Louise Amstrup wins The On|Off Visionary Award 2010
July 2010. Danish born Louise Amstrup is named as the winner of The On|Off Visionary Award 2010.
This season at On|Off, the innovative fashion showcase during London Fashion Week, Louise Amstrup will receive an exclusive opportunity to launch her SS11 collection to an array of UK and international buyers and media.
“The focus of The Visionary award is about giving a designer the support in order for them to expand within the industry.” Claire Ginzler – Fashion Director On|Off. The Visionary Award presents Louise Amstrup with a free catwalk, On|Off will also supply all casting and production elements for the designers showcase.
“This is such an amazing opportunity. With this award I now have all the components to propel me to the next level. I am so excited and can’t wait for my show in September at On|Off.” – Louise Amstrup.
The judging panel included industry expert and On|Off founder Lee Lapthorne, fashion director Claire Ginzler and special guest judge, Browns Focus Buyer, Jemma Dyas.
On The Visionary Award Dyas says, “It is a great opportunity to be able to work with On|Off and be a part of this unique initiative. I chose Louise because I feel she has all the requisite elements to be a huge success, and that this award provides the perfect platform to showcase her talent to the industry.”
Yang Du awarded NEWGEN
On|Off wants to congratulate designer Yang Du on having been awarded NEWGEN sponsorship.
Having shown for the last two season's as part of the On|Off Presents... initiative, Yang joins an alumni of other On|Off designers to receive NEWGEN including: Peter Pilotto, Mark Fast, Emilio de la Morena, Anna Vince, Osman Yousefzada, JW Anderson and Hannah Marshall.
"OnlOff has been extremely supportive from very beginning,to showing as OnlOff presents was one of best experience i ever had..." Yang Du
As one of the most lovely, genuine and positive (not to mention talented) designers On|Off has had the pleasure of supporting, we wish Yang all the best for the coming season. For details on how to showcase at On|Off please contact Chris Davidson on 0207 287 2327
