British Fashion Council welcomes New Rock vault line-up
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The British Fashion Council has revealed the ten Rock Vault jewellers who are set to present a selection of their spring-summer '16 collections as part of an installation in the Designer Showroom during the upcoming London Fashion Week.
The newest recipients of the Rock Vault 2015 are COMPLETEDWORKS, Lily Kamper, Rachel Boston, Ruifier and The House of Ana de Costa, who join existing recipients Beth Gilmour, Jacqueline Cullen, Ornella Iannuzzi, Shimell & Madden and Yunus & Eliza. Launched in 2012 and curated by Stephen Webster MBE, the Rock Vault initiative aims to provide emerging jewellery businesses with mentoring and bi-annual showcasing opportunities at London Fashion Week and Couture, in Las Vegas.
"Now in its third year, Rock Vault has established itself as the leading talent identifier for fine jewellers; one that leading international editors and retailers look to for the talent that is reshaping jewellery design," commented Caroline Rush CBE, CEO of the British Fashion Council. "It’s with huge thanks to the panel and Stephen for their support and for selecting such a strong and diverse roster of names that we look forward to welcoming to London Fashion Week in its new Soho home."
Stephen Webster MBE, added: "According to the maximum three year cycle of Rock Vault, we have had to say so-long to five of the original designers. All those involved in the selection process, the BFC and myself find the graduation an emotional time; over the years we become so ingrained with the designers and their businesses that saying goodbye is difficult. "
" The detachment is made somewhat easier by the massively positive comments and gratitude from the graduates whom have all benefited by being part of the initiative. We are delighted to welcome and announce five new designers, who will join the five existing members." Former recipients include Alice Cicolini, Imogen Belfield, Jo Hayes Ward, Hannah Martin and Tomasz Donocik.