JEDDAH, 2 October 2007 — The British Council today began the search for the world’s top young fashion entrepreneur with the launch of the first International Young Fashion Entrepreneur Award.
This new award aims to discover those talented and successful individuals who have both the creative flair and business edge to become future leaders and champions of their local fashion industry.
Ten entrepreneurs from around the world will win an all expenses paid trip to the prestigious international London Fashion Week in February 2008, a ‘Master-class’ with top UK designer and successful businessman Sir Paul Smith, as well as the opportunity to compete for the title of International Young Fashion Entrepreneur 2008.
The overall International Award winner will also receive £7,500 to spend on a collaborative project with the British Council on promoting links between the fashion industry in their country and the UK.
One winner from four countries from the Gulf States — Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia — will represent the region and participate in the UK tour. Nationals aged between 25-35 who have at least two years professional experience in the fashion sector should enter now to compete for the chance to represent Saudi Arabia in the regional stage of the competition in November.
