Do you want to take place in part in an exclusive monthly designer showcase event in a cental london location- which will be open to the public??

Seeking black raw talent specialising in fashion, accessory/jewellery design and modern art.

We have contacts with stylists and independant boutiques in the UK and US.

Want to take part???

To reserve a booth contact: Nadine on 07949179942

Pls note: If you do not get a booth this time round - don't worry as we will be arranging further events.

Hi there. I am responding to your ad dated 31/3/05. I am deeply offended by the nature of the ad. If the ad had said 'talented white designers wanted', there would be accusations of racism and discrimination, but as it it the other way round, it is ok!, and is still racism and discrimination. It should not matter what the ethnic origin of the designer is and this kind of attitude does not help racial equality in this country, only segregates minorities more.

well excuse me raven this is not racist, and you shouldnt be offended. i am a young black designer and at the end of the day you should look at this as a postive thing for the black community as whole.it is encouraging all talent within its community to come forward. you are trying to turn this into something which its not!!!
im sure nadine didnt attempt to offend anybody, and coming from the community i feel sometimes it can be harder to get the attention your work deserves and postivity from society. often the press creates too much negatity and sterotyping about the black culture And here we have an POSTIVE indivdual that is trying to create postitvity and help raw talent get the exposure it deserves within the indutry and encourage black designers with their talent. its not racist.ITS CREATING and ENCOURAGING OPPOTUNTY !!! sorry i have to disagree with you

i totally agree with hte comment posted i to feel that that was a total racist advertisment and does not help at all with the intergration of the fashion community. as these two replies obviously show. and your comment that it is difficult to get your work recognised is probally due to your obvious out dated black (or should i say colored) never sure. white conflict people have moved on and i think that you should do the same. what happens if they are black with oriental origins are they not going to be accepted!!!!!!!
take the advice and as i said move on and incorporate all in your ideas. and maybe that way there will be less emphasis on the color of skin and we can concentrate on the color of someonmes imagination.

thanks

Dear All,

Can I just point out to the last person to reply to the original message, that Black people do not like being called 'coloured'. Whereas I accept your point about the original message (talent is talent regardless of colour or ethnic origin and messages such as the one originally posted do not help to create harmony amongst differing people), I find it extrmely ignorant and upsetting that you would use such a term of reference.

Regards,

Lisa.

please send me more info on this venture as i am interested
take no notice of the moaners who have responded
i think its a good idea 07762782114