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NATIONAL TAILORING & DESIGN AWARDS 2014
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The Savile Row Training Academy Awards were created to challenge and encourage the students and graduates of today to be creative and innovative, whilst still respecting the tradition and craftsmanship of tailoring. Each finalist was asked to produce two different outfits for menswear, womenswear or unisex markets. The entrants had to ensure that each design was individual, one being more traditional, focusing on fit, quality and detailing. Whereas the other could be more conceptual, encouraging the entrants to push and experiment with the boundaries of tailoring. Both of the outfits had two work together as a part of a collection, meaning a theme, colour, and fabrics and detailing should be constant. In order to qualify for the competition the entrants had to be, full time or part time students, or graduates within two years of completing their degree, completing a degree in a design related course, within the UK.
There were also specific submission requirements for entering their work; it must have evidence of there •
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Research and initial ideas
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Sampling and design development
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Fabrics and colour palette
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Illustrations of chosen two outfits
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Technical board
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And a 200 word written statement
Each entrant had to have uploaded their entries by midnight on 02/01/2014 and would find out if they made it into the top 20 by 10/01/2014
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BLADEN a company, created by two brothers, William and Arthur Bladen, initially to supply riding wear to the coutry classes. Quality was always important to the company as much as when it started to when the label grew. Their jackets, breeches and cavalry twills only made from the finest clothes that the British Isles had to offer. -AWARDÂŁ500 Cash Prize If the winning designs incorporates tweed fabrics and goes through to production, the winner potentially could receive royalties from each garment sold.
BLADEN Research & Development Bursary -AWARDÂŁ500 Cash Prize
Presented to the student who displays creative & innovative research & development in their work In order to be considered for this bursary you will also need to submit 200 word statement on how you will spend the money and how it will benefit your practice The winner will also be expected to blog about their experience which may be used for PR purposes
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Dugdale Bros & Co a cloth merchants based in the centre of Yorkshire, offering a range of high quality cloth to the finest of tailors,
designers, couturiers and retailers across the world. Dugdale prides themselves in their designers capturing the spirit and heritage of years of weaving in Yorkshire, as well as bringing modern interpretation to elegant classics worn by gentlemen all over the world.
-AWARDÂŁ1000 CASH PRIZE ÂŁ500 of fabrics to the winner purchased through Dugdales
ÂŁ500 of fabrics to the winners education provider purchased through Dugdales Invitation to visit Dugdales head quarters in Huddersfield
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Jack Dougall Winner of the Dugdale Bros & Co Award
£1000 CASH PRIZE £500 of fabrics to the winner purchased through Dugdales £500 of fabrics to the winners education provider purchased through Dugdales Invitation to visit Dugdales head quarters in Huddersfield Jack Dougall, a student studying Fashion with Business Studies at The University of Brighton from Chingford, London wowed the judges with his design. Jack enjoys mixing modern and old structures to create striking and challenging garments. Jack said; "Winning this award honestly means the world to me. This project was my first experience with
tailoring, so to be both recognised by the Savile Row Training Academy and rewarded Dugdale Bros & Co is truly an honor. In addition to this the amazingly generous prize given to me by Dugdale Bros & Co will help me greatly in my final year collection when the time comes. Thank you so much to everyone involved in the competition for giving me this chance to showcase my work�
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Kanrawee Vechviboonsom Winner of The Savile Row Training Award
ÂŁ500 CASH PRIZE 1 WEEK WORK PLACEMENT AT SRTA DEVELOPING HAND SEWING SKILLS WORK PLACEMENT AT BRUCE OLDFIELD COUTURE LONDON
Kanrawee, a student studying Fashion Design the University of Kingston, London, explains how her collection was inspired by the concept of an old film camera, a set and an elegant model.
