British Fashion Council and International Palladium Board announce Rock Vault designers and new jewellery collaboration

 

The British Fashion Council announces the ten Rock Vault designers who will showcase their AW13 collections at the Exhibition during London Fashion Week (LFW) 15th – 19th February 2013. BFC Rock Vault is sponsored by International Palladium Board and curated by Stephen Webster.

 

The designer brands selected to take part in this unique showcase are Alice Cicolini, new for AW13, Fernando Jorge, Hannah Martin, Husam El Odeh, Imogen Belfield, Jo Hayes Ward, Melanie Georgacopoulos, Sophie Bille Brahe, Tomasz Donocik and Yunus & Eliza.

 

As part of the new collaboration the jewellers have been invited to design a pair of red carpet earrings created in palladium. This precious white metal has the power to hold large gemstones in the most delicate of settings. The one of a kind earrings will celebrate the metal’s key attributes of lightness and strength and will be showcased within the dedicated Rock Vault area in the Exhibition at Somerset House during LFW.

 

The BFC Rock Vault, now in its third season, is a unique showcasing initiative developed to nurture the 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.

 

The jewellers are selected to be part of the Rock Vault by a panel chaired by Stephen Webster and comprising of Alexandra Stylianidis, Liberty; Annalise Quest, Harrods; Caroline Broadhead, Central Saint Martins; Carol Woolton, Vogue UK; Catherine Nieto, Grazia; Jos Skeates, ECOne; Lara Bohinc; Liane Wiggins, Matches; Maia Adams, Adorn London; Maria Lemos, Rainbowwave; Rachel Duffy, Selfridges; Ruby Chadwick, Liberty; Valery Demure.