LONDON FASHION WEEK DAY 1!!!

So we have spent months preparing for our off schedule LFW week Catwalk ‘A La Mode’ and I could not believe how much time has just flown by!! Wow!!

Today saw 5 Independent designers who included De Wson, MYR, HMH Couture, Anayawa and Veronique B Couture showcase their stunning S/S 2010 collections to an audience of press, buyers and upscale consumers. The event took place at the Prestigious Charing Cross Hotel in Strand.

Below pic: Models in HMH Couture

Below pic: Models in MYR

Below pic: Models in Anayawa

Below pic: Model in Veronique B Couture

Opening the show was Scottish based label De Wson presenting their collection ‘Nova’ consisting of Sumptuous silks, delicate chiffons, frolicking frills and buxom bows centre a lovely line of devore prints and soft colour blends saturated with sparkling Swarovski crystals.

Below pic: Model in De Wson

Photography CREDIT: Marc Wright

A special guest appearance was made by Big Brother’s Charlie who the ladies loved and qued to take a snap with – I KNOW!!

The talented Gabrielle Alpin also performed her amazing tracks live.

Overall it was a long but fun day I must say!!

Tomorrow will be the last day of ‘A La Mode’ and after that my diary is packed with other shows I will be attending for London Fashion Week.

Stay tuned!!

Discover more by visiting:

www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk

http://www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/alamodedesigners09.html

Designers interested in taking part in A La Mode LFW Feb 2010 need to email yolande@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Clicqisse Pre Fashion Week Catwalk...

Today I went to the Clicqisse designer’s pre LFW fashion show at the famous HeyJo venue in Jermyn Street.

The show was presented by the fabulous Lara Accison of Fashion TV and showcased the Spring/Summer 2010 collections of 3 amazing emerging Clicqisse designers. For those of you who have never come across CLICQISSE, CLICQISSE pronounced as (c l i c k s) is a creative management company that sets the platform for passionate new generation fashion designers, and aspiring models under one umbrella to unveil their creative talent in the industry. With an aim to fulfilling a niche, CLICQISSE is proud to have worked and collaborated with various creative networks both in the UK and international with great success.


The CLICQISSE Designers who showcased their collections were ZSOFIA WEBER, FOTINI VERGINI & guest designer MASSUNIQ. Their collections consisted of a unique blend of contemporary high prêt a porter designs, promising quality, comfort, and individuality for the new woman with a sense of class and style. Each piece is well thought of to give the wearer a desirable elegant look without compromising femininity, and the creative edge that gives individuality to the garments. I loved Massuniq’s avant grade accessory pieces!!

Below pic: Designs by MASSUNIQ

They were pretty extraordinary I must say!! The model’s hair looked AMAZING!! thanks to Avant Garde stylist Perry Patrasewski, the head stylist for the night, and his team.

Singer and songwriter Elsa Chapman also performed a fantastic set for the crowd. She was absolutely amazing!!! Sponsors supporting the event included O.P.I, Studio TMLS and Sanctuary Spa. The goody bags were the best I have received in a long while and filled with exciting beauty treats. I then headed home after the show and guess what…?? It was raining as always –lol x

To find out more visit: www.cliqisse.co.uk

Below pic: Me with models and designer ZSofia Weber

The Vogue Fashion night out and Pre London Fashion Week Celebrations

Hi guys,

I can’t believe fashion week is nearly here again…I feel like the previous season was the other day!!! But anyway I’m not complaining, I am in fact extremely excited about all the glitz and glamour etc etc that will be happening next week in London. I may be considered as being biased here but I can honestly say LFW is the best fashion week and most daring I have yet been to!!. From the clothes to the people and the energy surrounding it makes it so unique in its own right and so wonderful to be part of.

As part of my pre-fashion week celebrations I went to the Vogue Fashion Night out event in London’s West End and I must say everyone was dressed to impress and at their ‘fashion best!!’. You were easily able to distinguish the brave with their daring hair cuts (think Rhianna, Solange and Cassie) and the trend setters from the trend followers!!

