Vauxhall Fashion Scout opens applications for a/w 2012

Vauxhall Fashion Scout is calling on aspiring designers to apply for its initiatives to take part during London Fashion Week in February, and Paris Fashion Week in March. Fashion designers can apply to take part in VFS catwalk, presentation,

salon show and exhibitions, as well as its coveted awards – the Merit Award, which offers a fully sponsored catwalk show and a £1,00o cash prize, and Ones to Watch and Ones to Watch MEN, which introduces new talents in back-to-back showcases.

Applications are also open for VFS’s Paris Showroom, which is located in the heart of the Marais, next to the Picasso Museum.

The closing date for applications is November 14, with successful applicants chosen by a selection panel of fashion industry experts, who will judge the candidates on their creativity, quality and business potential.

Selected designers will also benefit from the VFS year-long mentoring programme, specially tailored to ensure designers have the required skills to develop and maintain successful, sustainable businesses, including: business, branding, production, sales, PR and manufacturing.

To request an application form, you can contact show@vauxhallfashionscout.com.

VFS is a leading international platform for new innovative designers and has showcased some of fashion’s most creative names including: Peter Pilotto, David Koma, Maria Francesca Pepe, Felder Felder, Iris Van Herpen, Eudon Choi, Leutton Postle and William Tempest.

The 12th season of VFS takes place for the full length of London Fashion Week, February 17-22, and last season featured over 30 shows and events in its Freemason’ Hall location.

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