New Look Style the Nation With T4
By New Look, PRNEWednesday, May 11, 2011
LONDON, May 12, 2011 - New Look today announces the launch of 'New Look Style the
Nation', the brand new advertiser-funded T4 series set to be this summer's
hit show.
The innovative and unique partnership between New Look and
Channel 4 celebrates the style and creativity of everyday girls and guys up
and down the country, with one lucky stylista bagging a dream job as a New
Look stylist.
The series, fronted by Nick Grimshaw, will see the
fashion-savvy DJ help the 'Style Panel', made up of award winning British
designer Giles Deacon and New Look Group Creative Director Barbara Horspool,
scour five cities looking for the uber-stylish to compete for the London
based stylist job, creating hot looks for the fashion chain's TV, print and
online campaigns.
The six-week series will see the Style Panel, along with
Celebrity guests, give their critique as our would-be stylists compete in a
head-to-head catwalk competition. The winning collection will be decided by
T4 viewers in a live vote, with the winners from each region battling it out
at a national final to land the ultimate job as a New Look stylist. One of
the show's most stand-out features is the 2-Screen technology which allows
people at home to create their own outfits online, some of which will be
modelled in the show itself. So whether you are into your maxi dresses
(www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses_10019) or can't get enough of
your shoes (www.newlook.com/shop/womens/shoes_30004), there is nothing
stopping you from getting involved.
Celebrity favourite Giles, who has previously designed
sell-out collections for New Look, said: "We're looking for individuality,
creativity and someone with energy and passion. Fashion is all about fun and
we want someone who enjoys different trends and isn't scared to experiment".
"We are incredibly excited to be working with T4 on this
innovative project. Celebrating our customers' individual sense of style and
excitement for fashion has always been at the heart of what we stand for and
this programme helps us do just that," says Nick Cross, New Look Group Chief
Marketing Officer.
"We're delighted to be bringing such an exciting project to T4
in conjunction with New Look (www.newlook.com/). Fashion is an
important area for our viewers and having Nick Grimshaw at the helm with his
warmth, humour and knowledge seemed the perfect choice. We envisage the show
to be entertaining, innovative with its second screen activity as well as
providing a life changing opportunity to one lucky winner," added Neil
McCallum, Head of T4 and Music.
With some of the biggest names on the High Street under her
stylish belt, Barbara knows exactly how hard it is to break into the fashion
industry; "Every stylista dreams of being paid to live and breathe fashion,
shape looks for advertising campaigns and be one step ahead of the next
trend. The competition is fierce so this really is the opportunity of a
lifetime."
The New Look Style the Nation team will be visiting London,
Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow throughout May. "Make sure you're
looking super-stylish at all times as we could be spotting you," advises
presenter Nick Grimshaw. Stylistas can also apply for the show via
channel4.com/takepart.
New Look Style the Nation airs on T4 from Saturday 4th June
For more gossip on the show, how to win tickets to the live
catwalk finals or if you're just after a dose of up to date fashion, check
out newlook.com/NLdaily.
Notes to Editor:
New Look Style the Nation:
'New Look Style the Nation' is a pioneering entertainment series borne
out of creative collaboration between Channel 4, Twofour, Monterosa, New Look
and Mother, New Look's creative agency. The series will be one of the first
combinations of advertiser funding and product placement on UK television. As
part of the deal, New Look will be able to have their clothes featured in the
show and on the catwalk, if they are used for editorial reasons - all of
which would not have been possible before the relaxation of the rules around
Product Placement. New Look will also receive branding within the title
sequences around the programme. By allowing all partners to contribute to the
series' development from the start, the show is discarding traditional
definitions of AFP to create an experience that is as truly rewarding for the
viewer as it is for the New Look brand.
Style Panel:
Giles Deacon
After graduating from London's Saint Martins in 1992, Giles
Deacon worked with various top designers and fashion houses including Jean
Charles De Castelbajac and Gucci. In November 2004 Giles was awarded 'Best
New Designer' at the British Fashion Awards and in November 2006 he was
subsequently awarded "British Designer of the Year". Giles also works in
consultancy for High Street favourite New Look and designed the New Look
'Gold' range. He continues to have a strong following amongst celebrities and
regularly dresses Thandie Newton, Kate Moss, Kristen Scott Thomas, Drew
Barrymore, Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen, Daisy Lowe, and Daphne Guinness.
Barbara Horspool
Barbara joined New Look in 2006 and is the Group Creative
Director with a 35-strong design team across womens, mens, kids, footwear and
accessories. She focuses on developing the in-house design service through
spotting trends and product development. She oversees all external customer
communications; PR, in-store and online. Her previous experience includes
Marks & Spencer, Esprit, Etam, Arcadia and Storehouse. She started her career
after leaving Kingston University with her own high fashion label called
Blanche, which sold to independents such as Joseph, Whistles and Harvey
Nichols.
Job Description:
Title: New Look Stylist
Role: To shape fashion looks for advertising, press shows, New
Look magazine and in store visuals. Working with product and marketing teams,
the New Look stylist will pull together different styles and looks across a
variety of different marketing channels to different fashion trends.
Location: London New Look Office
For additional information please contact Lexis PR: Vicky Purnell +44(0)20-7908-6453 or at newlookteam at lexispr.com Address: Lexis public relations, 8 Bolsover Street, London, W1W 6AB
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