BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK UK SUPPORTS THE WORLD’S CHILDREN
First annual international fashion week held in Birmingham, England in aid of the world’s leading children’s organisation – UNICEF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07/01/2013
Elpromotions presents Birmingham International Fashion Week 2013, the ground breaking, first annual fundraising fashion event held to showcase international and local emerging & established talent.
As one of the world’s most iconic cities, Birmingham is the perfect place to host a Fashion Week of the very highest caliber. Inspired by fashion weeks in cities like Los Angeles, Rio, San Antonio, New York, and London, BHMFW is designed as a platform to showcase international and local talent, promoting the creative culture, supporting the local community and bringing international influences and designers to Birmingham. A selection of high profile fashion shows will be held showcasing emerging British & international designers, luxurious haute couture, and iconic masterpieces from the world’s leading fashion houses.
Birmingham International Fashion Week is guaranteed to inspire – Spring 2013 sees the launch of BHMFW ‘The Exhibition’ held at the stunning Millennium Point in the heart of Birmingham, home to Think Tank Museum and the IMAX Cinema. Millennium Point is England’s largest landmark Millennium Project outside London and, since opening, has welcomed more than 1 million people through its doors each year. An exclusive Exhibition experience is held for all ticket holders, alongside a variety of events such as luxury shopping, auctions, seminars with industry speakers, celebrities, music and DJ’s. Birmingham truly will be the place to be for all fashion lovers in March 2013.
Birmingham International Fashion Week is supporting UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organization. By donating 50% of ticket sales to their Children’s Emergency Fund which enables UNICEF to be ready to respond rapidly wherever disaster strikes, delivering life-saving help for children.
Tickets for Catwalk Shows and The Exhibition will go on sale in January 2013. Event date is confirmed for 9th-10th March 2013
BHMFW has already generated great awareness and public interest. Designer and sponsor opportunities are available upon request and subject to acceptance.
About UNICEF
UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation for children, working in over 190 countries to help every child realise their full potential. We work with partners to transform the lives of children everywhere. UNICEF provides health care, water, nutrition, education and protection for children. The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children are our priority. As champion of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, we work to protect and promote the rights of every child. UNICEF UK raises funds for UNICEF’s emergency and development work and advocates for lasting change for children everywhere. We are a UK registered charity, supported entirely by voluntary donations. We do not receive any money from the UN. For more information, please visit unicef.org.uk
Press contact:
Suzanne Knibbs
press@bhmfashionweek.com
Tel: +44 (0)121 224 7382
50% of all ticket purchases will be donated to UNICEF UK, registered charity number 1072612
