Made By Britain ¨C MP models British Olympic Inspired Fashion Range

A Parliamentary Search for the Best of British Manufacturing by Mike Weatherley, MP representing Hove & Portslade, included new fashion ranges
from The Fashion Trust featuring Olympic & Paralympics London Games 2012 inspired themes

The fantastic Olympic themed clothing range, designed by up and coming designer, from Brighton University, for The Fashion Trust, manufactured in Hove & Portslade, Sussex, UK, is representing just one of the many creative industries based in the MPs constituency.

Olympic & Paralympics London Games 2012

The Fashion Trust is thrilled to be associated with The Associate Parliamentary Manufacturing Group & Associate Parliamentary Design and Innovation Group looking for the very best in British design and manufacturing.

With a comprehensive brief to especially appeal to young people making career choices, and a digital focus, what better way than to promote British Fashion design, including digitally produced print textiles, and manufacturing. 

Coupled with the news that Brighton & Hove is privileged to have the Olympic Torch ‘stopover’ next year, July 2012, this brief provided is a fantastic opportunity for showcasing regional fashion 2012 to both home and international fashion markets.

Mike Weatherley MP, representing Hove & Portslade stated

“I was delighted to join the Sussex Fashion Trust and I look forward to bringing a number of different skills to the table. Our local creative industries are amongst the best in the country. When it comes to fashion, we should be rivalling London”…

Talented young graduate Julius Arthur Quinn, MDes, undertook the project and developed the range “ The Olympic Torch coming to Brighton & Hove 2012 ”  for The Fashion Trust.

Julius said 
“I was delighted to be offered this project through The Fashion Trust and to be able to represent Sussex through print and design. Inspiration has been taken from local Olympic talent and represents the area as a forerunner in Olympic traditions.
Working with traditional and digital print media,  I have worked with photographic imagery to create print work for fashion and textiles across the board”…

Jake Leith, a Trustee, and President Elect of the Chartered Society of Designers. Business & Professional Practice, Fashion & Textiles at the University of Brighton and Trustee commented…