Sponsors and Partners
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Malmaison Oxford
Official sponsor of the Malmaison Lingerie Show
http://www.malmaison-oxford.com/
Malmaison Oxford is delighted to be sponsoring the OFW Lingerie show on the 5th May 2010. A former Victorian jail, and part of Oxford Castle, the stylishly designed hotel is steeped in history, full of character and yet has a sexy undertone, creating a perfect synergy with the sensuality of lingerie. Experience moody lighting, sumptuous furnishings and seductive food and drink. And what you get up to behind closed cell doors is your secret.
Argenteus
Official sponsor of the OFW Argenteus Exhibition
“Argenteus Jewellery was established in Oxford in 1994 by Oxford residents Fiona Mawson and Ian Middleton. Since then the company has expanded into London and beyond but has always prided itself as being at the forefront of innovation and design in contemporary jewellery as well as its Oxfordshire roots. Now in their 16th year Argenteus continues to enjoy a reputation as a prominent showcase of some of the most original and talented jewellery designers working in the UK today.
Managing Director Ian Middleton said :
“As an Oxford based company we are delighted to be the official sponsor of the Oxford Fashion Week Exhibition for the second year running. British design talent is amongst the best in the world and encouraging new and emerging design talent across the UK continues to be a very important part of what Argenteus does.Oxford Fashion Week represents a fantastic opportunity for Argenteus to engage with new designers and the best embryonic talent at an early stage in their careers, as well providing a platform for the city to underline its importance on the UK and world fashion maps. We’re delighted to see OFW move into its second year and hope to be associated with it for many years to come.”
The Clarendon Centre
Official sponsor of the Oxford Style Show
http://www.clarendoncentre.co.uk/
“The Clarendon Centre are extremely proud to be supporting Oxford Fashion Week 2010 through our sponsorship of the Oxford Style Show where our retailers Zara, GAP and French Connection will be showcasing their latest collections.”
- The Clarendon Centre
Rx / Ry
Official sponsor of the Malmaison Lingerie Show
“As a bold, young company always looking for fresh new atmospheres, Rx/Ry is delighted to be sponsoring the Oxford Fashion Week.
Oxford is a unique place, seeped in history, which manages to take the good from tradition and spice it up with creativity, innovation and an eye to the future. A hub for some of the greatest minds, and future innovators and leaders, we’re hoping to be inspired by its people and places, and would be proud to even do a bit of inspiring of our own.
The OFW fits this location perfectly, taking the ancient British tradition of fine clothing to a new level, from the fun and the practical, to the artistic and astonishing – and all of this with a sense of proper planning and unspoiled inspiration. We felt particularly connected to the Lingerie-Show, as all the gorgeous lingerie is tasked with the same field of work as Rx/Ry: making the most out of what you got (and feeling irresistible doing so)”
- Roshan de Jong, leading Director
www.rx-ry.com
FX Architects
Official sponsor of the Malmaison Lingerie Show
FX Architects Ltd (FXA) is a boutique advisory firm that provides comprehensive and independent advice to help clients achieve sustainable value from foreign exchange. FXA management and staff consist of individuals with a long history and proven track record in sourcing and working with foreign exchange business at the institutional and private client level.
We apply our experience as FX traders, consultants, technology experts and FX business managers to our clients’ challenges. Our primary differentiator is our ability to leverage these competencies to help our client’s manage the entire spectrum of their FX businesses/operations.
Mahogany Hairdressers
Official Hairdressers of Oxford Fashion Week
http://www.mahoganyhair.co.uk/
“Mahogany Hairdressing London Manchester Oxford continues to support OFW into its second year after the resounding success of last year. Mahogany’s Creative Team were backstage at all the events last year and will have the same presence this year. “The creativity that new designers offer inspires us and the whole team is raring to go” says Antony Licata, Salons Creative Director for Mahogany. This innovative week allows designers, hairdressers and make-up artists to work alongside and learn from each other.”
The Oxford Union
Official host of the OFW Forum
“I am very pleased to host a forum as part of the programme for Oxford Fashion Week Forum at the Oxford Union during my term as President. It is vital for the Union to be more than just a political society and to cater for the wider interests of the student body. It is therefore my intention that through joint events such as this, the Oxford Union can provide an essential hub for all student events.
Oxford Fashion Week presents diverse opportunities for many students as well as fantastic experiences for those involved behind the scenes, on the catwalk and those who come along to enjoy the events. Not only a creative outlet, OFW also sets out to inform about the role of market forces and economic strategies in the fashion industry.
The OFW Forum will comprise of a panel of executives from the fashion industry, who will share their career experiences and answer questions from the audience. The event should prove to be illuminating for all those considering a career in fashion.” - Laura Winwood, President
BagTV
Official Oxford Fashion Week Sponsor
Bagtv, the take anywhere DVD player and video down-load system integrated into a handbag is delighted to be supporting OFW for the second year running. Said Jon Marquis Managing Director. “OFW 2009 was a very well organized and stylish Event, perfect to showcase our unique product to a young and sophisticated audience. We believe that OFW 2010 will be even better and are very happy to be associated with it once again.” Bagtv continues to go from strength to strength and plans are already in place to extend its handbag range, as well as the launch of a new man bag, and children’s bag. See it at www.bagtv.com
The Career Boutique
Official Oxford Fashion Week Sponsor
http://www.thecareerboutique.com/home
“The Career Boutique is delighted to be a sponsor of Oxford Fashion Week 2010, an event that is synonymous with style and innovation and showcases the wide range of talent within our region. The synergy between the two organisations makes this a natural partnership, as The Career Boutique has build a reputation for bringing together outstanding companies and talented individuals to enjoy mutual success, in the same way that Oxford Fashion Week brings together established high street brands and Oxford’s rising stars to contribute to the future of the British fashion industry.”
- Katherine Dales, Managing Director of The Career Boutique
Eco Boutique
Official Oxford Fashion Week Sponsor
http://www.ecocoboutique.co.uk/
“Eco Boutique – The Aladdin’s cave of fashion are excited to be sponsoring Oxford Fashion Week to encourage the re-cycling your new & pre-loved, vintage designer wear. In association with McMillan Cancer Support.” – Rebecca Hyde, Eco Boutique
R Magazine Oxford
http://www.r-magazine.co.uk/index.html
“Since our launch in Oxford a few brief months ago, I’ve been amazed by the wealth of style, individually and creativity within Oxford. Its people are unique, and its entrepreneurs are continually breaking new ground. Our ethos is to celebrate and actively promote the creative and retail industries within the county, and our primary goals are to be a unique and inspiring local media platform for both our readers and our partners alike.
With that in mind R Magazine are delighted to be partnering with Oxford Fashion Week 2010. With a calendar of events that are set to stimulate the mind as well as drive desire, (I’m sure my wardrobe wish list will be sizeable by the end of the week) OFW seeks to actively engage local audiences and scratch beneath the surface of what is one of the worlds largest and most fickle industries. From the theatrical, to the practical, and from the divine to the bizarre, fashion has long been is a unique part of British Culture. We are delighted to join the Oxford Fashion Week team in a celebration of the unique style of the city, its people, and its creative spirit.
Jo Burns. Editor R Magazine Oxford.
oxford@r-magazine.co.uk | www.r-magazine.co.uk “
Oxford Inspires
Cultural Partner