Exhibiting Designers

Aman Copland

Stephanie Aman and Clare Copland met when they studied fashion at Middlesex University.  Aman Copland is a luxury brand with the delicate end results attributed to the duo’s inexhaustible eye for detail and perfect finish. The garments are always 100% natural featuring silk chiffon, jersey, tuille, velvet, crepe, leather and cashmere. With an almost romantic, feminine feel, this collection will appeal to the woman who looks for a couture accent in her day and evening wear, appreciating the uniqueness of every garment she wears.

www.amancopland.com
clare@amanopland.com
+44(0)7732 222325 / 0208 341 1044

 

AminakaWilmont

Marcus Wilmont is one half of the London-based design duo AminakaWilmont: this is their second season showing men’s and womenswear. The collection for S/S07 has an exclusively aristocratic flavour and draws inspiration from Marquis de Sade - the famous sexual pervert notorious for his risqué contributions to French literature - and from Casanova, the greatest lover the world has ever known. A collection that exudes power and eroticism with tinges of death and insanity. Many of the garments are made of Ingeo which are corn-based fabrics and 100% biodegradable.

www.aminakawilmont.com
press@aminakawilmont.com
+44 (0)20 8985 9586

 

 

Anja Austa

Anja Austa was born in Germany. She followed an education as a seamstress and did an intensive practical training at Escada. After her degree, she went to Hamburg University of Applied Sciences on a scholarship where she studied under Professor Greiter. She then launched her own label in 2003 and has opened a shop in the trendy and arty area of Antwerp South (Kloosterstraat 175). The shop is an inspiring place designed by Anja’s typical feminine, elegant style. Her designs are playful with a careful eye for detail. Presently she loves to work with mixed materials. Anja believes strongly in individuality and uniqueness. Not in trends. Anja Austa will be in the exhibition stands at On | Off for buyers to view the collections.

www.anja-austa.com
Francine@oona.be
+32 (0) 3 213 99 91

Claudine

Based in London, Claudine is an innovative handbag designer inspired by contemporary art. Her graduate collection at Central Saint Martin’s College was received with great success. This culminated in a group show at the V & A Museum and exhibiting alongside Vivienne Westwood and Roland Mouret at a show for Breast Cancer Care. Claudine is currently on her second collection, after deciding to create her own pieces whilst working as a showpiece designer for Tristan Webber, exhibiting at London fashion Week. Inspired by Eva Hesse and the concept of the suspended object in space, Claudine’s handbags are dominated by a strong look composed of block colours and simple shapes. Her fascination with having something functional in its own right envelops her range of contemporary and sculptural evening bags, made of spayed plastics, velvets and silk satins.

www.claudine.gb.com
sales@claudine.gb.com
+44 (0) 7856 063571

Eastern Block

Eastern Block is devoted to creating a platform for young emerging talent dedicated to commercial success and the cutting edge design. Utilising its expert knowledge in sale, Eastern Block gives designers in their early beginnings the professionalism needed for the world stage. Eastern Block will be presenting 3 designers in the exhibition arena this season – Hyde S.K, Ann Hagen and last season’s On|Off visionary award winners Kaviar Gauche)

www.easternblock.com
sales@easternblock.com
+44(0) 207 436 7343

 

Hannah Marshall

Hannah Marshall has established herself as an emerging designer and entrepreneur in her own right. She gained a First Class degree from Colchester School of Art and Design in 2003. Furthermore, her designs have received recognition by established organisations such as the BBC, One Year On, The Princes Trust, Channel 4, NESTA and Sky Television’s Project Catwalk. Hannah Marshall is a luxury brand offering dark, directional and body conscious pieces. Her garments, though minimalist to the eye, indulges in luxurious fabrics such as butter soft leathers, silk velvet and fine stretch wool. The signature innovation is the tactile Braille coding that features within the brand.

www.hannahmarshall.com
press@hannahmarshall.com
+44(0) 7732 898 730

 

JA. SU. MA

Behind JA.SU. MA, is a sister duo that design high-end womenswear. One half of the duo is Suki Mahil. From handcrafting embroidery and perfecting the cut and tailoring of each piece, every aspect of the design process is conducted in house. The new collection draws inspiration from the turbulence of 19th century Russian society, offsetting opulence with necessity. 100% natural fabrics are used, implementing pure silk satin with weighty wools, silk georgette and pure wool gauze.

www.jasuma.co.uk
smahil@jasuma.co.uk
+44(0) 79 6707 7121

 

 

 

