Jennifer Rothwell; Designer Workshops

‘Creativity is vital, however it is important for anyone in the fashion industry to understand the business side of things and the Importance of Fashion Production. This is a vital element if you are serious about succeeding in the Fashion industry.’

- Jennifer Rothwell

Irish designer, Jennifer Rothwell, possesses a wealth of experience in both fashion design and production.

Having studied her craft at the National College of Art and Design, Rothwell soon began to broaden her viewpoint and experience fashion on a more global scale.

The designer’s previous credits consist of interning and gaining invaluable experience with Norma Kamali in New York. Further experience collated with employment in labels such as Katayone Adeli, Calvin Klein, Language and Yigal Azrouel.

In 2006, the designer sought to begin her own label, thus ‘JRothwell’ was born.

In a short space of time, Rothwell has amassed a number of distinguished awards including the ‘Brown Thomas Designer Mentor Award’, ‘New Product Award’ at the Showcase Expo, and even featured as a judge on Norway’s Top Model television programme.

Jennifer Rothwell is just one of the exciting Irish designers whose creations are sold in the Irish design collective, Project 51, on 51 South William Street.

Image: Project 51

At this wonderful stage in Rothwell’s career, the designer wishes to pass on her expertise and knowledge to the Irish designers of tomorrow.

Intensive one-day workshops will be held in The Morgan Hotel to allow those interested, to gain an insight into Fashion Manufacturing / Production or an in-depth view in how one might Start their own Fashion Label.

Topics such as costing and preparing for market, production planning, financing your business, designing your collection, brand image and marketing, trade shows and selling your designs will each be catered for at the stimulating workshops.

The workshops will take place on the 18th and the 25th of February. Jennifer recommends the day-courses to college graduates, fashion design students, designers currently in business or simply anyone who is interested in starting their own fashion label.

For booking details, please contact info@jrothwell.net or call 085 721 0702.

Kate Moss – US Vogue – The September Issue

“I have a dress-up chest at home. I love to create this fantasy kind of thing”

- Kate Moss

Kate Moss is photographed wearing a gown by Alexander McQueen.

At the tender age of fourteen, in New York’s JFK airport, Kate Moss was scouted by Sarah Doukas, the founder of Storm Management. As Moss infiltrated the model domain, her name became connotated with the title of ‘the anti-supermodel’. Kate Moss exhibited a strikingly different silhouette, to those of the popular models such as Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer during the late twentieth-century.

With the release of a campaign for Calvin Klein, Moss quickly became a household name. Throughout her career Kate Moss has collaborated with major designer labels and fashion houses such as Dolce & Gabbana, Bulgari, Chanel and Gucci.

Kate Moss is photographed wearing a Rodarte pailette coat and dress. Jamie Hince is photographed wearing a Lanvin velvet blazer and Charvet cotton shirt. 

When headlines first broke about the engagement of Kate Moss and Jamie Hince (of ‘The Kills’ fame), much speculation ensued regarding the ceremony’s attendees, the designer of the bride’s gown and where the ornate images would be published.

The audience was quickly informed that Kate Moss would be bestowed the honour of appearing on the cover of  US Vogue’s September Issue with an editorial encapsulating the highlights of the bride and groom’s nuptials.

The romantic images capture the intimacy between the bride and groom and the fashionable atmosphere of love and well-wishes from Moss and Hince’s guests. The editorial was photographed by Mario Testino with an accompanying profile of the event by Hamish Bowles.

Kate Moss is photographed wearing a Calvin Klein Collection dress by Francisco Costa.

(Top row – from left to right) Ella de la Falaise, Charlotte Moss, Mercy Magic Cutler, Bliss Ferguson, Lila Grace Moss, Ella Cutler Lindegren.

(Bottom row – sitting) Blythe Ferguson, Stella Jones, Ava Jones, Kate Moss, Iris Law, Poppy Spaceman.

The bridesmaids and flowergirls are photographed wearing Bonpoint, parading to the church.

