UK Fashion Exports finalists announced
- Published: 07 April 2008 09:55
- Author: Jessica Price Brown
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- Last Updated: 07 April 2008 10:18
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The shortlist for the UK Fashion Export Awards features has been unveiled.
Womenswear labels Ariella, Bora Aksu and Orla Kiely made the cut for the women's fashion shortlist.
Baracuta, Chrysalis, Henri-Lloyd, Henry Poole and John Smedley have made the final in the men's fashion category.
Avsh Alom Gur, Blaak Homme, Chris & Tibor, Knomo and Lipsy are all finalists in the New Exporter category.
Alex Monroe, Anna Lou of London, Jocasi, Opika and Sam Ubhi have all been shortlisted for the women's accessories award while Denisonboston, Duchamp and Simon Carter have been shortlisted for the men's accessories award.
Ciel, Eco-Boudoir and Eribé are finalists in the ethical fashion category while Amoralia, Made by Niki and Pistol Panties are all on the shortlist for the lingerie and beachwear category.
Winners of the Childrenswear, Export Personality and Gold Awards will be announced at a ceremony on June 5.
Prizes for this year's winners include free stands at various tradeshows including Pure Accessories in London, Moda Menswear in Birmingham and Pret a Porter in Paris. Other prizes include financial support and global trade advice worth £20,000 provided by FedEx and a subscription to WGSN.com.
The UK Fashion Export Awards take place at The Landmark London. The awards are presented by HRH The Princess Royal, who is president of UK Fashion Exports.