Kalika’s Armour sponsored by Mode Future

Designer Jatin Patel has emerged with an innovative and experimental approach to dressing the modern woman. The 29-year-old British- Indian completed a MA with distinction in Fashion Design at the Kent Institute of Art and Design. His extensive catwalk and commercial design experience include a period at Robert Cary-Williams. Jatin embodies a design philosophy transposed through classical itemswhich are juxtaposed with contemporary twists. His signature handcrafted technique of leather carving epitomises his designs as individual and uniquely detailed garments for women. Based in-house from Kent studio premises, the label has shown independently Off schedule and at Profile including a show on the Millennium bridge. Jatin is a key player in the Mode Future project and participated in Maison de Mode, which facilitates and supports young fashion designers.

www.kalikasarmour.com
press@kalikasarmour.com
+44(0) 7933 580239

 

Kimberley Selwood

Understandably the use of beautiful forms, shapes and textures make Kimberley’s jewellery unique.  Inspired by floral organic forms, the stunning designs are enhanced with intricate hand-pierced patterns and delicate textures; creating unique contemporary jewellery. Sterling Silver and 18ct Gold are used to create her designs and the use of precious and semi- precious stones to enhance the elegant look of the jewellery. Kimberley’s beautiful and intricate jewellery designs have deservingly won her the New Designers Goldsmiths Award for Jewellery; and her outstanding lace collar and earrings have just been bought by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths for their private collection. Kimberley’s work is fast becoming a collectible item for the future.

www.kimberleydesigns.co.uk
kimberleydesigns@hotmail.co.uk
+44(0) 7879 690112

Liliza sponsored by Mode Future

Characterised by black elegance and sophisticated details, the Liliza label continues to flourish under the support of the Mode Future programme. Designer Elisa Uberti is from Medway and Roubaix in France. Liliza aims to produce ready to wear garments for young women. She draws inspiration from iconic periods in history such as glam rock, the dandies, early 1900 and the cabaret. She is supported by the Mode Future Programme. Mode Future part sponsored by the European Union is a initiative that encourages urban regeneration through fashion in Medway and Lille, the initiative is proud to support Liliza and Kalika’s Armour in the On|Off exhibition

www.liliza.com
elisa.uberti@hotmail.com
+33 (0) 3 20 26 46 79

 

 

Mauvette Philips

The label was founded by the duo Winnie ‘Mauvette’ Lee and Jan ‘Philip’ Vincent. Lee studied fashion design at Northumbria University at Newcastle, England and Vincent graduated from Dewsbury College. The duo have extensive textile design experience between them. Lee has worked for Rebecca Taylor, Mark Whittaker and Megan Park. Vincent has designed for Topshop, Toast by Post,Etro and Betty Jackson. Original prints in the collection are designed by Vincent which are entirely painted by hand. The hand embroidery is either sampled by Lee or passed onto embroiders known as ‘Karigars’ in India. Now in their fifth season, Mauvette Phillip’s inspiration is drawn from antique brocades and decorative patterns. By fusing contemporary prints with contrasting fabrics using handicrafts and beading, a modern look with a bohemian touch is created.

www.mauvettephilips.com
mauvette.philips@btconnect.com
+44(0) 208 852 8833

Mo Bacchus

Two and a half years ago, Mo began trading her edgy yet classic handbag designs from a little stand in fashionable Portabello market. After developing cult status among girls from afar as New York, Japan and Paris, Mo cultivated her self taught talent of working with leather to being adored by ES magazine. Exemplified by the magazine’s eight features on Mo who has also featured in other major magazines. Her unique style and concept has enabled the creation of great quality bags that turned her naïve slant on design into a commercial yet unique product. Instantly recognizable, her unique characteristic lies in the brass ring combinations and signature handbag lining made from shot silk and suede.

mobacchus@msn.com
07979 690112

Olanic

When Glaswegian designer Niki Taylor set up her label Olanic (an anagram of Nicola), her vision was that it would not exist in the fashion world alone. The result is a series of crossover projects. “ I’ve always felt that I could make fashion more interactive and that working with artists and film- makers would give an added dimension. I’ve built up at network in the film and art worlds and collaborated with the Scottish film- maker Sandy Hutton to create video that has backed up my look books- it’s worked well as an alternative to an expensive show.” Olanic is for the wild woman with a rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic but post boho and post Sienna. Niki will exhibit the Olanic A/W 07 collection at On|Off during LFW thanks to support from Glasgow City Marketing Bureau.

www.olanic.co.uk
press@olanic.co.uk
+44(0) 7957 424464

Richard Sorger

Richard Sorger studied fashion at Middlesex University where he now teaches. He ran a womenswear label with Benjamin Kirchhoff called SorgerKirchhoff and clients included Kirsten Dunst and Bjork. His range of embellished pieces use traditional couture techniques which subvert our expectations of beauty and traditional luxury. The embellishments are about density, structure, sophistication and unconventional glamour. Sorger works with couture traditions to make informal garments and accessories that lie somewhere between jewellery, clothing, tradition and experimentation. He will be taking orders for his unique pieces at On|Off in the designer exhibition area. He now sells in Koh Samui London, L’Eclaireur Paris, Curve LA.

