Splash teams up with DIFW to present the Emerging Talent Show
- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 24 - 2007 at 15:56
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Splash, the international fashion house based in Dubai, has partnered with Dubai International Fashion Week (DIFW) to present the final phase of the Emerging Talent show to be held on October 24th, 2007.
Believing in the ingenuity of young designers and their unseen potential for the industry Raza Beig, CEO of Splash commented, "Splash's first time partnership with DIFW marks the beginning of a long term commitment for a show that provides a unique stage to aspiring young designers. Emerging Talent competition offers a valuable window of opportunity to a new crop of fashion creators who understand the needs, lifestyle and style preferences of the younger generation. We are eagerly looking forward to see the imaginative offerings to be presented on the catwalk."
"DIFW is a pioneering event for the region's fashion trade. Apart from offering visibility to established names, it identifies and nurtures the emerging talent and offers them an opportunity to access and be accessed by global markets. Splash, embodies a dynamic brand, a leader in every sense of the word. It only seems appropriate that we partner with them to present the emerging talent for the region, as we display regional flair that is at par with international standards." said Nayla Yared, Project Manager DIFW,
"Fostering young talent is an ongoing process and the Emerging Talent competition provides a fine structured procedure for identifying the very best amongst several aspiring designers in the region. For the dramatic growth of any company such as ours, listening to the young generation with keenness has helped us to create great brands within the Splash umbrella. Splash's own in-house team comprises of over 55 young designers and buyers," stated Beig.
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Starting with just one store in 1993, the fashion house is now a leading retailer in the GCC with headquarters in Dubai and a retail network of 63 Splash stores and 54 brand stores across the region. Splash showcases popular in-house collections for men and women such as Ms, Nexus, Maxim, Retro, ZYNC and Scarlet, with international brands such as Maui and Sons and Yishion. Splash is also the exclusive licensee for Lee Cooper and Kappa in the Middle East; as well as the franchisee for Bossini in Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
About DIFW
Dubai International Fashion Week (DIFW) is a trade event aimed at bringing together major advocates of the fashion industry by providing them a single platform. Overseen by an advisory board, DIFW enables local and regional designers and fashion houses to present their collection to global and regional buyers, celebrities, media, fashionistas and the general public.
DIFW is conceived and produced by Concept Events, a member of Concept Group, and a full service event management company with wide expertise and experience of managing corporate events, seminars and exhibitions, as well as live entertainment, award ceremonies and trade shows.
For more information on Splash please contact:
Dina Sabnani
(Marketing Manager, UAE)
Tel: +9714 - 809 4500
Direct: +9714 - 809 4841
Anuradha Farrell
(Marketing Manager, Concept)
Tel: +9714 - 809 4500
Direct: +9714 - 809 4575
Issued on behalf of Splash by Matrix Public Relations.
For editorial information please contact:
Huda Al Baseer
Kristina Mizesko
Tel. +9714 343 0888
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