Thursday, 18 March 2010
University of Westminster School of Media Arts & Design Welcome Barbara Hulanicki
Barbara Hulanicki was welcomed at the School of Media Arts and Design on 19th March Friday and had a short tour of the School's facilities, before she flew out to the United States on Saturday. She expressed an enthusiastic interest in a closer link with the creative sectors of the University. She was accompanied by Lorraine Harper who is the Executive Advisor of the Fashion Retail Club, of which Barbara Hulanicki has become a Patron.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Barbara Hulanicki wows London Audience
Last Night more than 300 people, drawn from the Fashion Retail Industry, from Academia, and from one time employees of BIBA in the 1970s, packed into the Old Cinema in Regents Street, now part of the main offices of the University of Westminster. The event was organised by the recently launched Fashion Retail Club to host Barbara Hulanicki.
The audience was amazed not only by the creative versatility Barbara has shown over the years, illustrated in a short documentary, but by her unstoppable energy and inspiration which still flows from her. Her inventive way of thinking demonstrated to older and younger members of those hearing her thoughts and ideas, the unique value of unique design. She eschewed the notion that it was a worthy act to take someone else's design and merely tweak it, particularly when those from whom it was taken had probably done the same.
Her advice to young design students was salutary: be willing to get a job with the right company sweeping up and get good at sweeping up to get promotion towards a design job. And don't think one is going to be a celebrity.
The event was sponsored by River Island and represented there by their CEO Richard Bradbury and a number of his colleagues. Also present were representatives of a wide range of Fashion Retailers, all expressing interest and support for the future of the Club. The V & A were represented as were other Universities.
THe Fashion Retail Club is planning to stage another major event with a fashion Icon in the Autumn and in the meantime focus on smaller events involving more direct interaction between Fashion Industry Leaders and members of the Club. It is also close to completing the first stage of its mammoth website development to enable the registration of their profiles by students and alumni members from all educational institutions who are or wish to be involved in Fashion retail.
Corporate membership will be possible very shortly too and will complete the jigsaw of interested parties, comprising the the industry, academia and those who have graduated or will shortly.
Lorraine Harper who chaired the event, said afterwards, "It was a great start and exciting to have so many come. But we have much we want to do to take the club to where it can be self-financing and be of great service to its corporate and individual members alike." Lorraine having worked at BIBA in the 1970's also showed no lack of energy and dynamism in leading the Club to a formidable place in the Retail world
The evening was opened by Co-President of the Club (Alumni) Michelle Anderson who has just been promoted to Junior Buyer at Moss Bros. She told the audience what a huge boost it gave to the new Club to have such great support.
Anna Luisa Jones the Student Co-President closed the proceedings saying how the student community had had high hopes for the Club but its progress already had surpassed their wildest dreams. The Co-Presidents were supported by over 20 Board Members all with specific roles to achieve the evolutionary development of the Club.
The audience was amazed not only by the creative versatility Barbara has shown over the years, illustrated in a short documentary, but by her unstoppable energy and inspiration which still flows from her. Her inventive way of thinking demonstrated to older and younger members of those hearing her thoughts and ideas, the unique value of unique design. She eschewed the notion that it was a worthy act to take someone else's design and merely tweak it, particularly when those from whom it was taken had probably done the same.
Her advice to young design students was salutary: be willing to get a job with the right company sweeping up and get good at sweeping up to get promotion towards a design job. And don't think one is going to be a celebrity.
The event was sponsored by River Island and represented there by their CEO Richard Bradbury and a number of his colleagues. Also present were representatives of a wide range of Fashion Retailers, all expressing interest and support for the future of the Club. The V & A were represented as were other Universities.
THe Fashion Retail Club is planning to stage another major event with a fashion Icon in the Autumn and in the meantime focus on smaller events involving more direct interaction between Fashion Industry Leaders and members of the Club. It is also close to completing the first stage of its mammoth website development to enable the registration of their profiles by students and alumni members from all educational institutions who are or wish to be involved in Fashion retail.
Corporate membership will be possible very shortly too and will complete the jigsaw of interested parties, comprising the the industry, academia and those who have graduated or will shortly.
Lorraine Harper who chaired the event, said afterwards, "It was a great start and exciting to have so many come. But we have much we want to do to take the club to where it can be self-financing and be of great service to its corporate and individual members alike." Lorraine having worked at BIBA in the 1970's also showed no lack of energy and dynamism in leading the Club to a formidable place in the Retail world
The evening was opened by Co-President of the Club (Alumni) Michelle Anderson who has just been promoted to Junior Buyer at Moss Bros. She told the audience what a huge boost it gave to the new Club to have such great support.
Anna Luisa Jones the Student Co-President closed the proceedings saying how the student community had had high hopes for the Club but its progress already had surpassed their wildest dreams. The Co-Presidents were supported by over 20 Board Members all with specific roles to achieve the evolutionary development of the Club.
Friday, 12 March 2010
Co- President (Graduate)
Michelle Anderson is Graduate Co-President of the Club. Michelle is an Assistent Buyer at River Island. She graduated in 2004 from the BA Fashion Merchandise Management Course at the University of Westminster.
Co-President (Student)
Anna Luisa Jones is The Student Co-President of the Club until 31 12 2010 when she will automatically become an Honorary Member of the Club, having been one of its guiding lights . She graduated after her final year of the BA Fashion Merchandise Management Course this year. Anna is acting as Assistant Merchandiser at Reiss having taken up the role full-time on Graduation in June.
