New York Fashion Week this September.
THE SHORTLIST
Independent Designers
Bijou Boudoir
Sparklewren Boutique
‘Fazane Malik’ Limited Edition Womenswear
Catalyst Clothing by Tamara Joseph
LG by Lisa Gibson
Tiffany Marshall
Emerging Designers
Aleah Leigh Designs
DEW Organic Clothing
HK by Harinder Kaur
Emma Charlotte Finley
Alexandra Hughes
Iga Zwierzycka
Jade Hope
Young Designers
Katie Peake
Pin-Chen Lin
Katie Collins
Sarah King
Danielle Warren
Jade Hughes
Accessories
Rew Clothing
Monique Lee Millinery
Shu&Me Jewellery
Scarlett Louise Jewellery
Suzanne Kugler
Cassandra Amor’e
YuShan Li (Mia)
Set up in 2009, the Awards recognises talent within the Midlands fashion industry with the view to providing aspiring individuals with a platform to future success. The annual Awards bring together established and emerging designers, industry professionals, fashionistas, and the media all under one roof, helping the nominees to establish their own brand and receive local and national recognition.
