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Fanniann
Fanniann is a collaboration of three independently skilled individuals with a similar Vision in mind. Jane Henderson, Designer of the Fanniann womenswear label. Keith Henderson, Commercial Director and Business Leader and Michelle Byrne, Creative Assistant.
“Our aim is to flatter women's curves in classics with a twist in sensual fabrics. We believe in longevity and versatility rather than disposable 'High Fashion' and this is why we use the best quality fabrics and English manufacturing with an eye for detail and hand finishes.”
In the 90’s Jane Henderson founder of Fanniann went to Goa. After many creative jobs not least as a drummer in an all girl band in the 90’s she journeyed to India to galvanise her creative urge. This proved to be a turning point as Jane returned with the determination to create the kind of clothes she loved but didn’t seem to be out there. She completed 6 years of training in Fashion Design and Pattern-cutting, emerging with distinction and prestigious awards in 2002. A period of individually made designs sold to local boutiques followed and, though Jane wanted to move things up a notch. It wasn't until her entrepreneurial brother Keith came in as mentor that her dream could be realised. With Keith as Business Manager and childhood friend Michelle as Creative Director, the Fanniann label was born in 2005. “We like being a small family concern because we work instinctively together and have common principals, which helps us retain our integrity in business".
The Fanniann Difference
We rarely care what other designers are doing and our clothes develop organically, mostly from unique fabrics or new colours we discover. Yet again our styles have pre-empted a trend which happened this year as fashions have drifted towards the 1940s and 50s.
In November 2007 Fanniann was chosen to profile their Spring - Summer Capsule Collection at the Islington Design Centre, Islington London. In spring 2008 you will see Fanniann’s new collection, Cherry On The Cake, which uses a unique fabric design exclusive to Fanniann under copyright. “As a Designer Label one of our main priorities is to continually introduce uniqueness into the brand as much as possible to set us apart from other labels on a creative level and to give us a certain amount of autonomy."
The future is looking very bright for Fanniann they have already been approached to design a Red Carpet Dress and in 2008 will be opening their first Showroom in the South West.
Fanniann Designs
