Christopher Kane, Jonathon Saunders & Tartan Twist at the Scottish Fashion Awards

May 17, 2010 - PRLog -- The company won Best New Scottish Product 2008 when it launched and was chosen as ‘The Next Bestseller’ by Alice Delmar-Morgan buyer of the Conran Shop, Paris at the London Design Show Pulse in May 2008. Last year Tartan Twist was commissioned to design a limited-edition, commemorative piece of jewellery for The Gathering 2009, part of Scotland’s Year of Homecoming. In September 2010 the company will unveil its new collection at the London International Jewellery Show.

The Scottish Fashion Awards is Scotland’s most prestigious style event. The Awards have promoted and championed Scottish designers such as Christopher Kane, Jonathon Saunders and Graeme Black all of who are co-nominees. The judging panel includes: Brian Duffy, (head of Ralph Lauren Europe), designer Amanda Wakeley, Professor Wendy Dagworthy (head of Fashion & Textiles at the Royal College of Art), Brigitte Stepputis (head of couture at Vivienne Westwood), Robert Johnston (associate editor of GQ), Dolly Jones (editor of VOGUE.COM) and Lucy Yeomans (editor of Harper’s Bazaar).

Announcing the nominations, Tessa Hartmann, founder of the awards said: ‘This 5th anniversary nomination list is a reflection of the incredible wealth of talent Scotland possesses.’ VOGUE.COM editor Dolly Jones said: ‘It is great to see Scottish talent receiving its rightful recognition. This year looks like the most exciting yet.’

Lyndsey Bowditch of Tartan Twist said: ‘Tartan Twist is absolutely delighted to be nominated for a Scottish Fashion Award. It’s the most prestigious fashion event in Scotland and the calibre of the judges is so high. It is fantastic to be recognised in this way.’

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Tartan Twist was combines the best of contemporary design with Scotland’s rich heritage to create an exciting range of jewellery for adults and children, much of which opens up to reveal a hidden secret. Tartan Twist is available online and at over 100 outlets throughout the UK and Japan.

For more information or high resolution images call Gillian Crawford on 01786 464251 or 07770 382033 or Lyndsey Bowditch or Abi Knight on 0131 467 6534 or email hello@tartantwist.com See www.tartantwist.com for the full collection.