WORLD FASHION NEWS

World Fashion Exhibition (WFE), Presented by Savoir Faire Cosmetics launched in Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week first edition S/S 2012, Australia.

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0800

******************************************** INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE   World Fashion Exhibition (WFE), Presented by Savoir Faire Cosmetics launched in Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week first edition S/S 2012.   April 23, 2012 - PERTH, AUSTRALIA - World Fashion Week in partnership with Savoir Faire Cosmetics are proud to launched the Ist. World Fashion Exhibition during Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week, Australia, from April 19th to 23rd, advocating for cultural exchange and social development, moving towards to a sustainable and fair global fashion community.   WFE World Fashion Exhibition showcased nominated fashion designers by WFW World Fashion Week, presenting masterpieces created by leading fashion designers across five continents, WFE Savoir Faire will be featured in different fashion weeks and museums around the world, in an effort to bring closer the general public to the fashion talent raising from all corners of our world, spreading its social voice in Asia, Middle East, Oceania, Latin America, Europe and North America, benefiting the Art of Living Foundation, moving towards the eradication of poverty by empowering women and children, supporting the United Nations Millennium Development Goals by 2015.   WFE World Fashion Exhibition Savoir Faire honors the outstanding contribution and lifetime achievements of fashion icons across the globe, dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of fashion, furthering the promotion of creative leadership, for artistic, technical and social achievements within the global fashion industry.    WFE presents International outstanding couturiers, nominated and summoned by WFW World Fashion Week, officially representing their countries; Argentina by Gabriel Lage, Austria by Thang De Hoo, Colombia by Adriana Santacruz, Cameroon by Blaz Essomba, Croatia by Branka Donassy, Ghana by Duaba Serwa, Indonesia by Argistia Dwiasri, Israel by Mirit Weinstock, Italy by Francesca Di Maria, Ivory Coast by Tim Creations, Kenya by Kiko Romeo, Malaysia by Melinda Looi, Mexico by Carla Fernandez, Netherlands by Addy van den Krommenacker, Pakistan by HSY- Umar Fayyaz, Philippines by Michael Cinco, Russia by Masha Tsigal, South Africa by Hendrik Vermeulen, Spain by M&M - Marco Marrero and Maria Diaz , Sweden by Camilla Wellton, and UAE by acclaimed Furne One.    "WFW is honored to join forces with Savoir Farie with the aim to create awareness and raise funding for social responsibility and human development, it is especially focused in encouraging entrepreneurship activities, the empowerment of women and the eradication of poverty." Says Mr. Paco de Jaimes, President of WFW.  In addition to WFE World Fashion Exhibition Savoir Faire during Perth Fashion Week, WFW World Fashion Week nominated designers Gabriel Lage, Thang De Hoo, Hedrik Vermeulen, Addy Van Der Krommenacker, Francesca Di Maria and Furne One showcased outstanding collections, representing their respective countries, in a truly celebration cultural diversity and world's fashion, as a preview to the most upcoming WFW World Fashion Week 2013 Inaugural ceremony.    WFE-WFW mission is to globally expand the power of fashion; as a tool of fighting poverty, further develop economies and implementing Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Business principles. within the fashion and textile industry, fostering human development, education and social integration, solidifying the vision "Give your Light to the World".      ...//...    About World Fashion Week (WFW) www,worldfashionweek.tv WFW serves as the global voice of Fashion, an "Olympic Style" platform for the local fashion industries around the World, which provides them with a forum for exposure and recognition. Its major role is to contribute to the harmonious growth and development of the global fashion industry and work towards a greater good, harnessing and supporting relationships to keep the global fashion industry sustainable and fair.  
The Inaugural Ceremony World Fashion Week will be officially hosted in the City of New York, USA, in Fall 2013.  WFW announces to be one of the most anticipated and global trade events of the XXIst. century, leaving a sustainable legacy to the world's next generations.   About Savoir Faire Cosmetics www.sfcosmetics.com.au After many years in research and development our desire to deliver a truly luxurious, high quality cosmetics collection to Australia and the world has finally been fulfilled. Obsessed with quality, and dedicated to the detail, we have thrived in the freedom of shaping a luxury cosmetics line from the purity of a blank canvas. Infusing global expertise with personal experience to fashion a line of cosmetics that delivers what it promises with elegance.  Quite simply, Savoir Faire Cosmetics are a multi-sensory delight to discover. Our range offers the choice of sheer to intense and long lasting coverage, ensuring our products are the perfect complement to your every day life and beyond. Welcome to a new face in luxury.
 About Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week http://www.perthfashionweek.com.au
Savoir Faire PFW's mission is to "empower the local West Australian fashion community by creating ever growing business opportunities through events that connect people, encourage individuality and nurture creativity. Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week 2012 will be a dynamic event, attracting a wide range of international buyers, media, designers, models and the fashion savvy eager to see W.A talent. The 5-day schedule will create an interactive and dynamic environment - creating priceless opportunities furthering local and international fashion industry.    ...//...  _________________________________  For more information, please contact:  Ms. Isabel Englebert  Director of International Media  World Fashion Week®  email: englebert@worldfashionweek.tv  Phone: Washington (USA) +1 866 993 9691 - (+1) 800 933 3950 - London (UK) +44 20 3286 7982  www.worldfashionweek.tv   Give Your Light to the World ;)

