Origin

Origin 2009 Week 2

Professor Jimmy Choo with Gaurav Gupta of AKAARO, Photo: Sophie Mutevelian

The end of Week 1 and start of Week 2 of Origin 2009 saw some prominent figures doing some last minute shopping.

Left to right: Erin O'Connor, Nicola Malkin, Kate Halfpenny; Photo: Sophie Mutevelian

Left to right: Gaurav Gupta, Professor Jimmy Choo, James Ducker of Carreducker; Photo: Sophie Mutevelian

Syann van Niftrik at Origin 2009 Week 2; Photo: Sylvain Deleu

Louisa Taylor and Corinne Julius for Evening Standard's Homes and Property;Photo: Sylvain Deleu

Sarah Tyssen with Polly Leonard of Selvedge Magazine; Photo: Sylvain Deleu

Sharp eyed fair goers who were lucky enough to have been at Origin 2009 on the weekend spotted renown shoe designer Professor Jimmy Choo perusing the stalls.

The statuesque supermodel Erin O’Connor was at Nicola Malkin’s stall with celebrity fashion stylist Kate Halfpenny on Tuesday, the first day of Origin 2009 Week 2.

Syann van Niftrik was busy preparing for opening on Tuesday morning, showcasing her silver and gold jewellery that reference organic forms.

Week 2 awards shortlist and winners were also announced.

Evening Standard Homes and Property Best Domestic Product winner
Louisa Taylor, ceramics

Selvedge Magazine Excellence in Textiles Award
Sarah Tyssen, Textiles