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On/Off Presents… - Carnival 2004 – Burberry Banned – Jean Muir Boutique – Advertisers Get Real
On/Off Announces Catwalk & Exhibition Line-up On/Off – the off-schedule catwalk and exhibition event dedicated to the promotion of fresh talent has announced its designer line-up: Catwalk Show Red or Dead Exhibition
John Wilson, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council said: “On/Off is providing a valuable new platform for young designers and we are delighted that two of the New Generation shows, sponsored by TopShop, each comprising of two designers collections will be held at the Royal Academy. This On/Off site, with its package of production facilities, is ideal for the combined shows of Alistair Carr with Camilla Staerk and Gardem with Swash.â€
Everyone’s Talking About…Carnival
To find out more about Carnival 2004 visit www.thecarnival.tv
Burberry Banned
Burberry has become synonymous with ‘football hooligans’ over in Leicester. It is thought that well-known football hooligans have adopted a particular dress code, which includes highly recognizable items from; Burberry, Stone Island, Aquascutum and Henri Lloyd ranges. Two Leicester pubs are so fed-up with the trouble caused by these ‘designer hooligans’ that they have banned drinkers who wear the above labels from entering their establishments. Burberry commented that “It is clearly a localized issue,†which is rather insignificant in relation to the brands global appeal, while Henri Lloyd has called the ban a “ridiculous prejudice.â€
Now Open…the first Jean Muir Standalone Store
Jean Muir first hit the London scene in 1966 and has grown to become an effortlessly chic label that’s all about understated style. Stocked all over the globe Jean Muir now has its very first standalone store. Situated on Conduit Street, W1, you’ll find the brand new minimal Jean Muir boutique stocking beautifully constructed jersey dresses in sleek shapes. Just the ticket for this autumn/winter’s polished look. Jean Muir, 48, Conduit Street, London W1. 020 7409 2262
Advertisers Get Real Dove has reported an excellent response to their summer print ad campaign. Appearing on billboards, buses and in magazines, the Dove campaign features ‘real’ women, of all shapes and sizes to promote its body firming cream. Gone are the super-slick images of skinny teenage supermodels, and in comes an assortment of women with size 12 plus figures twinned with a confident attitude. The manufacturers of Dove beauty products announced that their body firming cream had leapt by a huge 700 per cent and believe that the ad campaign effectively relates to everyday women. With such spectacular results it will be interesting to see if more companies follow suit.
Jo Iles
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Notting Hill Carnival celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend with a 16ft costume tribute to its late founder - Vernon Williams. Over the last six months preparations have been underway in a school hall near Paddington. Band leader and daughter of Vernon Williams – Symone, has been joined by a number of volunteers, who have been busy creating the sailor-themed costumes for one of carnival’s most-established bands - Genesis. Back-in-the-day Vernon was renowned for his community spirit and Mas costumes he created pieces for other bands before setting up Genesis in 1980. The 40th Notting Hill Carnival, due to take place this Sunday 29th and Monday 30th, will see a tribute to Vernon who died two years ago. A 16ft costume created in his image will lead the band down carnival route inspiring the musicians and dancers all the way. Many of the steel pan and Mas pioneers of carnival have passed away but it is hoped that workshops teaching history, costume making and steel pan will ensure the tradition lives on.
