Tuuli & Rankin Fanzine Issue 2

Monday, 06 February 2012 16:12

On|Off in partnership with Land Rover announces for a third consecutive season a collaboration with Tuuli & Rankin, once more joining forces to promote creative talent.

For SS12 the On|Off / Tuuli & Rankin collaboration consisted of an exclusive limited edition fanzine. Having Tuuli’s talent as a creative director, On|Off curated the designers and Tuuli & Rankin the photographers, The limited edition fanzine was presented at Rankin’s Studio on the eve of LFW in September 2011.

For AW12, On|Off, Land Rover and the renowned duo will support another creative field that is shaping the future of the industry: Fashion Film. For the occasion On|Off has selected some of the most exciting international designers: Charlie Le Mindu, Yang Du, Bernhard Willhelm, Andrea Crews and Alex Noble. The five leading designers will work with the following directors carefully picked by Tuuli & Rankin: Zoe Hitchen, Konstantinos Menelaou, CDBG/LaCompanieDuBonGoût, Chantapitch Wiwatchaikamol and Joost Vandebrug. Tuuli will work on the creative direction of all films.

In addition, Rankin will work with Todd Lynn to produce a Headline Video.

Thanks to the “Augmented Reality” technology, our On|Off Fanzine issue 2 will bring printed images and screen grabs to life by down loading films and moving imagery through your smart phone.

STROBOSCOPIC – On|Off Land Rover LONDON EVENT

On|Off’s launch and Paris preview will open London Fashion Week with an event hosted in partnership with Land Rover, the leading innovative British car brand. The Land Rover Visionary Award Winner will be announced and our On|Off Fanzine issue 2 and 5 Fashion Films will be revealed to an exclusive 90 guests audience, and will premiere the short film by director Alex Robinson of Sherbet, featuring Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque car morphing to catwalk beauty Tuuli. An intimate one off evening showcasing Fashion, Film, Performance, Art, at the Rook & Raven Gallery. Including exclusive live performances and DJ sets from:

Amanda Lepore ft Charlie Le Mindu

Martin Creed ft Matteo Molinari

Natt Weller ft Lee Lapthorne

Ryan Styles ft Yang Du

Irina Lazareanu ft Raphaelle H’Limi

Brendan Courtney ft Bronwen Marshall

Along with Early Morning Rebel and Marques Toliver.

L’Oréal Professionnel Portfolio session teams are creating the hair for the live shows, Fanzine and films. Special thanks to Select Model Management for their support.

Quote Lee: “On|Off keeps pushing the boundaries and delivering. To have the mighty Land Rover, Tuuli, Rankin, L’Oréal Professionnel Portfolio and Select Model Management supporting us is a testament to our philosophy and featured designers. Our launch and Paris On|Off will blow guests away – so exciting”.

 

 

On|Off in partnership with Land Rover “Driving Design Innovation” announce their On|Off Land Rover Visionary Award Winner

Thursday, 15 December 2011 11:12

On|Off and Land Rover are pleased to announce Cunnington and Sanderson as the Winners of the On|Off Land Rover Visionary Award.

Cunnington and Sanderson: "We are very happy to have been selected for the On|Off Land Rover Visionary Award.  We are delighted to have this amazing opportunity to showcase our Amygdala Collection during Paris fashion week." 

In 2006 On|Off created the Visionary Award in order to promote and showcase new designer talent and support their businesses. Previous Visionary Award winners include some of the leading UK-based fashion names: Charlie Le Mindu, Louise Amstrup, Hannah Marshall, Sinha Stanic and Peter Pilotto.

On December 2nd 2011 On|Off and Land Rover’s specialist panel met the shortlisted designers (Thomas Wakeford, Raphaelle H’Limi, Naco Paris and Cunnington and Sanderson) to decide the winner. The exclusive panel included: Lee Lapthorne (Owner and Founder of On|Off), Tuuli (Creative Director, Rankin’s wife and muse), Katie Grand (Editor-in-Chief of Love Magazine), Claire Ginzler (On|Off’s Fashion Director), Brigitte Stepputtis (Head of Vivienne Westwood’s Couture Operations), Roksanda Ilincic (Fashion Designer), Jane Shepherdson (CEO of Whistles), Sarah Bailey (Deputy Editor at Harper’s Bazaar), Richard Agnew (Land Rover Global PR Manager), Laura Schwab (Land Rover UK Marketing Director) and Joanne Slater (Land Rover Design Manager).