Lorraine Harper
Lorraine Harper is the Club's Honorary President and Its Executive Advisor. She has been involved in Fashion Retail with iconic companies such as Harrods, Lord & Taylor (New York) BIBA and River Island and with the development of Fashion courses at the University of Westminster before spearheading the foundation and launch of the Club. Recently she became Barbara Hulanicki's creative managing agent for the EU and US when it is 35 years since they were both involved in BIBA.
Audience with Barbara Hulanicki 6.30 for 7 pm at 309 Regent St., London W1B 2UW
There are likely to be a few tickets, all available at £10 on the door on the 16th March, but please check here on the day to ensure that the list has not been closed.
It is still possible to purchase tickets online at barbarahulanicki.eventbtrie.com
Students and University of Westminster Staff registering online, Tickets are £5. Others £10.
Anyone wishing to email questions to be put to Barbara Hulanicki on the night, please send them to fashionretailclub@googlemail.com
We look forward to seeing all those who have registered so far.
Lorraine Harper
Honorary President
Executive Advisor
It is still possible to purchase tickets online at barbarahulanicki.eventbtrie.com
Students and University of Westminster Staff registering online, Tickets are £5. Others £10.
Anyone wishing to email questions to be put to Barbara Hulanicki on the night, please send them to fashionretailclub@googlemail.com
We look forward to seeing all those who have registered so far.
Lorraine Harper
Honorary President
Executive Advisor
Friday, 5 March 2010
Tuesday 16th March 2010 An Audience With Barbara Hulanicki
A few tickets remain for An Audience with Barbara Hulanicki, the iconic founder of BIBA in the 1960's and now a global force in creative design. The evening starts at 6.30 for 7 pm at The Old Cinema, University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2UW.
Tickets can be obtained from barbarahulanicki.eventbrite.com or on the door.
The event is sponsored by River Island and Hosted for the University of Westminster by the Club's Honorary Patron and Executive Advisor, Lorraine Harper.
The evening commences with a showing of the documentary "Beyond BIBA" which has been described by the Guardian as a "fascinating portrait of the life of 1960's Fashion Legend Barbara Hulanicki.
Following the film Lorraine Harper, who worked with Barbara Hulanicki at BIBA for 5 years will interview her on creative design work since BIBA.
Posters books and DVDs all signed by Barbara will be available for purchase.
The event closes after refreshments at 9.30pm
For further information contact fashionretailclub@googlemail.com
Tickets available from barbarahulanicki.eventbrite.com or on the door.
Tickets can be obtained from barbarahulanicki.eventbrite.com or on the door.
The event is sponsored by River Island and Hosted for the University of Westminster by the Club's Honorary Patron and Executive Advisor, Lorraine Harper.
The evening commences with a showing of the documentary "Beyond BIBA" which has been described by the Guardian as a "fascinating portrait of the life of 1960's Fashion Legend Barbara Hulanicki.
Following the film Lorraine Harper, who worked with Barbara Hulanicki at BIBA for 5 years will interview her on creative design work since BIBA.
Posters books and DVDs all signed by Barbara will be available for purchase.
The event closes after refreshments at 9.30pm
For further information contact fashionretailclub@googlemail.com
Tickets available from barbarahulanicki.eventbrite.com or on the door.
Thursday, 4 March 2010
The Management and Direction of the Club
The Founder Patron of the Club is Bernard Lewis OBE, the Executive Chairman and Founder of River Island.
Others appointed so far as Patrons and welcomed by the Club are Patricia Alford Burnett, the Managing Director of The White Company; Brian Godbold OBE Director of Ramon Gurillo, formerly Creative Director of M & S and Deputy Chairman British Fashion Council; Richard Bradbury CBE, CEO River Island; Colin Porter, Joint Managing Director Crombie Menswear. The full list of Patrons is being finalised. Barbara Hulanicki's appointment as a Patron of the Club will be announced on Tuesday evening at the event detailed above.
In addition the FRC is establishing an Advisory Board with members drawn from the senior ranks of the Fashion Retail Industry. To date the Club has appointed Eric Musgrave Director General Designate UK Fashion & Textile Industry and former
Managing Editor Drapers
The Honorary Patron and Executive Advisor to the Club is Lorraine Harper.
The full Board of the Club is comprised of 27 Students and Alumni of The University of Westminster. The Alumni President of the Club is Michelle Anderson (Assistant Buyer Moss Bros) and the Student President is Anna Luisa Jones (Assistant Merchandiser Designate Reiss).
Others appointed so far as Patrons and welcomed by the Club are Patricia Alford Burnett, the Managing Director of The White Company; Brian Godbold OBE Director of Ramon Gurillo, formerly Creative Director of M & S and Deputy Chairman British Fashion Council; Richard Bradbury CBE, CEO River Island; Colin Porter, Joint Managing Director Crombie Menswear. The full list of Patrons is being finalised. Barbara Hulanicki's appointment as a Patron of the Club will be announced on Tuesday evening at the event detailed above.
In addition the FRC is establishing an Advisory Board with members drawn from the senior ranks of the Fashion Retail Industry. To date the Club has appointed Eric Musgrave Director General Designate UK Fashion & Textile Industry and former
Managing Editor Drapers
The Honorary Patron and Executive Advisor to the Club is Lorraine Harper.
The full Board of the Club is comprised of 27 Students and Alumni of The University of Westminster. The Alumni President of the Club is Michelle Anderson (Assistant Buyer Moss Bros) and the Student President is Anna Luisa Jones (Assistant Merchandiser Designate Reiss).
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