Don't be mistaking these two designers for English lads, Christopher Kane and Jonathan Saunders actually hail from the Highlands and as such have just been named nominees for best designer at the Sottish Fashion Awards. The annual event aims to recognise emerging and established industry talent across Scotland.
Kane and Saunders have both been nominated for the 'Scottish Fashion Awards Designer of the Year' award while fashion's newest star, Louise Gray (set to show at this September's London Fashion Week) has been nominated for the 'New Talent' award. Joining this year's judging panel is Kate Phelan, fashion director of British Vogue and Hilary Alexander from the Daily Telegraph.
Keep reading for a full list of the nominees...
Scottish Fashion Awards nominees:
Scottish Fashion Awards Designer of the Year: Deryck Walker, Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Mac Millan, and Vidler & Nixon.
Textile/Cashmere Designer of the Year: Pringle of Scotland, Begg, Queene & Belle, Johnstons of Elgin, and Todd & Duncan.
Accessory Designer of the Year: Holly O’Hara, Louise Pringle, Mackintosh, and StarSparkles.
Communicator of the Year: Tony Irvine, Ollie Clothing’s Michael and Jennifer McGonigle, Nick Haddow, and Alex J.
New Talent: Scott Ramsey Kyle, Iona Crawford, Louise Gray, Jamie Bruski Tetsill, Zoe Donald, and Jude Macaskill.
Retailer of the Year: Jane Davidson, Boudiche, Corniche, Schuh, and Internaçionale.
Model of the Year: Lucy Hansen (Storm Models), Brigid McGaw (Premier Model Management), Haley Bartlett (Superior Model Management), and Eunice Olumide (Sapphires Model Management).
[via Fashion Week Daily]
