1Hundred DesignersSee The Final 100 Designers

Susanna Lau is a writer and editor based in London. Lau started her blog ‘Style Bubble’ in March 2006, paving the way for a new kind of fashion reporting that has since secured her seat in fashion’s esteemed front row.

Her passion for spotlighting young and unknown talent saw her take on the role of editor at Dazed Digital, from 2008-2010 and she continues to reach a global audience with her unique aesthetic and personal observations on fashion.

Manish Arora established his eponymous label in 1997, drawing on his Indian heritage he soon became known for his use of bright colours and design techniques. Since then he has received an overwhelming response from press, buyers and A-list celebrities, with his label currently stocked in over 75 stores worldwide. Manish, now also the Creative Director of Paco Rabanne, continues to reach a global audience showing his own label each season at Paris Fashion Week.

Serial entrepreneur and founder of Farfetch.com, b store boutique on London’s Savile Row, the Swear footwear brand and SIX London. With a long history in ecommerce, José understands how difficult it can be for small fashion businesses to make an impact in the hugely competitive online environment.

Maria Lemos - founder of RBW - has been working in the fashion industry for 20 years. Initially in Public Relations for Sonia Rykiel in Paris and then in Sales for John Galliano and Clements Ribeiro in the UK. Rainbowwave started organically - consulting for Cacharel for the UK market.

Andreina is passionate about opening doors for new talent and has been involved in many initiatives connecting young designers with the industry. As the head of the Milan and Shanghai-based PR agency Attila & Co, she has built communications strategies for some of the most prestigious luxury brands worldwide.

International Marketing & Sales Consultant, based in London. Grispini is fundamental to launching emerging British designers through events and institutions such as the British Fashion Council. She is renowned for her ability to spot talent and help them transform their vision into reality.

WHITE is a distinctly unconventional fashion expo, attracting over 12,000 buyers each season from around the globe. Known for supporting new designers and for their innovative approach, WHITE creates a mood that lends itself to a dynamic, avant-garde eco-compatible showroom experience.

Maia Guarnaccia is the Vice President of IMG Fashion Europe, working on Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, Milan Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Zurich Fashion Days and Fashion Fringe, focusing on business development.

Julia Fowler founded EDITD to help fashion brands and retailers understand trends, consumer behaviour and market dynamics by analysing social, commercial and creative data together. Enabling the industry to make decisions with facts instead of just opinion and intuition.

Marzia Narduzzi is Head of the state-of-the-art Italian manufacturer Pier Spa. Alongside her brother, they are the second generation to direct the company, producing history-making and niche, luxury labels, such as Azzedine Alaïa, Balenciaga, Balmain, Chloé and Olivier Theyskens.

Founding Director of Style Incorporated, an internationally acclaimed recruitment agency for the Luxury Goods and Fashion Industry. Her insight into the world of luxury fashion has enabled her to build a unique agency that currently works with many prestigious names, including: Louis Vuitton, Pucci, Nicholas Kirkwood and Moet Hennesy.