BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL ANNOUNCE
ROCK VAULT DESIGNERS FOR SS14
Eastern-inspired collection by Alice Cicolini
LONDON, 6th AUGUST 2013 - The British Fashion Council has today announced the ten Rock Vault designers who will showcase their SS14 collections in the Designer Showrooms during London Fashion Week 13th – 17th September 2013.
The designer brands selected to take part in this unique showcase are previous recipients Alice Cicolini, Fernando Jorge, Hannah Martin, Imogen Belfield, Jo Hayes Ward, Melanie Georgacopoulos, Tomasz Donocik and Yunus & Eliza. Joining them this season is Jacqueline Cullen, who specialises in contemporary Whitby jet jewellery and Ornella Iannuzzi, whose work is characterised by harmonious composition of colours and textures.
Fernando Jorge Pairing Ring in 18ct yellow gold and gradient quartz
Following on from the success of last season, seven of the Rock Vault designers were given the opportunity to showcase their collections at Couture, Las Vegas 30th May – 3rd June 2013.
The British jewellers presented their collections within the Stephen Webster ballroom to top US press and buyers during Couture’s five day showcase. Stephen Webster comments, “Now entering the fourth season of Rock Vault at London Fashion Week and following a hugely successful first international showing at Couture, Las Vegas, Rock Vault is well and truly established as the number one venue for buyers of fine jewellery. This season the Rock Vault panel is pleased to welcome two new designers to show alongside the current existing members. The work of Jacqueline Cullen and Ornella Iannuzzi demonstrate the incredible depth of real talent to be found within the British jewellery industry.”
Les Corallines by Ornella Iannuzzi (Photos courtesy of The Jewellery Editor)
Caroline Rush comments, “Since Rock Vault’s inception in February 2012 the initiative with the energy and enthusiasm of Stephen has gone from strength to strength. September welcomes the best of British fine jewellery talent and has quickly become a must see at London Fashion Week.”
The BFC Rock Vault, now in its fourth season, is a unique showcasing initiative developed to nurture creative, fine jewellery talent based in London and to give designers the opportunity to further develop their businesses and increase exposure amongst UK and international media and retailers.
For more information please visit www.britishfashioncouncil.com/rockvault
Source: BFC
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