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Cardiff Fashion Collective
Cardiff Fashion is a celebratory platform for the emerging talent in and around Wales. It’s also about anything that grabs our interest in the weird and wonderful world of fashion design, styling, promotion, journalism, retail and street style.
Send us your comments or guest posts if you’re interested in being part of the Cardiff Fashion Collective!
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Cardiff Fashion joint Founder and Editor Gwyneth Moore studied fashion many moons ago in Sydney and has worked in media, design and marketing for most of her career. She set up Cardiff Fashion to share her love of fashion and style and encourages guest posts from other fashion followers. You can contact her at gwyneth.home@virgin.net .
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Can you send me the information about the three designers you recently had fetured on your blog. I would like to get in contact with them for a documentary.
Cheers,
nataleigh
Hi Nataleigh
I will send an email to you re the designers and details you need.
KR
Editor
Hi my name is Maxwell and i am a student at Glamorgan University. I would like to run a story on the filming done in the Atrium if that is ok?
It would be great to get some extra details to give the story credibilty, thanks.
Maxwell
Hi Maxwell, thanks for the interest and I’m sure we could help. I’ll email you direct with my contact details.
Hey,
My name is Kieran and I’m in the process of helping to launch a new fashion website called My Fashion Junkie.
One element of what MFJ are trying to do is to become almost like a fashion teacher- encouraging their users to make informed choices & not just ripping off magazines & shop windows (and in turn looking like a total clone). As such we want to use our Facebook fanpage as a jumping point for fashion fans to access lots of other interesting online resources.
we want one part of this to be a ‘Best of the Blogs’ section where everyday, we pick an update from a pool of no more than 10-15 international blog sites. This means that we’re giving our fans a hugely diverse view of independent fashion while also, hopefully helping to champion some of the blogs that we personally love. we’re big fans of your blog.
This would entail us lifting a recent post from your page once every 10-15 days and linking back to your site- if you don’t post that regularly, we can increase the number of days between us lifting posts- the object of the exercise is to give readers a flavour of your site, not replicate it on ours.
Let me know what you think of the idea & if you’re interested in being part of the campaign.
All the best,
Kieran Crosby
Many thanks for your interest and it sounds like a really interesting project. I will email you direct to discuss further and how we can help.
Cardiff Fashion Editor
Hi
i am a community development worker in Trowbridge working in an are of deprivation with the local community. One of the young local residents has come to me asking for help finding a work experience placement that will help her to learn about fashion journalism. The school has tried to put her off (i think this is because it is hard to find such a placement) but the young girl really wants to follow her ambitions. I wondered if you could help with some suggestions?
Cheers
Hi, thanks for your comment and your interest in Cardiff Fashion. We’ll see if we have any contacts/partners that can help with some suggestions and come back to you on this.
The Editor
Heya,
I’m a second year student at Cardiff University and I’m currently researching a fashion photography project. I am looking for fashion design students in and around Cardiff to interview on their work? I am particularly interested in looking at photographs of designs, understanding the process and story behind each design and photograph of it. I want to know about influences, style, photographers, inspirations etc.
Can you help at all?
Meg
This sounds fab! Just discovered this through Facebook. I’d love to know of any ways in which I could get involved? I am a 20 year old designer/ director of fashion brand Rock ‘n’ Needle, I’m from Wales but studied at The London Fashion Retail Academy. I took part in Clothes Show Live London 2009 and will be exhibiting there again this year.. Check out my website and I hope to hear from you xx Thanks
Hi Cardiff Fashion!
My name is Jawhn Fashionu & I am a freelance stylist & fashion writer (based in near Cardiff) at http://diaryofadeadbarbie.blogspot.com
I wanted to invite you to check out Diary of a Dead Barbie.
The blog is basically about me (Dead Barbie) & my fashion adventures! It is pretty new, but we have some exciting projects in the pipeline, which we will make you aware of nearer the time.
The blog is already linked with Vice magazine & a few of the Dead Barbie recruits have recently covered London Fashion Week (take a look for coverage!).
It would be great if you could let us know what you think!
If you would like to know more please contact me, Jawhn, at diaryofadeadbarbie@live.co.uk.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Kindest Regards,
Jawhn Fashionu
Stylist & Fashion Writer
Diary of a Dead Barbie
Could I get an email address for Gwyneth Moore?
Best
Elliott
Hi there, your Blog is great and it fits in perfectly with Fashion Showcase Wales, the biggest independent fashion event in the UK hosted in Cardiff annually with L’Oreal Professionel. We have some extrememly exciting stuff going on for 2010 and would love to collaberate. Keep up the good work!
Hi Kate, glad you like the blog. I’ve sent you a separate email with my contact details, so perhaps we can chat?
Gwyneth (editor)
Sent to you direct. Good to meet you last nite too!
Gwyneth (ed.)
haya guys im a photo student at glam n good friends with a lot of you just want to no im putting to gether a fashion mag for galm but also the cardiff area would meny of you be interested in taking part give us a bell meny thanks x x
Hi Cardiff Fashion. Great blog. It’s really nice to see a blog of this subject coming from Cardiff.
