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British Fashion Council adds to Headonism designers

By Danielle Wightman-Stone

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The British Fashion Council’s Hedonism platform, which celebrates and showcases emerging British milliners, has added two new designers to its spring/summer 2017 event, to be held during London Fashion Week in September.

London College of Fashion graduate, Laura Apsit Livens, whose clients include Paloma Faith, Rita Ora and Princess Beatrice, will join the lineup, as will The Season Hats, founded by Paul Stafford and Selina Horsh, which specialises in a range of satin folding hats.

They will sit alongside existing Headonism designers Harvy Santos and Sophie Beale, who will all showcase in a dedicated area in the Designer Showrooms space at Brewer Street Car Park. In addition, they will receive mentorship and business support throughout the year.

The Headonism scheme, which is curated by milliner Stephen Jones, said: "I am thrilled Headonism continues to evolve and engage with new members. I welcome The Season Hats (Paul Stafford and Selina Horshi) and Laura Apsit to our group of Merrie Milliners, which include Harvy Santos and Sophie Beale. I look forward to their innovative and stylish Spring Summer 2017 hats to be launched at London Fashion Week.”

Headonism adds Laura Apsit Livens and The Season Hats to platform

British Fashion Council chief executive, Caroline Rush added: “Millinery is a real craft, and Headonism always champions technically creative and accomplished designers. With two new designers, this season’s line-up is as strong as ever, and I really look forward to seeing their new collections in the Designer Showrooms this September. The carefully crafted hats on display each season are always so captivating and elegant!”

Launched in 2009, the Headonism showcase has in the past supported milliners including Awon Golding, Emma Yeo, Keely Hunter, Lizzie McQuade, Noel Stewart, Piers Atkinson and William Chambers.

London Fashion Week is set to take place from September 16 to 20.

Image: courtesy of the British Fashion Council; clockwise from top left - Sophie Beale, The Season Hats, Harvy Santos and Laura Apsit Livens.

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