Richard Quinn wins H&M Design Award

Central Saint Martins graduate Richard Quinn has been awarded the H&M Design Award for 2017, it was announced on Wednesday in London. As winner of the high-street fashion retailer's prestigious award, Quinn will win €50,000, a year mentorship with H&M, and the chance to develop some of his pieces to be sold in selected H&M stores in fall 2017. The London-born 26-year-old womenswear designer prints all of his own fabrics using ethical processes and has plans to open a print studio in London that would serve as a creative hub for young designers.

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Richard Quinn wins H&M Design Award

Fashion designer Richard Nicoll dies age 38

The designer died of a suspected heart attack in Sydney, Australia, on Friday. The London-born design grew up in Australia but later returned to London, where he based his namesake label. A well-known member of London's fashion community, Nicoll was a regular at London Fashion Week and saw his designs worn by a variety of high-profile celebrities.

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Fashion designer Richard Nicoll dies age 38