I’m currently looking to work with clothing designers for photo shoots. There are plenty of exciting clothes being created that i’d love to photograph. Do you know of anybody who would be interested?
My photography website address is http://www.conradnorton.com
All the best
Conrad
Hi Conrad, glad you like the blog. We’ll forward your details onto the students and other people we work with. Your website looks great!
Cheers
Editor
Hi I am currently a second year, Fashion Promotion student at the University for the Creative Arts in Rochester, Kent, but I was born Welsh and have lived in Wales all my life. I love the idea of this blog because Cardiff is fast becoming a place of diverse fashion trends and deserves full recognition for it’s thriving fashion industry. I have produced fashion-inspired photoshoots and a fashion film for my University projects and was wondering if you would kindly take a look at them, you are more than welcome to include one or two of them on your blog. if you so wish. I was also wondering if it would be possible to gain some work experience with you, because I hope to achieve further insight into the fashion industry and blogging, I would really appreciate the experience. Hope to hear from you soon.
Laura Brookman.
Hi Laura, Great to hear from you and really glad you like the blog. Feel free to email me direct gwyneth@fadmedia.biz and we can take a look at opportunities to get involved.
Many thanks
Editor
Hi Jawhn, thanks for the interest, and we like your blog too! Perhaps we can link/share some info in future?
Regards
Editor
gwyneth@fadmedia.biz
Hello, I am a third year Motion design student at the atrium and have decided to create a Fashion Video for my final major project.
Currently still exploring the possibility of producing a piece featuring Karen Millen garments but am still open to ideas. If there any up and coming designers who would appreciate the benefit of video advertising then please send me images of your work. I have strong ideas for the video, so with the right clothes I feel confident it will be a professional looking piece.
Also, if anyone can suggest models who would be willing to work for expenses and the experience of working in a video then please let me know.
Thank you
Hettie
Hey,
I’m desperate to start a career in fashion, it’s something I’v always wanted to do and regret not persuing it after I did my A-levels. I have no art background but have done a few short courses at cenral st martins in fashion design to try and make my life experiences a bit more relevant. I applied to a few universities in cardiff and most have said that I need to do an art foundation course before they will even see me. I’m willing to work for very little or even free to gain some experience and give me a shot at getting my foot through the door. I’m not fussy about what type of work it is as long as it gets me the experience I need. Have you got any advice on what I could do or places I could contact to get some experience?
Much appreciated
Cinzia x x
Hi Cinzia
I’ve passed your details on to the course leaders at the Uni of Glam, but you can also contact the Fashion School at the Uni of Glam if you want to discuss any options also. I will bear you in mind if I hear of anything appropriate too.
KR
Editor
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Hi there! What is the University’s involvement in this blog? I can’t seem to figure it out – is it independent of the uni? Ta
Hi Im a hairdresser in cardiff and am through to the British final of Wella’s Trend Vision Competition and was wondering if any designer would be interested in showing they’re work on my model on the catwalk at the show, will be an amazing opportunity, hope to hear from you soon Rachelle
Hi, I saw your address in the western mail as i was featured in there too.
I am currently running a article in wales’ fashion mag EDGE and I am doing a calender of fashion/style events happening in wales over june and july. I was wondering if you could help me or if you know of any happening?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Emma Ingham
Hi Emma
Thanks for getting in touch. I’ll see what we can come back with re events etc. Thanks for thinking of us!
Regards
Gwyneth
Editor
Thanks a lot.
If you could email me back on emmaingham7@btinternet.com that would be fabulous!
Best,
Emma
http://lola-likes.blogspot.com/2010/02/elly-snow.html
A blog post on Elly Snow who attends the Atrium- BA (hons) Fashion design
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Hello,
My name is Shekina I am originally from The Democratic Republic of Congo, I am currently studying for my A-levels in Cardiff. I am desperate to make a career for myself in the fashion industry and plan to go on to study fashion design at university. I currently work part-time at Peacocks in the city centre to earn some extra money, but I would like to find another part-time job which would provide the opportunity to gain more experience of the fashion industry besides the retail sector. I am passionate about all aspects of fashion and am always looking to broaden my horizons and learn more about fashion.
I wonder if you would have any suggestions for what type of work I should look for and where I might find this type of work – there are loads of retail jobs around but I am keen to keep learning new things that can help me in my career. I would really aprreciate any advice you might be able to offer.
Thank you
Shekina.
Hi there, I have just launched my new website for my collection, MillyDee. I was wondering if you would be able to put a link onto your website please or please could you give it a mention…? I would really appreciate it if you could even show some of the garments,etc on here! Thanx!
I have just launched a new ethical womenswear label selling limited edition, clothing and bags made from organic, fair-trade, vintage, bamboo and re-claimed fabrics. I would love you to have a quick look at my website http://www.charlieboots.com and let me know what you think. If you are interested in telling everyone else what you think as well then I could put a link to your blog from my website .The ‘ethics’ page on my website details a lot about what I am doing …
Many Thanks
Hi there
Could you make your audience aware that October 2010 sees the return of Design Wales’ much missed colour and trend event. Presented by Jaana Jatyri CEO of Trendstop, the event will cover the A/W season 2011/12. The inspirations behind the trends and their practical application will be covered.