As part of a bold global initiative, the international editions of VOGUE partnered with designers, department stores, high-street chains and boutiques to create Fashion’s Night Out, an evening extravaganza held around the world from 6pm until midnight. For this event to be made possible the VOGUE team worked with retailers to create a night of original in-store activities, including personal appearances, makeovers and workshops, during extended shopping hours.

For those of you looking to get a taste of fashion week can hop down to the ‘A La Mode’ LFW Catwalk at the Charing Cross Hotel next week. Visit the below link for more info:

http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/fashion-&-style/fashion-news-a-la-mode-london-fashion-week-event/buzz

Stay tuned for my exclusive London Fashion Week coverage!!

Nite, Nite, xx

Links:

www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk

www.vogue.co.uk

International Emerging and Independent designers Wow the Crowd at the Valmont in Chelsea London

Thursday 13th August saw a collection of exceptional designers unite to showcase their extravagant designs to an audience of press, buyers, stylists, upscale consumers and more. The event organised by La Geneve North Events took place at the Exclusive Valmont Private members Club in Chelsea with the doors opening promptly at 7.30pm.

Designers showcasing their outstanding collections included HMH Couture by Hanna Marie Hutchinson, Monica Couture , Petra Taoujni and Tanielle Lobo .

Above pic: Model wears Monica Couture

Guests in attendance included Cosmopolitan, Net-a- Porter, Harvey Nicholls, Top Stylists Alvetina Charochnykova, Lovisa Toll and Biki John, Time and Leisure Publishing, Mademoiselle Robot and much, much more. Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails and Chelsea’s finest Sushi served throughout the evening.

Opening the night with their soulful performance were indie band Hella Cholla whose fans include Annie Mac. Lead signer Hannah Yadis infectious voice got the crowd hooked to the chorus’s.

The Valmont Club is an exclusive private members club located in Chelsea. It has been voted one of the best 100 things in the world by GQ Magazine.

The next Valmont Catwalk show hosted by LGN Events will take place on September 24th.

Designers interested in showcasing their collections need to contact yolande@lagenevenorth.co.uk

All buyer and press queries need to be directed to theresa@lagenevenorth.co.uk

W: www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk

W: www.thevalmontclub.com

TOP MODEL OF COLOUR COMPETITION WEEKEND AND MORE!

Today I went to the fantastic TMC Competition organised by Mahogany Model Management. It was in fact the last of the regional heats and one of my favourite contestants was Paula by far!! I mean this girl simply has the whole package!! I have worked with Paula on a number of Catwalk shows (as you may recognise from my previous blogs) and this girl is a pleasure and ever so sweet to
work with.

Above pic: Finalists

The Top Model of Colour (TMC) Competition provides models with exposure to the modelling industry as well as giving them the chance to find out from professionals, their true potential to becoming a professional model.

Founder of Mahogany Models Management, Sola Oyebade explained: "TMC was established in order to give models of colour an opportunity, that they might not get otherwise. This opportunity allows them to learn about the modelling industry and to give them national exposure, to serve as a launch pad for contestants to go on to become top models.

Whilst at the competition I bumped into fashion entrepreneur, Samata Angel, who was one of the judges.

Above pic: me and Samata with friends

After the event I headed to my friends birthday and partied the night away until 4am can you believe?? I really did not know I still had it in me but one things for sure is that I struggled to get up in that morning and snoozed until 3pm!! People may think I don’t look my age which is great but one thing’s for sure is it catches up on you in other ways. In my Uni days I could go out two nights in a row and still make it for my morning Uni Lecture at 9am.

Above pic: My friend loving her birthday gifts!!

Nite nite
xx

LGN Proud Catwalk Show

The LGN Events Proud Catwalk Show is a celebration of eclectic emerging UK fashion talent. This evening of fashion and style will consist of a catwalk show showcasing amazing collections by recent graduates from the London College of Fashion and the Royal College of Art. Live music acts throughout the night include Junior Victor and much much more.

Buy tickets online (£5 each) at: http://www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html

Tickets £6 on the door.

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