MIXING IT UP: Fashion East, a London platform for emerging talent, plans to go coed, starting with London Fashion Week in February.
The decision to unite men’s wear and women’s wear stems from the designers themselves, who have been staging all-gender shows, according to the not-for-profit organization.
“At Fashion East, we’ve never been concerned with standard gender rules on the catwalk, so it is natural for us, and for the progressive designers we support, to make this format switch up at the start of our 20th year,” said Lulu Kennedy, founder and director of Fashion East.
“This group of designers perfectly represents the talent, freedom and community we are so proud to work with.”
Brands at the upcoming showcase will include Ancuta Sarca, the Romanian-born, London-based footwear designer who debuted last season with upcycled sneaker/slingback or backless hybrid shoes. She will work with Nike for her showcase.
Gareth Wrighton will once again take part in Fashion East with a collection called “Three Protests — An American Trilogy.” In his previous work, the Central Saint Martins Graduate has used humor, narrative and mixed media to take on issues around global garment production.
South Korean designer Goom Heo is set to make her Fashion East debut for fall
The decision to unite men’s wear and women’s wear stems from the designers themselves, who have been staging all-gender shows, according to the not-for-profit organization.
“At Fashion East, we’ve never been concerned with standard gender rules on the catwalk, so it is natural for us, and for the progressive designers we support, to make this format switch up at the start of our 20th year,” said Lulu Kennedy, founder and director of Fashion East.
“This group of designers perfectly represents the talent, freedom and community we are so proud to work with.”
Brands at the upcoming showcase will include Ancuta Sarca, the Romanian-born, London-based footwear designer who debuted last season with upcycled sneaker/slingback or backless hybrid shoes. She will work with Nike for her showcase.
Gareth Wrighton will once again take part in Fashion East with a collection called “Three Protests — An American Trilogy.” In his previous work, the Central Saint Martins Graduate has used humor, narrative and mixed media to take on issues around global garment production.
South Korean designer Goom Heo is set to make her Fashion East debut for fall