Vauxhall Fashion Scout: Ones to Watch

Vauxhall Fashion Scout have just announced their latest 'Ones to Watch', an off-schedule event which showcases some of the most up-and-coming designers from around the globe, giving them a platform to present their collections to the worlds media. I have been following VFS for a few years now, and have seen many amazing talents flourish with their support...the most recent success being the print master that is William Tempest. Who knows, maybe one day I'll be up on the list!

A panel of industry experts chose the line-up this year. First up is our very own Susanna Lau (even if she won't admit that she is now an industry insider), the Womenswear Buying Director for ASOS - Caren Downie, Andrew Ibi - the owner of The Convinience Store boutique and the co-founders of Vauxhall Fashion Scout.

"Ada Zanditon: Since graduating from the London College of Fashion in 2007, Ada has gone on to work with top designers including Gareth Pugh. In 2008, she established her own label; Ada Zanditon, which is based on the principles of sustainable design, leading her to work on pioneering ethical design projects, including a range for the Oxfam boutiques"

"Hermione de Paula is a fashion graduate from Central Saint Martins where she studied fashion & print design. Hermione then went on to work with Alexander McQueen and John Galliano before setting up her self-named label last year. Hermione�s debut collection, I Heart Elizabeth Berkley, was inspired by the 1995 film �Showgirls�, in which fishnet suspenders with diamond motifs, accordion-style leather jackets and delicate whimsical prints adorned the catwalk."

"Dean Quinn is a fashion graduate from Central Saint Martins BA course and winner of its Womenswear Designer of the Year Award 2009. Dean�s collection streamlined futuristic tailoring fused with underlying dark nuances of a Femme Fatale. He cites sci-fi films such as Blade Runner as well as his Northern Irish roots as a source of inspiration."

"Marko Mitanovski graduated from the College of Design in Belgrade, Serbia. He was awarded �Best Young Designer�, at Belgrade Fashion Week in October 2008, following the presentation of his �Lady Macbeth� collection. Marko gained inspiration for his designs from the forms and elements of Renaissance and Elizabethan costume. This love of costume and theatre has influenced his signature style, which combines detailed construction with intricate design."