Vauxhall Fashion Scout Merit Award winner

Georgian born David Koma is Vauxhall Fashion Scout's Merit Award winner. In it's second season, the Award offers the best new fashion designer the opportunity of a sponsored stand-alone show at Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s catwalk during London Fashion Week.

David Koma graduated in March 2009 with distinction from Central Saint Martin, and his collection immediately grabbed the attention of buyers and media. David was also presented with the prestigious Harrods’ Design Award, which led to boutique Browns Focus stocking the collection.

“The fact that I have been chosen as the recipient of Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s Merit Award is a great honour! I'm really excited to showcase my SS10 collection during LFW, and it feels great to work with such an amazing team! This will be a great start for my future career,"commented David Koma.

Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s Merit Award is presented to a new fashion designer each season. The winning designer receives a fully equipped catwalk in Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s new venue, PR and sales support and a specialized mentoring program spread over three seasons. The award works towards helping designers sustain and build a viable business for themselves and helps to both nurture and provide support to the best emerging talent.

“Over the past six seasons we have grown into London’s largest and most exciting catwalk event for emerging designers and this LFW sees us move into our fantastic new venue. Vauxhall Fashion Scout supports a wide selection of the best new designers and are proud to have created an award that will help a leading emerging designer grow their business and showcase their talents to an international audience.” Martyn Roberts, Fashion Scout Co-Founder.

Last years winner William Tempest debut show was attended by high profile guests including Emma Watson, Jade Parfitt and Jasmine Guinness. William will return to the catwalk for his second outing with Vauxhall Fashion Scout for this September’s London Fashion Week.

September 2009 will be the seventh season that Vauxhall Fashion Scout has showcased new design talent as part of the Off-Schedule Calendar. The shows will take place at their new venue Freemasons Hall Covent Garden next to London Fashion Week’s Somerset House location.

Image: David Koma CSM09