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On|Off founder gives advice for new designers ahead of LFW

On|Off is one of the most recognisable independent fashion showcases during London Fashion Week, over the year’s the event founded by Lee Lapthorne has nurtured both emerging and established designers including Gareth Pugh, Peter Pilotto, Pam Hogg, J.W. Anderson to name but a few. The creative platform has always been much more than a catwalk...

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The return of On|Off at LFW

London Fashion Week was really put back on the map this season with the influx of emerging talent hitting the scene and that in part was due to the successful return of On|Off, the non-profit showcase founded by Lee Lapthorne, to the LFW schedule. The emerging design talent organisation has been responsible for nurturing many big names on the...

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On Off launches crowdfunding campaign

London-based non-profit showcase for emerging design talent, On Off, founded by Lee Lapthorne in 2003, has turned to crowdfunding site indiegogo.com to raise 25,000 pounds to help the organisation to “continue to support the next generation of designers”. All donations to the fund will go towards its spring/summer 2016 showcase, which it is...

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London talent platforms

There’s a good feeling in the fashion air. London Fashion Week proved, these past few days, to be an ever developing hotbed of creative talent, and one well acknowledged by key, international bodies. Consistently strong showings from the likes of Christopher Kane, Jaeger, John Rocha, Richard Nicoll and Peter Pilotto kept the crowd in good...

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60 Seconds with...Lee Lapthorne

A man of many monikers. Founder/creative director of London Fashion Week’s On/Off schedule, and fashion designer, photographer, artist, producer. Education University of Central England (now Birmingham) with distinction in MA Textiles. Achievements Founding young design talent platform, On/Off in 2003, which at the time broke industry...

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On|Off announce LFW venue and schedule

On|Off has announced Victoria House as its new venue for February 2010 London Fashion Week. On|Off is London's independent fashion showcase during London Fashion Week and since 2003 has uniquely bridged the gap between on and off schedule designers to create a unique platform to showcase designer’s collections. The organisation aims to push the...