www.richardsorger.com
information@richardsorger.com
+44 (0) 7253 4995

Romina Karamanea

Athens- born designer, Romina Karamanea moved to the U.K to study Art & Design followed by fashion at Central St. Martins. Romina worked with designers such as Clements Ribeiro, Robert Cary- Williams and Preen before concentrating on her own label. Her love for historical costumes and tailoring techniques motivates her to explore and develop new ways and styles for the seductive modern female that combines sensual sophistication with mystery. Cut and proportion are the leading elements in Romina’s work.

www.rominakaramanea.com
info@rominakaramanea.com
+44(0) 208 533 9380

 

 

 

Rui Leonardes

Rui studied menswear and womenswear at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie before focusing on footwear at the RCA, where his graduation collection received press accolades especially for his spiked heels and sharp toe stiletto boots for men. Rui then took part in the ‘It’s Three’ Manolo Blahnik awards in Italy and the ‘Future of Menswear Exhibition’ at the V & A. Rui sees himself as a designer of contradiction, blurring the boundaries of rational and chaos, peace and mayhem, masculinity and femininity. Clothes are the medium for him to project his provocation. His designs represent rebellion and aggravation as his adaptation of male/ female features in garments indicate i.e. the tight fitted leather trousers with chunky exposed zipper fly that looks severely butch but with attached heels at the hem of the garment makes it oddly elegant.

www.ruileonardes.com
rui@rui.demon.co.uk
+44(0) 207 247 2874

SANS

Based in New York, SANS is a young label established in 2005, which was awarded the Visionary Award by On|Off. The label defies easy categorisation in which its environmental awareness is incorporated within their versatile garments. SANS is about multi function, which can be expressed in the individual’s own way. Lines are drawn around the body to form alternate shapes with weightless volume, which differs the look of the same garment. All the materials within their collection consist of natural materials that have minimal impact on the environment. Manufactured under Fair Labour conditions, the materials consist of organic cotton, alpaca soy, aphisma ‘peace’ silks and recycled denim. The designers behind the label are Lika Volkova, raised in the Soviet Union and Alessandro deVito. With their common ground on environmental issues and social justice they work to make a collection that is heavenily influenced by Fair Trade and organic fabrics.

www.s-a-n-s.com
one@s-a-n-s.com
+1 646 435 0025

Vidler and Nixon

The launch of the label’s first collection for Spring/ Summer 2006 established its trademark style of Modernism and a passion for unadorned elegance. The duo, Stefan Vidler and Kerry Nixon have successfully conveyed their passion for masculine elegance and dark femininity through progressive structure and unorthodox tailoring. Vidler studied fashion tailoring in his hometown of Perth, Australia before relocating to London. He pursued his talent in visual arts, carving a career specialising in landscape painting and film. Scottish Kerry’s talent lay in music. After graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2001,she decided to pursue her lifelong interest for fashion. She fused her arts background with her love for everything vintage to establish the label with Vidler after a chance meeting.

www.vidlerandnixon.com
info@blow.co.uk
+44(0) 20 7436 9449

Yasmin Rizvi

A fascination with materials on the Silk route to China hailed the beginning of Yasmin Rizvi’s desire to work in fashion. After graduating with distinction in 2003 from the London College of Fashion, she went on to do her postgraduate at the Royal Academy of Arts. Drawing from her International background, she continuously endeavours to merge traditional millinery skills with modern experimental techniques. This has led to her unique collection of sculptural headpieces. Completed by simple and eye catching shapes, the designs involve intricate, labour intensive detailing.

www.rizvimillinery.com
press@rizvimillinery.com
+44(0) 7712 335540

 

 

Yuchi

Ivan Lan is a new and provocative designer on the UK fashion scene. Originating from Taiwan, his recently established studio “YUCHI” produces some unique cleverly-cut and intelligently stylish designs. Traditional tailoring is digitally manipulated to express a new aesthetic in drapery. His work expresses a sense of beauty with luxurious fabrics and ultra modern cutting Prior to establishing his growing studio. Lan worked with a number of influential designers in both Asia and UK- most recently Boudicca and Jens Laugesen. Lan holds a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design from London College of Fashion, and an MA in Fashion Design at the University of Westminster. Yuchi will be exhibiting his A/W 07 collections at On|Off.

www.yuchifashion.com
info@yuchifashion.com
+44(0)8704875886

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