AUSTRALIA, PERTH FASHION WEEK TO SHOWCASE INDIGENOUS DESIGNERS

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:32:28 +0800

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PERTH FASHION WEEK TO SHOWCASE INDIGENOUS DESIGNERS

- Perth Fashion Week 2012 is delighted to announce for the first time in Australian fashion week history the launch of “Dream Time” which will showcase WA Indigenous Designers. Perth Fashion Week will set up a programme for Indigenous artists, textile artists and designers that will provide the tools and the platform for Indigenous creatives to gain recognition in an international arena.

Perth Fashion Week Director, Sylvia Giacci, has been putting the infrastructure in place for the past year to bring the Dream Time Project to life. “I am thrilled to finally see the Dream Time Project come to fruition and for it to be an integral part of Perth Fashion Week. Ms Giacci says. “This has never been done before in Australia and it is time for us to embrace our heritage and break down the barriers”.

“Showcasing our Indigenous designers will create awareness, will empower and have a positive affect in the community. We will guide Indigenous creatives and provide all the tools from business through to design to help them create their own sustainable business on an international level”.

Perth Fashion Week has sought advice from Traditional Owners of The Kimberley to ensure the correct protocols are adhered to on Indigenous matters as Indigenous Australians, place great importance on artistic activity as a way of expressing experiences and emotions and teachings. Perth Fashion Week has a duty of care to make sure that this is honoured.

“I had a discussion with Donna Karan who was absolutely thrilled that Dream Time was being implemented into Perth Fashion Week. She has shown great interest and we would love to have Donna involved as a mentor for our Indigenous designers”, Giacci says.

“Perth Fashion Week is a cultural event that will showcase our state like it has never been done before and there is no better forum than having our own fashion week to highlight the breathtaking beauty especially when we have the eyes of an international audience”.

Perth Fashion week 2012 is set to take place April 19th to 23rd, and will follow a 5 day schedule attracting buyers, media, W.A.’s top models and international delegates.

For further informations contact:
Sylvia Giacci
Perth Fashion Week
P: 0404 025 000
E: sylvia@perthfashionweek.com.au

Bibi Russell and Franca Sozzani to be Honored at the Inaugural First Ladies and Fashion 4 Development "Launcheon" at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on September 19, 2011

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:34:07 +0800

The Inaugural First Ladies & Fashion 4 Development Luncheon in support of the UN Millennium Development Goals is Fashion 4 Development’s premiere campaign, led by First Ladies from around the world and supported by the fashion, creative, business, diplomacy and media sectors to celebrate the power of fashion as a tool to empower women and implement creative strategies for sustainable economic growth and autonomy. The luncheon concludes a United Nations High Level Meeting on Empowering Women in the Era of Digital Technologies which includes speakers such Ms. Cherie Blair and Ms. Geena Davis. Positing that “Giving Back is the New Luxury”, the focus is on the increasingly decisive role of fashion in creating economic growth in developing countries.  (PRWEB) September 17, 2011
What:: Inaugural First Ladies & Fashion 4 Development Luncheon in support of the UN Millennium Development Goals. “First Ladies & Fashion” is Fashion 4 Development’s premiere campaign, led by First Ladies from around the world and supported by the fashion, creative, business, diplomacy and media sectors to celebrate the power of fashion as a tool to empower women and implement creative strategies for sustainable economic growth and autonomy. The purpose of the campaign is to create awareness and raise funds that will be dispersed as grants to organizations and individuals to empower their impoverished communities. The luncheon concludes a United Nations (“UN”) high level conference on Empowering Women in the Era of Digital Technologies which includes speakers such Ms. Cherie Blair and Ms. Geena Davis. Positing that “Giving Back is the New Luxury”, the focus is on the increasingly decisive role of fashion in creating economic growth in developing countries. The luncheon will also feature “Shawl to Remember”, a joint initiative of the Advanced Development for Africa and Fashion 4 Development, as well as special tributes to First Ladies.

When/Where: Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Avenue (Empire Room). Monday, September 19, 2011, 12 – 2:30 p.m. 12 p.m: Step and Repeat and interviews. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Opening remarks, program and luncheon.

About Fashion 4 Development
 Founded by Bibi Russell and UNESCO in 1996, Fashion 4 Development (“F4D”) is a supporting partner of UN Millennium Development Goals. Its main objective is to implement creative strategies seeking the sustainable development and economic independence of women through fashion. F4D designs and promotes awareness campaigns and fund-raising initiatives across the globe, with the support of First Ladies and the influential contributions of the media. As an official platform of South South News (“SSN”), the media partner of the UN, F4D is a global awareness campaign that unites diplomacy, business, media, and the creative industries for the purpose of helping to achieve the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals # 1 (End Poverty and Hunger), # 3 (Gender Equality – Empowering Women) and #8 (Global Partnership, through the Expression of Fashion). “Fashion 4 Development has the full support of South South News, the United Nations and its Member States” states Ambassador Francis Lorenzo, SSN President. F4D will appoint Franca Sozzani its Goodwill Ambassador at the South South Awards Gala on the Evening of September 19, held concurrently with the opening of the 65th session of the United Nations, in the presence of Heads of State and First Ladies from all over the globe, personalities from fashion, the diplomatic world and the media.