Cunnington and Sanderson will receive £5000 cash injection towards their business, specialist support in creating their first ever international catwalk show on the On|Off Paris schedule at Espace Commines and invaluable one-to-one mentoring sessions with the panel members.

Katie Grand: “I'm really thrilled to be asked in the selection for On|Off. I've always respected their taste in designers and think they have a completely unique vision, which is interesting and slightly subversive.

This year's winner, Cunnington and Sanderson are new stars in the making. Their presentation was professional and thought provoking.

I wish them the very best of luck for the future.” 

Lee Lapthorne: "What an amazing opportunity Cunnington and Sanderson have in being mentored by a Steering Committee as accomplished as these individuals, surely a recipe for success?"

Tuuli: “It was so hard to choose a winner from four extremely talented designers but I fell in love with Cunnington and Sanderson's vision and the superbly intricate construction of their pieces. I was also very excited by their proposed concept for their AW12 collection.”

Claire Ginzler: "Cunnington and Sanderson are a duo who clearly show devotion to their collection. Their passion, creativity and dedication is apparent in every piece. What stands out also is their impressive technical ability, experimental draping and fabric manipulation. On|Off is happy to play a part in the future of their success."

Jane Shepherdson: “Cunnington and Sanderson are a real talent, and have created exquisite pieces that fold and drape around the wearer in a thoroughly modern way.”

Sarah Bailey: "Cunnington and Sanderson combine a seductively otherworldly aesthetic with razorsharp cutting and construction. Peter Pilotto, Meadham Kirchoff... is this the new star duo of young British fashion? Quite possibly."

Moreover, On|Off and Land Rover were so impressed with the finalists that they have offered support to each, to showcase as part of their international Paris schedule. Details to be announced.

On|Off LONDON & PARIS announce Land Rover as headline sponsor

Tuesday, 15 November 2011 01:08

On|Off is proud to announce Land Rover as the Headline Sponsor for On|Off London & Paris AW12, taking place at London and Paris Fashion Week.

Land Rover and On|Off, the independent global fashion showcase, join forces to continue nurturing the international fashion design talent.

Lee Lapthorne: “On|Off is delighted to be supported by such an innovative and prestigious brand as Land Rover. This would enable us to continue to support and drive innovation for international design.”

Land Rover Visionary Award: “Driving Innovation & Style”

In 2006 On|Off created the Visionary Award in order to promote and showcase new designer talent and support their businesses. Previous Visionary Award winners include some of the leading UK-based fashion names: Charlie Le Mindu, Louise Amstrup, Hannah Marshall, Sinha Stanic and Peter Pilotto.

To celebrate the collaboration, Land Rover and On|Off have carefully selected a range of experts from varying fields to form the Steering Committee that will find the AW12 must-see up and coming international designer. The exclusive panel includes: Lee Lapthorne (Owner and Founder of On|Off), Tuuli (Creative Director, Rankin’s wife and muse), Katie Grand (Editor-in-Chief of Love Magazine), Claire Ginzler (On|Off’s Fashion Director), Bridget Stepputis (Head of Vivienne Westwood’s Couture Operations), Roksanda Ilincic (Fashion Designer), Jane Shepherdson (CEO of Whistles), Sarah Bailey (Deputy Editor at Harper’s Bazaar), Richard Agnew (Land Rover Global PR Manager), Laura Schwab (Land Rover UK Marketing Director) and Joanne Slater (Land Rover Design Manager).

The AW12 Land Rover Visionary Award Winner will receive financial support towards their costs and usage of the catwalk space at On|Off’s venue in Paris, Espace Commines and one to one mentoring sessions with all Committee members. Furthermore; February will see the launch of a £5,000 cash injection towards the winner’s business.

The shortlisted designers are Naco Paris, Cunnington and Sanderson, Thomas Wakeford and Raphaelle H’Limi. The winner will be revealed on the 16th Feb 2012.

For more information please contact: Leah Lesser This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 0207 287 2327