The event will feature a round up of the developments in the fashion and textile sectors in Wales in the past year. If you have any developments/ awards/ facilities you would like others to use/ in your business, organisation or network and you would like to share them with your peers, please forward the information to Victoria Jones at vjones@designwalesforum.org.
who should attend: fashion, textiles, product and graphic designers
date: 15th October 2010
venue: Central Cardiff
time: 10:30 – 4:45
cost: £50 (including Lunch)
To secure a place contact Victoria Jones on 02920 417 018
Hi i was just wondering does Cardiff fashion offer any fashion short courses because i want to get more experience in fashion before i go to uni, if yes can you give me some details when is the next one please. Thank you Julia.xx
Hi Julia, we don’t offer any short courses in fashion I’m afraid. We think it would be a good idea though and there seems to be some interest. Watch this space!
Kind regards
Gwyneth
Editor
hi, iam currently learning dressmaking and would really like to do a course in fashion along side this. Does anyone reccomend a course? If so please reply.thanks
Hi cardiff fashion
I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been working backstage at the britains next top model live catwalk show at excel london this week and wondered if you would like me to post some pictures for the blog? All the best. Laura
hi there! great web blog,
im a 20 year old female. i just moved to cardiff to do my masters degree at cardiff university.i love love love fashion and stying! and i would love to get involved in ANYTHING fashion related here in cardiff. please if you could let me know of anythng i can participate in, thatll be amazing! xx
jennifer.
Hello, I am a third year fashion promotion student at the Atrium. I am a keen writer with an ambition to become a fashion journalist. 3rd Year promotion students recently held a trend exhibition, here is a link to my blog on the event; http://printsandplanets.tumblr.com/post/1473846562/recession-trends-at-atrium-exhibition
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
(Apologies I was not sure where I was suppose to send a message to you)
Kind Regards
Abigail
Hey guyys,
My name’s Kieran and i’m the marketing manager for Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair, the largest vintage fair in the UK.
I wanted to get in touch because we’re having our welsh debut in 2 weeks time [13/2/11] over at Cardiff SU and we’d love to discuss a feature with you folks.
I’ve got a press release to wing your way [just let me know an appropriate email] but here’s the skinny on us…
Now in our sixth year, we’re the largest vintage fair in the UK, stretching from Scotland to the South Coast. Bound by affordability and featuring stock from the twenties and beyond, we’re a fave of Asos, Stylist, Elle and Vogue and can count celebs such as George Lamb, Daisy Lowe, Brix Smith-Start and the Allen sisters [i know Sarah's surname isn't actually Allen but hey, let's not get hung up on technicalities mmmk] as fans. We were chosen last year to curate Wayne Hemingway’s ‘Vintage at Goodwood’ festival, putting the marketplace together and bringing in 50,000 revelers and we’re doing the same this year, bringing the festivities to London’s South Bank. Think 200 traders running down the Thames on a hot, July day and boom – Rule Britannia!
Anyway, enough spiel. We’re all about showcasing talent and so would love to collaborate with you lovely folk. Drop me an email on the address above and let’s get the ball rolling.
Danke sehr and all the best,
Kieran x
Hi I am wondering if you were looking for any guest posts or if you have any jobs going on the site. I am a cardiff girl, a freelance journalist and blogger you can see my site at http://www.daisymay-dayz.blogspot.com or my writing in Cardiff Now as their fashion writer. I am always on the look out for freelance jobs or ways to expand my portfolio or just to make some contacts in the business. Please get in contact
Chantele
Hi Chantelle, we are always interested in ideas for guest posts and contributors. Email to gwyneth.home@virgin.net and we can take a look.
Regards
Editor
Great Blog. Have a look at our website to see photographs of Capital of Wales – Cardiff : http://www.CardiffGallery.co.uk
Cardiff Gallery
Hi. One of the pupils in my tutor group is desperate to go into clothes design and is trying to find a work experience placement. She is proactive and looking herself but I thought I’d have a look as well and found your website. Could you suggest anywhere by any chance? She is in year ten. Thank you.
Hi,
I wrote to you on here a few days ago but cannot seem to find the page the conversation was on, so am unable to see if you have replied regarding contact details of one of your designers. Please post the reply again here or email me!
Thanks,
Emily Slee
Hi, I’m a 15 year old girl looking for fashion work experience in Cardiff. Do you know of anywhere that would take me? Many Thanks, Rowan
Hi, I’m a 15 year old girl looking for fashion work experience in Cardiff. Do you know of anywhere that would take me? Many Thanks, Rowan
(Sorry, my first comment had the wrong email address)
Hi Emily, I’ve sent you an email and will do what I can to help.
Gwyneth
Hi Rowan, I don’t know of anyone looking for work experience candidates or interns at present, in Cardiff. I will let you know if I hear of anyone though. Best regards, Gwyneth