Caroline Rush

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September is a big month in The Fashion calendar, fashion weeks happening in New York , London, Milan and Paris. Each city hosts a number of events over Five Days , where the top designers show their new collections.

last week, it was London's turn. Think that many "Out There " outfits, air kisses on the cheeks and greetings of "babe, you look incredible!"

on it was But this year, the normal small-talk in between the shows, and the after-parties, interrupted by conversations - Yes, you guessed it - a British EU exit.

Each of the designers, models and dress-makers were interested to know the impact of leaving the European Union , their Industry , what worthto of The British Economy .

Despite, London Fashion Week the best fashion attracts still-talents from all over The World with designers from More Than 19 countries will present their designs.

Bethany Williams is one of The British Designer show at Fashion Week

"The British fashion scene is more open and inclusive," says Paul Yuille, Director of International recruitment at the London College of Fashion, UAL.

The college has produced well-known brands such as Jimmy Choo , and J W Anderson, who had three designers, the event this year.

"We have an increase in applications from European students who want to study fashion in the UK. It began after the 2016 referendum, and this year was no different. "

But his positive Outlook is not shared by all in his Industry .

House Of Holland was one of the hot tickets this year, the London Fashion Week

Henry Holland founder of House of Holland, a designer label to the stars such as Kylie Jenner , Lizzo, and Little Mix .

His London Fashion Week show on Saturday featured multi-colored, leopard-print dresses, slogan T-shirts and glitter makeup.

When we meet him in his East London Studio - an Open Space , where Henry the dog, Little Miss Peggy, roams Free , - told he beat Radio 1 News, the uncertainty about a no-deal-UK's EU-exit, which made things difficult for his business.

He says, with so much unknown, it is plan in advance.

as Henry Holland says, the UK's EU-exit is a "disaster as a business owner"

"I'm stunned about The Future . I think people are anxious and wary, so that, if your company relies on people who spend money on clothes - fear and caution is not really work, for growth. "

On the prospectus of overseas trade agreements outside the EU with countries such as Australia, the USA and Canada, he was careful, and he realized that all the benefits would take time to have effect.

"Yes, there are possibilities there, but that's not something we can do Overnight . "

'It's a total luck game"

Henry explains how the exchange rates are, what difficulties to work because of how fashion companies.

In its Industry , it is common for brands to sell forward. Essentially, you clothes at a certain price a couple of months, agree to sell, in advance.

But he says it is hard to know How To price things, because of the.

"the clothes we present to the Fashion Week will exit via sale to customers in February next year, so I have to take orders on these goods, this side of Christmas and this page. With fluctuating prices it is a gamble, overall. "

This year, House of Holland a fashion held show for the audience to open

Brexit uncertainty does not only impact on high-end designers, but The High street.

Jenny Holloway leads fashion, a clothing factory, the 10,000 pieces each week for brands such as ASOS and Marks and Spencer.

Although you are in North London, the 85% of their engineers come from Eastern Europe .

Jenny said, they are now struggling to attracting new employees.

Jenny Holloway's factory produced clothing for a variety of retailers

"the people are not asked knocking on the door, as they were before, whether you can come and join us.

"isn't It confusing and frustrating for employees, because you really understand how this affects you. "

If you do not be asked why you are dealing with The British , Jenny, that there are currently not enough qualified people:

"We don't have British clothing manufacturers in the numbers we need. There was a decline in The Number since The 70S and 80s".

fashion in numbers

But Jenny is determined to bridge The Gap , tells you news you beat a training course that teaches sewing skills to over-16s. She hopes that these students will One Day Staff .

"Why don't you make more clothes in the UK?", she says.

"We have a fashion Academy Next Door , and we teach material skills to young and long term unemployed people who are, we hope, have a more circular Economy . "

The circular Economy is to reduce the waste and with as few resources as possible.

even Though they are struggling with recruitment, Jenny optimistic Brexit more clothes could push to open factories in the UK.

This kitten-heel-Trainer show how upcycling is from the designers

Since the 2016 referendum, she says she was interested in an increase in requests from brands, the products in your factory. She believes that leaving the EU will continue to offer the UK more competitive prices.

"I am confident that the growth within, a clothing manufacturer, and more clothing manufacturers will pop-up. "

But what is The Price of clothing is? If it says The High street, Jenny, could go the cost up, because the taxes on imports and exports.

"I think when you import, and it is to delays and transport problems, logistics, and who's going to know about the rates, I can see the prices up. "

'Give us a deal'

Now, the people that are involved to the Industry .

The British Fashion Council (Bfc ) provides designers, as well as in the planning of the London Fashion Week . It is the government's to ask to ensure a tender, which makes it easy for the European models, machinists, and fabrics come in and out of the UK after Brexit .

In a showroom, filled with gem-covered helmets, kitten-heel-Trainer-and-chain metal-Blazer, Caroline Rush , Head of the Bfc , says Newsbeat about the benefits that she believes that the EU membership brings for the Industry .

Caroline Rush says, they "work with fashion companies to address Brexit challenges,"

"must not be underestimated is The ease of trade within the EU, you don't need papers, we can easily travel, there are the VAT rules. There is a body in contrast to the negotiations with 27 different areas. "

The government does not want the Designer in a panic and says, "keep everything we can to support The British fashion Industry to do".

Secretary of state for International Trade with Liz, says, "our designers, artists and creative people are the best in The World and their success is part of what makes Britain great".

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