Vein Wear one of TCB's Hot 7

Vein Wear one of TCB's Hot 7

TCB in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley was today announced as the new home to Queensland's hottest designers. Vein Wear was identified by Brisbane's fashion media as one of the country's best local designer labels. In recognition of this, TCB has given the label a free retail concept store to showcase their shoes for 12 months.

Vein Wear will receive 12 months rent, store design, fit-out and PR as part of the initiative from Forwin International (TCB owners). It will be a great opportunity for footwear lovers to experience Vein Wear's complete collection and a source of shoe care and design knowledge. Locals and tourists will be able to have custom fittings for the exclusive Oken range of hand cobbled shoes made in Melbourne from uniquely Australian leathers. And for the ladies, Kitty Croquet's exquisite leather boots will also be showcased.

Forwin's, Mr Ted Tseng, has explained that the venture will cost in excess of $400,000. He's counting on the label to make its mark and take Queensland fashion to the world.

At the announcement today Deputy Mayor David Hincheliffe said, "there are plenty who talk about sponsoring the creative industries, but Forwin don't just talk the talk, they walk the walk. They're putting their money where their mouth is by supporting these young designers."

The other successful designers selected are "Chelsea de Luca" (jewelry); "Check" (menswear by John Prikryl); "Gail Sorronda" (womenswear by Gail Reid); "George Wu Gallery" (womenswear); "Grbac" (women's wear by Juli Grbac); "Subfusco" (menswear by Joshua Scacheri).