Fashion talent incubator Fashion East, supported by Topshop, has
revealed that designers A.V Robertson, Mimi Wade and Richard Malone will
return from last season for SS17, and will be joined by newcomer Matty
Bovan.
The spring/summer 2017 event will take place on September 17 in
Topshop’s show space during London Fashion Week and will feature both
catwalk shows and presentations.
New addition Bovan launched his brand earlier this year after completing
his Central Saint Martins knitwear MA in 2015. His graduate collection
showcased his cacophony of sculptural knits, textures, and handmade
adornments and saw him winning both the L’Oreal Professionnel Creative
Award and the LVMH Graduate Prize 2015. His Fashion East debut will also
mark his first time presenting during London Fashion Week.
Lulu Kennedy, director of Fashion East said: “We’re hugely proud of all
our talented designers and delighted to welcome Matty into the mix – this
is my dream line up! It’s super exciting to be hosted in our sponsor
Topshop’s venue again, this season in Old Spitalfields Market in the heart
of our home, the East End.”
Sheena Sauvaire, global communications and marketing director, Topshop,
which has been the headline sponsor for the past 12 years, added: “The
Fashion East showcase is always a great indicator of the next wave of new
talent in our industry. As innovation is at the heart of London, it is a
really exciting addition to the schedule and one we are proud to continue
to support.”
The four designers were chosen by a panel of editors, buyers and
stylists. In addition to the London Fashion Week showcasing event,
designers will also receive financial sponsorship, intensive one-to-one
business mentoring, and inclusion in a leading Paris sales showroom.
Fashion East was established in 2000 to nurture, develop and showcase
emerging designers, its alumni includes Gareth Pugh, Jonathan Saunders,
Roksanda Ilincic, Simone Rocha and Marques’Almeida.
Images: Matty Bovan courtesy of Fashion East