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The Vogue Festival 2012 seeks to engage and spark conversation among the most dynamic and authoritative designers, models, photographers and journalists in the fashion industry.
THE BUZZ | QIANNA SMITH | April 21, 2012
Caption (L to R): Fashion illustrator David Downton, designer Erdem Moralioglu, Net-A-Porter founder Natalie Massenet, president of Vertu Perry Oosting and British Vogue editor-in-chief Alexandra Schulma speak at the inaugural Vogue Festival 2012 at the Royal Geographical Society
Fashion is an industry where everyone has an opinion! The expert pool has been flooded by fashion bloggers, social media mavericks and basically anyone who owns a computer.
Recognizing a need for a real-time dialogue on key fashion topics and what they mean to some of the most dynamic and authoritative creative minds in the industry, British Vogue and luxury mobile manufacturer Vertu present ‘The Vogue Festival 2012’. This two-day debate (April 20-21), held at The Royal Geographic Society in London, seeks to engage and spark conversation among international designers, models, photographers and journalists.
The programme includes discussions on age limits in fashion, secrets to running a successful business and brand customization in the market place — with Christopher Bailey, David Bailey, Laura Bailey, Edie Campbell, Lucinda Chambers, Lily Cole, Jourdan Dunn, Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, David Downton, Tom Ford, Holly Fulton, Pixie Geldof, Eve Herzigova, Henry Holland, Kate Hudson, Roksanda Ilincic, Christopher Kane, Mary Katrantzou, Nicholas Kirkwood, Nigella Lawson, Natalie Massenet, Stella McCartney, Marigay McKee, Erdem Moralioglu, Mary Portas, Anne Robinson, Alexandra Shulman, Natalia Vodianova, Diane von Furstenberg, Tim Walker, Matthew Williamson, Kirsty Young, Richard Young, and Rachel Zoe.
Last night played host to an exclusive cocktail party and private debate chaired by British Vogue Editor-in-chief Alexandra Shulman with panellist Perry Oosting, President of Vertu, illustrator David Downton, Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet and designer Erdem Moralioglu, who discussed whether technology shapes desire or desire shapes technology. “Vertu is immensely excited about its involvement with the first ever Vogue Festival, this unique event will allow the public to see and hear some of the biggest names in fashion today, as well as engage with interesting issues and topics around the fashion and luxury industries” said Oosting.
Are you eager to join the conversation? Individual tickets are available for both morning and afternoon sessions. Each half-day ticket (£75 per session) grants access to the main talks and panel discussions. Guest will also be able to enjoy a wide range of activities including mini hairstyling sessions with colourist Josh Wood, makeovers with Armani beauty experts, touch-ups with Chanel beauty guru Mary Greenwell, Vogue photo shoots, t-shirt customisation, trend talks, fashion films, and a Vogue pop up shop.
For further information please visit: Voguefestival.co.uk
Photos by Nick Harvey
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