London Fashion Week
Off-Schedule Show

By Shakila Rajendra

It's upon us again, time for the models to be on their best behaviour, for the kings and queens of style to get in gear and for everyone else to pay attention. London Fashion Week 2005, awaits. In the hubbub of Fashion Week's trendy events, East London's mirrorstudios presents the London Fashion Week 2005 off-schedule fashion show.

Offering a platform, or rather a catwalk for new fashion talent to showcase their creative flair. To be held at mirrorstudios, there will be four fashion shows per day and showcases will run with each designer having their individual fashion shows throughout the day. Among those putting on shows are Jatin Patel, Raishma Islam, Ema Womersley and the labels Son of a Stag and Leathertex.

Designers with Asian influences add to the eclecticism of the show. Bringing flavour to the catwalk is Jatin Patel an exciting Anglo- Indian designer who will be showcasing his debut collection of women's wear, personify which, according to Jatin competes at "fusing the boundaries between decadent eveningwear with work wear." Jatin is looking forward to launching his womens wear fashion label, believing in the "individuality and dualities of women" and hopes to emphasise this with his label. Raishma Islam is a couture-trained designer fast making her presence known with a growing celebrity clientele. Already with creations adorning the pages of Vogue Brides and Hello magazine, Raishma boasts an amazing eye for detail producing amongst her creations hand embroidered wedding gowns and catsuits. With that in mind, Raishma operates by, “fusing her East-West roots to produce sexy, elegant clothes with the most beautiful detail, colour and cut.”

The label Son of a Stag comprises of a creative team of four, Emma Gibson, Ricci Williams, Fred Fan and Tai Li, who all operate in and around East London. The team agree that “participating in many other fashion, music and arts events held locally provides excellent brain food for this diverse collective, and allows them to really be one step ahead with trend prediction from hidden side streets.” The label intends to re-launch its new face with their new Spring/Summer ’06 menswear collection.

Ema Womersley, will be bringing her accessories collection, which includes hand-made feather earrings, fabric purses, scarves and belts. Her designs can be found at stalls in both Spitalfields and Portobello markets.

London Fashion Week Off-Schedule Fashion Show
18-26 September 2005
Mirrorstudios
55 Fashion Street, E1 6PX
020 7247 6556

JATIN PATEL
presents his debut collection ‘Personify'
for Spring / Summer 2006 launching,
his Womenswear Fashion label.
The contemporary brand blends
the boundaries between work wear
and decadent eveningwear.
The innovative collection
is an exploration into the
contemporary representations of feminine
displays of power and protection,
through the implementation
of traditional masculine
attire with symbolic armour.

Contact Details
jatinpatel1@london.com
Tel: 07787572700

RAISHMA
Raishma Islam has long
been one of London‘s
fashion scene's biggest secrets.
The hugely talented designer
has created stunning wardrobes
for some of UK‘s wealthiest and
most high profile fashionistas –
including leading actors,
politicians, pop stars and royalty.

Contact Details
Tel: 020 8795 4110
designs@raishma.co.uk
www.raishma.co.uk

LEATHERTEX DIRECT
stock and sell quality leather jackets
made from sheepskin or cow hide

Contact Details
Tel: 015394 88100
Fax: 015394 88300
www.leathertexdirect.com