A piece from the collection, and Richard Quinn receives the award from Her Majesty The Queen, with British Fashion Council CEO Caroline Rush
Her Majesty The Queen presented Richard Quinn with the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design at the end of his spectacular London Fashion Week catwalk.
Mr Quinn’s collection featured a mix of vibrant florals and patterns on velvet, linen, Lycra, foil and pleated chenille. The whole collection was printed in Richard’s London studio using Epson digital printers on fabric supplied by Premier Textiles. Customised accessories completed the look, with motorbike helmets wrapped to match by Slam Signs – again using Epson technology.
The new annual award recognises emerging British fashion designers of womenswear, menswear, or accessories that show exceptional talent and originality, whilst demonstrating value to the community and/or strong sustainable policies.
Richard is recognised for his exceptional prints and subversive spin on vintage styles and his Epson-equipped print studio also offers affordable print services to design students and other emerging designers.
‘It’s really inspiring to see how Richard explores the power of Epson digital printing and we are extremely proud to be working with him. This Award is a great accolade and recognises Richard and his team’s dedication, creativity and hard work,’said Heather Kendle, market development manager, Epson Europe.
