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Kurv Magazine, L'Oréal Professionnel, Perth Fashion Festival (PFF) hair partner.

Kurv Magazine announces L'Oréal Professionnel to return as official Perth Fashion Festival (PFF) hair partner. The Perth Fashion Festival will take place from 9 - 15 September 2010.

One of the most popular and influential hairdressing brands in the world, L'Oréal Professionnel will again collaborate with leading designers to exclusively create and unveil the season's hottest looks across the entire 12th annual Perth Fashion Festival.

L'Oréal Professionnel Hair Director for PFF 2010 Damien Rinaldo said “ the Perth Fashion scene was 'singing' and presented a strong opportunity for the company.”

"Fashion is a key driver of hair trends.  It inspires our stylists and our product ranges globally and we actively seek opportunities to work alongside the industry. “

"We are very excited to be part of the Festival for a second year - PFF showcases the amazing talent and creativity that this city has to offer and it is a brilliant opportunity for our team of stylists to unleash their creativity and showcase the latest global hairstyling trends." Damien said.

Festival Director, Mariella Harvey-Hanrahan said industry partnerships like this are critical to supporting the Festival.
"We look forward to working alongside the L'Oréal Professionnel creative team again in 2010.  The education and mentorship role they play in the Festival is significant and it is very much valued by all involved."

"We are extremely excited to build on the success of last year's event and continue boosting Perth's reputation as a fashion force to be reckoned with and look forward to the role that L'Oréal Professionnel will play in achieving this."

Image: L'Oréal Professionnel.

 Kurv Magazine welcomes, Janice Fronimakis as the face for Kurv 021.

Australia on sale dates will be Fri 30 July for Western Australia and Wed 04 Aug for all other states. USA on sale dates to be advised.

Kurv Magazine, AusIndustry, Textile, Clothing and Footwear Program.

The Australian Government’s Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Program is providing $25 million in grants over 10 years to Australia’s small designers and manufacturers.

Today Innovation Minister, Senator Kim Carr announced Sixty-three small businesses will share $2.6 million in funding
ranging from $17,000 to $50,000, to assist these businesses become more innovative and strengthen the business culture of Australia’s TCF industries.
 
Innovation Minister, Senator Kim Carr, said the program was aimed at making TCF small businesses more competitive by developing new processes, especially at the niche, high-value end of the market.
 
“This round has again been extremely competitive, with over 250 businesses applying for grants,” Senator Carr said.
 
“The strong response shows that the TCF sector is keen to embrace a culture of innovation and enterprise, and power through the tough market conditions.
 
“Typical of the innovative approaches of grant recipients are projects to improve production processes, explore export markets, and embrace the internet as part of their business strategy.
 
“These small businesses represent the next generation of TCF industries that employ 45,000 people, including many in regional Australia. A vibrant TCF sector will lead to more high-value, high-skill jobs.”
 
Successful round five projects include:
 
·                     Fifi Tse & Yamli Jong t/a Jongs Tailor and Dress House, in the Northern Territory
·                     J’Aton Couture Pty Ltd, in Victoria
·                     A’West Trading Pty Ltd t/a Besmitten in
 
So what are you waiting for? Check out the program for yourself, to see how you can qualify @ www.ausindustry.gov.au , calling 13 28 46, or by emailing hotline@ausindustry.gov.au.

Kurv Magazine announces The Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA).

Submissions sought from June 22 – August 9 through the website www.soya.com.au.

The Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA), the leading award for Australia’s best emerging artists, designers, and creatives, has officially opened registrations to young achievers wanting to boost their careers with a once-in-a-lifetime mentorship and grants program.

Talented Australians aged 30 and under across seven creative fields - fashion, film, visual arts, visual communications, music, industrial and object design and photography - are invited to submit their work for a chance to receive financial support in the form of $5000 in cash and $5000 in Qantas flights, as well as a rare 12-month mentorship opportunity with leading lights of the international creative community.

In 2010, SOYA boasts a stellar line-up of inspirational mentors; Marc Newson (Design), Nicky and Simone Zimmermann (Fashion), Jan Chapman (Film), Tony Mott (Photography), Lee Groves (Music), Elizabeth Ann Macgregor (Visual Arts) and Deanne Cheuk (Visual Communication). As success stories in their respective fields, these industry leaders know that getting a break and having the right doors opened can help launch a creative career.

Celebrating its seventh year, SOYA has been instrumental in uncovering and nurturing young artists, photographers, fashion designers, filmmakers and musicians, helping them expand their horizons, build up their business and learn the ropes from some of the greatest creative minds in the world.

Remarkable SOYA winners to date have included fashion labels Antipod!um, Friedrich Gray, Romance Was Born, musicians Wolf & Cub, My Disco, Oh Mercy and Fergus Brown, artists Rebecca Baumann, Danielle Freakley and Grant Stevens, photographers James Brickwood and Nirrimi Hakanson, among many others.

The winners will be announced at a spectacular awards night held on November 11 at the Foundation Hall of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.