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1 Sponsors & Partners Pack 26 may 2016 / B1, Bloomsbury, London

2 [These Awards] are hugely important as we all need to have concrete, tangible recognition. Colin McDowell, Outstanding Achievement winner, 2015

3 Showcasing Global Innovation The WGSN Futures Awards (formerly the WGSN Global Fashion Awards) are staged by WGSN, the world s leading trend authority, to recognise innovation and breakthrough talent on a global scale. Judged by an elite panel of international experts and attracting entries from more than 50 countries, these are the only awards in fashion and the creative industries with a true global reach. Our categories are divided into two sections: Design, recognising breakthrough talent and excellence at brands and retailers; and Business, recognising outstanding performance and innovation. The awards are open to designers, brands, retailers and suppliers (large and small) across the globe. Last year we attracted entries from 50 different countries.

5 Inspiring event, high level attendees Our 2016 ceremony in London will attract 400 industry and style leaders and celebrity VIPs to the stunning surroundings of B1 in Bloomsbury. 22,000 sq ft of urban white space will be transformed into a truly immersive experience. Run of the evening is as follows: Red carpet arrivals Cocktails & canapés Awards presentation VIP after party and experiential food The awards attract a high-level global audience. Last year, 400 attendees from more than 20 countries were present. Brand represented included: Saks Fifth Avenue, Farfetch, Browns, Jigsaw, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Spade, Vente Privee, Diesel, Topshop, Peter Alexander, S*uce, Level Shoe District, H&M. Leading designers in attendance included: Nicholas Kirkwood, Ozwald Boateng, Bora Aksu, Henry Holland, Sophia Webster and Patrick Grant.

Best growth story Design Breakthrough womenswear designer Breakthrough menswear designer Breakthrough footwear &

7 Rewarding excellence 14 categories recognising innovation and performance Business Best digital innovation Best marketing initiative Best multichannel business Best e-store pureplay Best store Best new retail concept Best start up Best growth story Design Breakthrough womenswear designer Breakthrough menswear designer Breakthrough footwear & accessories designer Sustainable design team (brand or retailer) Innovative design team (brand or retailer) Honorary award Hall of Fame

8 Trailblazing winners Last year s winners included breakthrough talent and innovators from around the world Breakthrough womenswear designer Barbara Casasola Breakthrough menswear designer Agi & Sam Breakthrough footwear & accessories designer Sophia Webster Avery Dennison Emerging Fashion Brand Marques Almeida Lycra Future Designers Natália Vechiatto Feitoza e Silva Womenswear design Equipment Menswear design Tiger of Sweden Sustainable design Ramber Social Venture Meryl Sport/Activewear design Polartec Multibrand offer S*auce Children s Trust Kidswear Design Peter Alexander Lingerie designer Gisele Bunchen, Hope Lingerie Footwear & accessories design House of Holland Eyewear Isko Denim Design Diesel Design collaboration H&M x Alexander Wang Best e-store Farfetch Best store Level Shoe District Best new retail concept Kate Spade Houston Flagship Equinox Best digital innovation Primania, Primark Hall of fame: Colin McDowell / Twiggy

10 Judged by industry leaders World-class designers, stylists, retailers, writers formed our 2015 judging panel Liberty managing director Ed Burstell Designer Bora Aksu Designer Lara Bohinc Levi Strauss head of design Jonathan Cheung AG Jeans designer and founder Adrian Goldschmeid Sweaty Betty founder Tamara Hill-Norton Saks Fifth Avenue VP & fashion director Eric Jennings Diane von Furstenberg artistic director Michael Herz Jigsaw CEO Peter Ruis Stylist and fashion writer Angela Scanlon Consultant Mimma Viglezio Jeanologia president Enrique Silla Vivienne Westwood marketing and merchandising director Christopher di Pietro Browns creative director Caroline Burstein

12 High-profile coverage Our awards attract a high level of press coverage across global consumer and B2B online and print titles. Our post-event press coverage alone achieved a perceived editorial value* of more than 16.5m, while Twitter reach hit 15m on the night of the event. Key titles who covered the event include: Daily Mail London Evening Standard Grazia Daily Express Hello! WeAr Vogue.com You Magazine Style.com Fashion Times ID magazine Heat In Style * PEV = advertising page rate x 3 / size of article

14 WGSN Futures The WGSN Futures Awards form the grand finale of two days of insight and inspiration. WGSN Futures 2016 will bring together leaders from fashion and the creative sectors to debate and define the key trends that will shape the industry over the next 15 years, as part of its headline theme The Vision This event will explore the next major developments in: Design Technology & communications Consumer attitudes & lifestyle Retail/etail The next economic and cultural powerhouses Our 1.5-day summit will take place on May 2016 ahead of the WGSN Futures Awards. It will attract 300 senior-level delegates in the fields of strategy (c-suite), design, marketing, retail and digital who will gather to hear WGSN s own experts and analysts and a panel of world-class industry experts share their insight. For more information visit:

High visibility branding opportunities We offer a range of flexible sponsorship packages These are just some of the packages we have to offer with highlights of

We are also open to creating bespoke options and love a challenge.

16 High visibility branding opportunities We offer a range of flexible sponsorship packages These are just some of the packages we have to offer with highlights of the benefits, which cover on and off-line media, social media, corporate entertaining at-event branding. We are also open to creating bespoke options and love a challenge. Our venue allows for creative on-site activations, so come to us with your budget and aims and we will craft the right solution for you. In addition we welcome approaches from partners who might be able to offer value-add services, such as cars, beverages, food, beauty and haircare, and other experiential installations.

17 Headline Catergory Drink reception / After party Gift bag Your logo locked in with ours Logo and profile on website Logo on all event marketing collateral, pre-event, during and post event VIP tickets to event Premium positioning Tickets to WGSN Futures 5 2 Naming rights to your category Your representative on-stage at event Presence in post event interview Exclusive branding on goody bag Exclusive branding in drinks reception/after party Item in goody bag Social media support Ad in programme and winners book Double-page 50,000 25,000 15,000 10,000

19 get in touch Lauretta Roberts Director of brand & propositions +44 (0)

Drapers Awards 2017 CELEBRATING FASHION S FINEST SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE 30 NOVEMBER 2017 ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES

Drapers Awards 2017 CELEBRATING FASHION S FINEST SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE 30 NOVEMBER 2017 ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES Drapers Awards 2017 30 NOVEMBER 2017 ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON CELEBRATING FASHION S FINEST SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES Martin Arnold Rebecca Soni T: +44 (0)20 7391 4521 T: +44 (0)20 3033 2958