Kanrawee said; “I am so thrilled and overwhelming after finding out that I'm one of the winners. It really made my day and I was jumping around in front of a fabric store in central London. I called my mum and emailed my course director straight away. My mum is my best supporter, always says positive things and believes in me. I'm really looking forward to visiting and learning new things the Savile Row Training Academy and Bruce Oldfield. �
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Lizzie Atkins Winner of the Bladen award
ÂŁ500 CASH PRIZE
Lizzie, a student studying Fashion Studies at the Arts University Bournemouth explained that her interest in
antiques inspired her to explore history and developed her interest in war garments. Lizzie said “Being a winner of the National tailoring awards 2014 feels surreal! This is my biggest achievement so far and has given me so much confidence towards my own personal approach to design. I am so proud and honoured to have my name next to this prestigious award. I feel positive, excited and motivated for the future and will continue to work hard so I can achieve my dream career in the tailoring industry. Thank you to the judging panel and Bladen for my award, and congratulations to the other deserving winners!�
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Lilly Archibald Studying Fashion Design at Edinburgh College of Arts
"A DECONSTRUCTIVE APPROACH TO TAILORING/GENDER" "Savile Row has a world-wide reputation for bespoke tailoring and a superiority of craftsmanship that is unparalleled to any other. I have been enormously inspired by their uncompromising use of traditional tailoring techniques and high quality of finish. I hope to show this in my own designs, so it was a huge honour when I was selected as one of the finalists." Zsofia Bakos
Studying Fashion Design at University for the Creative Arts, Rochester
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TRADITION" "I was particularly enthusiastic to enter the National Tailoring and Design Awards, as it provided an opportunity to compare the strength of my work to other like-minded young designers. I have a deep appreciation for the craft of tailoring and being able to get recognition form the most prestigious institute in the field is extremely humbling. Being selected as a finalist was beyond my expectations as the competitors were so strong, but it made me more confident about my approach to design" Emma Bradstreet Studying Fashion Design at Kingston University
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"PROTOTYPE" "I am delighted to have been selected as a finalist for the Savile Row Tailoring and Design Awards. I have a great personal interest in tailoring so to take part in such a prestigious competition was fantastic. The prizes sound incredible and I feel very honoured to be considered. I look forward to the announcement at the end of the month!"
Alexandria Chantiluke Studying Fashion Design at Nottingham Trent University
"THE ZOOT SUIT" ‘It is a huge honour to be a finalist in this competition and I am delighted to be considered for these amazing awards and prizes that will help to bring me one step closer to becoming a successful designer. Through this competition I have had the opportunity to showcase my personality and culture through the use of mens tailoring. I look forward to hearing the winners announced later this month’ Rebecca Chipping Studying Fashion Design at De Montfort University
"MONDIFICATION INSPIRATION" "Before I was even interested in the Fashion Industry, I was intrigued by the art and craftsmanship of tailoring. Saville Row holds so much history, beauty and high level of skill; it has always fascinated me. To have been chosen as a finalist amazes and astonishes me. It is said that the way in which you start a new year is the way you end it, and so I hope this comes true for me, and that I am as happy at the end of the year as I am now from becoming a finalist in this prestigious competition. I feel so lucky and thankful for being considered." Lewis Firth Studying Fashion Design at The University of Leeds
"TAILORED SPORTSWEAR" " I am so happy to have been chosen as a finalist! I have always loved menswear and it's been an obsession of mine to modernise the suit and to really change the perception of modern day formalwear, so this competition has been perfect for me! It would be great to have the opportunity to develop my skills further through the training placements provided in some of these prizes. I'm looking forward to the announcement of the winners later this month!"
Lydia Gill Studying Fashion Design at Leeds College of Art
"MENSWEAR 2015" "I am so pleased and excited that I have been chosen to be one of the top 20 finalists. This competition is fantastic to let designers show off their passion and skills for tailoring. It has been an exciting time to show of my work and my love for menswear. This competition has inspired me develop my designs for my final collect. I would also like to wish all the other finalists the best of luck." Fenella Hawker Fashion Design Graduate from University for the Creative Arts, Rochester
"GRAPHIC
URBAN
TRADITION" "It is an incredible feeling to have been selected as a finalist for this competition. Getting through to the final stage has given me the much needed confidence boost in my ability and talent. It confirms that putting in that extra mile does pay off! The prizes are fantastic and will provide a very good head start to my career, both financially, publicity and experience wise so I am looking forward to the final announcement at the end of the month."
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