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WGSN Global Fashion Awards announces shortlist

Last night in London, the shortlist for the annual WGSN Global Fashion Awards was announced and designers Raf Simons for Dior, Philip Lim, Erdem, Guillaume Henry for Carven, and Isabel Marant have all been nominated for the coveted Womenswear Designer of the Year, which was won last year by Victoria Beckham. Unveiled at a summer drinks party at...

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Victoria Beckham wins at the WGSN Global Fashion Awards

Victoria Beckham and Kim Jones for Louis Vuitton were among the winners at last night’s WGSN Global Fashion Awards, which were unveiled at a ceremony held at The Savoy, London. Hosted by Cat Deeley, the awards that have previously been held in New York, honour fashion’s most inspirational and innovative individuals and businesses with prizes for...

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Global Fashion Awards announce winners

Erdem was among the winner’s of this year’s Global Fashion Awards, held in New York last week. The British-based designer was crowned as Most Influential Womenswear Designer at the glitzy awards gala, over strong international competition from Miuccia Prada, Marc Jacobs, Jonathan Saunders, Phoebe Philo and Christopher Bailey. Hosted by WGSN, the...

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Shortlist for Global Fashion Awards

Erdem and Jonathan Saunders have both made the shortlist for the The Global Fashion Awards’ Most Influential Womenswear Designer, it was announced last night. Sponsored by trend forecaster, WGSN, the prize, which will be presented in New York, in October, also includes Christopher Bailey, Marc Jacobs, Prada and Phoebe Philo for Celine for this...

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Global Fashion Awards 2010

This week the fashion elite gathered at New York's glamorous Waldorf Astoria for the Global Fashion Awards 2010, where the winners of the prestigious awards were announced by America's Next Top Model judge, Nigel Barker. With the shortlist boasting respected global brands, internationally renowned retailers and exciting up-and-coming talent from...

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Piaget opens on Bond Street

Luxury watchmaker and jeweller Piaget opened the doors of its UK flagship in London. French architect Gérard Barrau designed the new boutique of the Swiss company. The opening is Piaget’s 71st launch worldwide, and is the first brand owned boutique. Set over two storeys, the design oozes luxury, and features a large collection full of Piaget...

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Winners to be revealed

The 10th of November, the Global Fashion Awards are taking place and the Waldorf Astoria in New York. It will be the first global networking opportunity with over 450 attendees including Harold Tillman (Chairman of the British Fashion Council), Iris Apfel, Dolly Jones (Editor of Vogue.com), and Kevin Carrigan (Global Creative Director, Calvin...

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Nigel Barker to host Global Fashion Awards

Nigel Barker, best known internationally as noted fashion photographer and America’s Next Top Model judge, has been announced as the host of the world’s first WGSN Global Fashion Awards. The Global Fashion Awards 2010 will take place at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria in New York on 10 November 2010. The Awards event will honour fashion’s most...

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Global Fashion Awards

In partnership with GFK and Aussie Spirits, the nominees of the first WGSN Global Fashion Awards 2010 are announced celebratingfashion’s most inspirational businesses. Hosted at Soho Sanctum Hotel’s roof terrace, the evening began with a couple of speeches before guests witnessed the unveiling of the shortlist. The categories covered all the...