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PAKISTAN JOINS THE WORLD FASHION ORGANIZATION ...

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:19:12 +0800

ISLAMABAD:

In spite of a lacklustre fashion week, the organizing members have won themselves a contract with the World Fashion Organization for their Pakistan Chapter. This cataclysmic news was announced at a press conference held on site at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad where the fashion week was being held.

INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE - CHINA JOINS THE WORLD FASHION ORGANIZATION (WFO) AND THE WORLD FASHION WEEK (WFW) AS AN OFFICIAL MEMBER, WITH A SHARED CORPORATE, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT WITHIN THE GLOBAL FASHION AND TEXTILE INDUSTRIES.

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 18:18:39 +0800

Shanghai – November 8th, 2010 — During its 10th edition of Shanghai Fashion Week (SFW), The Shanghai Garment Association, SFW and Shanghai International Fashion Center signed the official representation of the World Fashion Organization (WFO)-Shanghai Regional Chapter for China. The WFO–Shanghai Regional Chapter will provide a global platform and e-commerce services for the national fashion and textile industries, with a shared commitment to raise awareness to Corporate, Social Responsibility, furthering the reach of the WFO Humanitarian campaign “Fashion for Development and Peace”.

During the celebration, SFW Shanghai Fashion Week showcased outstanding collections from fashion designers from UK, Argentina, India, China and Italy, such as Percy Parker and Amy Molyneaux, head designers of “PPQ” from London, as well as Andrea Cardinale, Head Designer of “Lidia Cardinale” from Italy, Argentinean brand “Cardon”, emerging fashion designer and the new face of India “Paromita Banerjee” from Calcutta, showcasing a collection based on 100% environmentally friendly and organic fabrics, closing with Chinese brands such as Prolivon, La Vie and Ling Yali, celebrating cultural exchange and understanding.

“It's a great honor to embrace this exciting opportunity, committing with corporate and social responsibility within the fashion industry, while generating new commercial opportunities for the Chinese market” says Xi Shiping, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shangtex Holding Group – Shanghai Garment Association.

“We are very happy to welcome China to join WFO. The Chinese Fashion Industry has so much to offer to the world and the WFO initiative brings new opportunities for regional entrepreneurship within China. Ensuring this is applied in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, it is the WFO’s intention to create sustainability and in so doing, contribute to the realization of the UN’s Missions.” Says Paco De Jaimes, Founder of the WFO.

The WFO also presents all of its member countries with long term opportunities and global services, including the possibility to engage in the First Annual of the World Fashion Week in New York City 2011 and in the World Fashion Awards in Hollywood, both which will be held on an annual basis, commencing in 2011.

The ‘Fashion for Development and Peace’ campaign aims to ensure that the advancement of the global fashion industry is soundly undertaken. The initiative aims to globally enhance the power of fashion as a tool to develop economies and encourage social cohesion through the implementation of Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility.

For more information contact:
Carlee Santarelli
Carlee.satarelli@worldfashionweek.tv
World Fashion Organization – World Fashion Association

About WFO World Fashion Organization
WFO is a global not-for-profit organization created to promote and integrate the fashion industry between nations around the world, encouraging the expansion of world fashion, international fashion business relationships and understanding among cultures and nations. With a mission to promote Corporate, Environmental and Social Responsibility within the global fashion and textile industries, WFO aims to create microcredit programs, school workshops and social cooperatives. WFO raise global awareness of the United Nations Missions, such as the UN Global Compact and its universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, as well as the UN Millennium Development Goals and the Grameen Foundation.

About SFW Shanghai Fashion Week - Shanghai International Fashion Centre（SIFC）
As the institute of handling programs of dress and adornment designated by Shanghai municipal government, SIFC is responsible to undertake large-scale international fashion economic and cultural activities twice a year, including Shanghai International Fashion Culture Festival and Shanghai Fashion Week annually. Both are sponsored by Shanghai municipal government. In recent years, more than 150 famous international designers, brands and celebrities visited and attended Shanghai International Fashion Culture Festival, Shanghai Fashion Week, incuding Gianfranco Ferre, Jean Paul Gaultier, Emanuel Ungaro, Sonia Rykiel, Lavin, Vivienne Westwood.
http://sifc.org.cn/en/profile.asp

About PPQ London - ppqclothing.com/ <http://ppqclothing.com/>
About Lidia Cardinale - www.lidiacardinale.it/ <http://www.lidiacardinale.it/>
About Cardon - www.cardon.com.ar <http://www.cardon.com.ar/>
About Paromita Banrejee - http://paromita-banerjee.blogspot.com <http://paromita-banerjee.blogspot.com/>