COCOROSE LONDON LAUNCHES VEGAN FOOTWEAR RANGE Pioneering independent and family-run fashion brand, Cocorose London, inventor of the foldable shoe in 2007, has launched a range of plant-powered, cactus leather trainers. With the support of Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, the brand has been working on the project since January 2023. The initial capsule collection consists of five trainer models. Four models are made with an off-white cactus leather and have a splash of either Bordeaux, Blue Marine, Mostaza or Beige on the heel tab. The fifth model is an all-black version. Each model will be finished with the brand logo stamped on the heel tab. This fully vegan, recyclable and sustainable collection from the London-based SME is set to blaze a trail for plant-based leather footwear and will encourage women to tread lighter with their environmental footprint. Visit www.cocoroselondon.com WORLD-RENOWNED DESIGNERS ANNOUNCED FOR MAJOR NEW FASHION EXHIBITION AT BLENHEIM PALACE Blenheim Palace has announced the line-up of world-class designers, fashion houses, and labels that will feature in its biggest exhibition to date, Icons of British Fashion, opening in March 2024. The blockbuster exhibition, running from 23rd March until 30th June, will showcase a creative curation of fashion clothing, accessories, archival materials, drawings, photography and patterns by an array of legendary designers - dramatically lit and displayed amongst the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s own priceless collections. The exhibition will celebrate fashion from the past through to the present day, featuring bespoke designs and loans from a who’s who of the fashion world. Blenheim Palace will also be celebrating its own icon of fashion, Sir Winston Churchill, during the exhibition which coincides with the 150th anniversary of his birth. Kate Ballenger, Keeper of Palace and Collections said: “We are incredibly excited to finally unveil what’s been years in the making; this exhibition will give visitors an insight into the fascinating world of British fashion in such a unique setting. “Icons of British Fashion is the first of its kind at Blenheim Palace, and to be able to partner with some of the most widely celebrated designers and brands in the world to bring together a collection of garments, accessories and artefacts is something we’re immensely proud of.” Visit www.blenheimpalace.com INDUSTRY NEWS 5
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