The six-tiered wedding cake was designed by Peggy Porschen.

Father of the bride, Peter Moss sitting alongside Kate Moss in custom John Galliano and daughter Lila Grace. 

The bride with her matrons of honor.

(Top row, from left) Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Jess Hallett, Kate Moss, Rosemary Ferguson.

(Bottom row, from left) Sadie Frost, Lucie de la Falaise

Kate Moss & Lila Grace create a portrait inspired by Calvin Klein’s campaign which shot the model to stardom.

The wedding guest list saw moguls from the domains of fashion, music and film attending the countryside nupitals. John Galliano, The Hon. Daphne Guinness, Philip Treacy, Anna Wintour, Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, Mark Ronson, Jude Law and Marc Jacobs were but a few of the fortunate attendees.

W Mag Fuses Fashion & Music

Fashion and music have been inextricably linked since time immemorial. Many of the music industry’s brightest stars, have tried to transgress their choral boundaries onto the catwalk of fashion design and modelling. The fashion industry, along with designers themselves, have taken influence from and used popular melodies, to be the soundtrack for their season’s catwalk creations.

For a July editorial, W Mag have fused together the globe’s biggest names in fashion, along with their musical muses. Industry names such as Florence Welch, M.I.A, Christopher Bailey and Janelle Monae appear in the shoot. The images were captured by Max Vadukul.

Florence Welch & Frida Giannini – Creative Director at Gucci

Florence Welch has recently been named as the new face of Gucci. The design house will also be responsible for the creation of Welch’s costumes, whilst she is on tour with Florence & The Machine.

“I was captivated by her eccentric style and her willingness to dare. She embodies the cinematic allure and seductive power that is its essence.”

- Frida Giannini on Florence

Diplo & Alexander Wang

Esperanza Spalding & Francisco Costa - Creative Director at Calvin Klein

Francisco Costa on Esperanza Spalding;

“I admire her passion and confidence— she is truly a free spirit.”

Yoko Ono & Proenza Schouler

Kanye West & Rodarte

Rodarte are the designing duo responsible for Natalie Portman’s exquisite ballerina ensembles in ‘The Black Swan’.

George Craig & Christopher Bailey - Creative Director at Burberry

“For me, George embodies the modern British look.”

- Christopher Bailey on George Craig

George Craig fronts the band ‘One Night Only’. The model / singer has previously campaigned for Burberry alongside actress Emma Watson. Watson even appeared in the band’s music video for ‘Say You Don’t Want It‘, whilst the pair were dating. The couple have since split, Craig has most recently been linked with X-Factor contestant Diana Vickers.

Janelle Monae & Karl Lagerfeld

“We liked each other from the first second on. Not just because of our style, but also the name: Janelle rhymes with Chanel, no?”

- Karl Lagerfeld on Janelle Monae

M.I.A. & Donatella Versace

“Her music and style seemed so fresh and innovative. She is a total artist.”

- Donatella Versace on M.I.A.

Emma Watson Covers US Vogue

Emma Watson continues to etch out her pathway to become a reputable style icon. Landing the July cover of US Vogue is a huge milestone in her fashionable journey. The actress, originally of Harry Potter fame, has long expressed her love for fashion. Emma Watson has previously fronted Burberry‘s campaigns and is currently the face of Lancôme‘s Trésor Midnight Rose fragrance. Watson has previously collaborated with The Tree People to create a number of chic and stylish collections which are also friendly towards the environment.

Watson, at only twenty-one years, is one of the youngest stars to have appeared on Vogue’s covers. The entire shoot was captured by famed photographer Mario Testino. Testino is also responsible for the now iconic engagement portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Throughout the magazine Watson is captured wearing elegant ensembles from Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford, Prada, Calvin Klein & Dolce & Gabbana.

The final installment of the Harry Potter series is due in cinemas July 15th, the fashion realm will be eagerly awaiting Emma Watson’s decisions for her various red carpet appearances.