Paul Smith的時尚人才培育設計方案

Emerging fashion designers at Nottingham Trent University will be given the chance to hone their talents through a unique scholarship agreement with global clothing label Paul Smith. The international link-up will see top calibre students from the University’s School of Art and Design, and the Bunka Women’s University and Musashino Art University in Tokyo, being funded to take part in an exclusive study exchange programme.

Nottingham Trent 大學的新興服裝設計師將有機會透過全球著名服裝品牌Paul Smith的一項特別的獎學金計畫磨練他們的才華。這項國際交換學生計畫將有來自Nottingham Trent 大學、日本東京的文化女子大學和武藏野美術大學的學生共同參與。

The Paul Smith Japan/UK Scholarship Scheme, which is set to run for five years initially, will see two scholarships awarded to Japanese students to study on the one year MA Fashion Futures programme at Nottingham Trent University. Four Nottingham Trent University students, meanwhile, will go to the Bunka Women’s University for ten weeks to gain a firsthand insight into the Japanese fashion industry.

這項為期五年的Paul Smith日本／?英國獎學金計畫將提供獎學金給兩位日本學生，資助他們到Nottingham Trent 大學進修一年的“時尚未來〞碩士課程，並資助四位Nottingham Trent 大學學生到文化女子大學進行為期十週的日本時尚產業參訪。

The designer has strong links with Nottingham Trent University and in 2006 officially reopened the multimillion pound Bonington Building – the School of Art and Design’s purpose-built centre for creativity.

Paul Smith設計師和Nottingham Trent 大學有密切的合作關係，耗巨資興建的 Bonington 藝術設計大樓於2006年正式落成。

“These unique scholarships further develop both our tradition of strong relationships with industry and our excellent international links, while opening up opportunities for the brightest and most innovative students from the UK and Japan,” said Ann Priest, Dean of Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art and Design.

Nottingham Trent大學藝術設計學院院長 Ann Priestg說： 這項獎學金方案不但更增進我們既有的與時尚產業和國際間的密切關係，同時提供絕佳的進修機會給日本和英國最優秀的學生。

She said: “They will benefit hugely from experiencing the different design practices, methods and theories of another culture; it will allow them to develop their talents in ways that may otherwise have not been possible. Paul Smith has always been keen to help young fashion designers and potential future entrepreneurs, particularly when it means supporting creative talent from the two countries which have really helped to establish his brand as a global success story.”

她說：體驗不同文化的設計練習、方式和理論將會對學生有很大的幫助，並給予他們難得的機會發展長才。 Paul Smith一向對幫助培育時尚產業人才不遺餘力。尤其因為他的品牌在日本和英國這兩個國家已是成功的國際品牌模範，所以意義更為特殊。

Nottingham-born Paul Smith, who opened his first boutique in the city in 1970, now has 14 shops throughout England and more than 200 in Japan where his label outsells every other European designer. He remains fully involved in the Japanese business, designing the clothes, choosing the fabrics, approving the shop locations and overseeing the development within the company.

Nottingham出生的 Paul Smith於1970年在本地開設第一家精品店。目前在英國有14家分店，在日本有兩百多家分店。他的品牌是日本最紅的歐洲品牌。他親自掌管在日本的所有業務，包括設計服飾、選擇布料、審核開店地點和監督公司內部發展。

Paul Smith said: "I am very pleased to be in a position where I can give what is hopefully an exciting opportunity to students. I think one of the most important experiences in life is travel, and the way this can open your eyes to the world. It certainly has been one of mine."

Paul Smith 說：我很高興能提供這個充滿希望又有趣的機會給學生。在我人生當中最重要的經驗之一就是旅行，旅行能使人更有世界觀、視野更開闊。

Dating from 1843, Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art and Design is one of most established and respected centres of creative excellence in the United Kingdom. It offers a world-class portfolio of innovative, diverse and exciting courses for study at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

從1843年開始， Nottingham Trent大學藝術設計學院就是英國最著名與推崇的創意學府之一。提供多樣世界級的創新有趣的學士和碩士課程。

Within a thriving multi-cultural community, located on the vibrant Nottingham city centre campus in impressive state-of-the-art design facilities, its programmes are dynamic, contemporary, cross-cultural, interactive, innovative, exploratory, exciting and life-changing. Its courses have an established international reputation for design excellence and outstanding achievement, taught by leading experts, and incorporating flexibility, innovation, independent learning and professional practice.

這裡的環境充滿多元文化，位於 Nottingham市中心的校園擁有頂級設施，課程不但現代、跨越文化、創新，更有啟發力， 歷年來以傑出設計成就享譽國際，由名師授課，運用靈活、創新、獨立學習和專業練習。

For more information visit www.ntu.ac.uk/art
For more information on Paul Smith visit www.paulsmith.co.uk
For more on the Bunka Women’s University visit www.bunka-fc.ac.jp/en/index.html
For more on the Musashino Art University visit www.musabi.ac.jp/e-home

更多相關資訊，請看： www.ntu.ac.uk/art
更多 Paul Smith相關資訊，請看：  www.paulsmith.co.uk
更多文化女子大學相關資訊，請看 : www.bunka-fc.ac.jp/en/index.html
更多武藏野美術大學相關資訊，請看： www.musabi.ac.jp/e-home