My Radio interview for resonance 104.4 FM by Tracey Moberley

Above Pic from Left: Tracey Moberely

Today I attended a morning radio interview with Tracey Moberly (www.sanderswood.com) for Resonance 104.4 to talk about my current Art Exhibition “Love Genevieve”. Despite being shattered from last night’s launch night it was time well spent.

I spoke about the collection and other what it’s all about. I will be uploading a
link shortly for those who would like to listen to it

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To View my Art collection visit: www.lovegenevieve.co.uk

Yolande Letshou’s Fashion Art Exhibition Launch Night

Today was the launch night for my fashion art collection entitled “Love Genevieve”.

Love Genevieve consists of a selection of unique Fashion Art merchandise all original paintings, drawings/illustrations by myself Yolande Letshou.

The night had a fantastic turn out with a great mix of fashion and art professionals. I was very delighted with everybody’s comments and everyone who popped in to have a browse and say hello. It was lovely to meet some of you in person for the first time and a big thank you again for those who made an effort to come down and support.

For those who were unable to make it to the launch night my works will be displayed at the Foundry until 5^th August 2007 so feel free to pop by x

Some Pics From the Night:


From left: Nicola Milburn, Me, Ady (Founder of Urban Fashion House and Fat Talent), Fashion Designer Regina.

Ozlem Dogan and Tammy Valentine

Photographer, Ola

Draw UK's Desmond and Charles and fashionista Julie

Charles Gordon and Simonne Jackson

Ozzie decides to contribute

Amelie Lafond creative director and designer Georgy

Fashion Designer Darrel and Fashion photographer Alex Leorndhart

The Foundry

The Foundry is at 86 Great Eastern Street London EC2A 3JL

Old Street tube (exit3) t 020 7739 6900 e info@foundry.tv

w http://www.foundry.tv

To go to my Art website go to www.lovegenevieve.co.uk 

First day of Exhibition

Today was my first exhibition day at the Foundry. My work will be displayed there for two weeks so if anyone is in and around the area please feel free to pop in browse my work and if you have time do sign my guestbook.

At the opening Poet, Dennis, fell in love with my graduating in style piece and even made a poem on the spot to reflect his thoughts on that particular piece.

Me and poet Dennis

Well hopefully see you all this Thursday at the launch opening celebration!

Visit my exhibition @

The Foundry, Old Street, Great Eastern Street – Visit www.foundry.tv for more info

Visit my art website: www.lovegenevieve.co.uk

My Exclusive Fashion Art Exhibition

Thursday 26th July 2007 is the confirmed launch night of my fashion Art Exhibition, showcasing at The Foundry Old Street. I am so excited about the feedback and review of my new Art collection as it's been a year since my first major fashion art collection.

You will get to see my latest works and canvas pieces as I know many always ask about my works etc.

Feel free to come down from 7pm onwards and do stay for a drink ...or two

Yolande xx

The Talent Magazine Launch

Today I went to the exclusive Talent Magazine launch at the luxurious Mamilanji, on Kings Road, Chelsea. Having had my phone stolen on my way there meant I had to just hope the rest of the La Geneve North team would find their way there without any problems.

Fashion Editor and designer Samata Angel and the rest of the editorial team, Zara Adams (Editor), Leoni Kibbey (Film Editor) and Emily Rose (TV Presenter Editor) were on hand at the exclusive event to celebrate the launch with Channel 4 present filming.

Amongst the guests included Will.I.Am from the Black Eyed Peas, Supermodel Jessica Pain, Tim Noble, Lady Lush , Celebrity talent agent Petra from Somethin-else Sound productions (www.somethin-else.com), Nolcha director Kerry Bannigan (www.nolacha.com) and many more.

We were entertained by a wonderfully selected live PA performance and amongst the media crowd were Sky, Daily Express, Xpedia media and many more.

Overall it was a fantastic night with a fabulous crowd. The quality of the magazine was very impressive and I particularly loved the fashion section!

Look out for this fantastic magazine out in Borders, WH Smith’s, Sainsbury’s and selected news agents.

Pics from the night:

Striking a pose in front of the cover

Julie and Me

From Right: Lady Lush and friend

Kerry and Fashion Photographer Alex Leorndaht

Julie, Petra (celebrity agent) and Kerry Bannigan (Ceo of Nolcha.com)

Me and Charles Gordon of Draw UK Ltd

Me and Julie finally get a chance to sit down :)

Me and Vivienne Boateng of Dentaa's Show

About the Talent Magazine:

Created by professionals in the film, TV, Fashion and Media industries, The Talent Magazine caters to a niche market and previously under-represented collection of emerging talent. It provides as well-raised platform for these individuals to showcase their work in creative industries, alongside a base for industry professionals to connect and seek advice for upcoming projects.

A pioneer in its choice of topic, the Talent Magazine commits to promoting new talent, and with only 4 editions a year and a huge variety of distribution channels, it carefully selects material from industry professionals, information and opportunities for upcoming artists and profiles of new talent.

Flaunt Fashion Show hosted by Soiree Nights

Yesterday evening I went to the Flaunt fashion show hosted by Soiree Nights (www.soireenights.com ) which took place at the Lavish 24 venue in Kingly Street, West London.

Due to the bomb scares from the previous night I found myself running considerably late due to heavy traffic so was therefore praying the show will be fashionably late like most shows tend to be.

Despite the bomb scare, the turn out for the event was extremely good, with Fashion TV on board filming the event.

The event commenced with a Cocktail and Canapés Reception and an opportunity to mingle with those from the fashion world.

Showcasing their exclusive collections were Georgie W Couture, Alexandros Kouloumanou and Chailie Ho. Each of these fabulous collections were presented to us with great attitude, innovation and style.

Despite my hectic day the ambiance was enough to re-energize me. It was a pleasurable and entertaining fun evening overall.

Some pics from the night:

Me and Model Elena Fernendes- Face of Sparkle Jewellery have a quick catch up

From Left: La Geneve North Make-up Artist Katherine Anasa, model Elena Fernendes and friend

‘Battle of the Quants’ fashion show

Above pic: From left: Me, fashionsta Julie, model Sharika Wells

Today was a manic day and morning. It was the day of the private fashion show I was coordinating for Nolcha (www.nolcha.com) at the Park Lane Hotel in Mayfair. I was up from 6am and went through all the plans and scrolled my to-do list to ensure I had everything covered.

By 8am I started making phone calls to everyone involved who I either did not manage to get through to yesterday or had to confirm specific details with me. I already started feeling the pressure by 8.30am as the initial make-up artists we wanted to use were unable to get to the venue until 5.30pm which was far too late. I had to find a replacement so started ringing around my make-up contacts and eventually found a replacement.

I felt very confident with today's show as I had a very strong hardworking team as some of them were from La Geneve North (www.lagenevenorth.co.uk). I finally got a call from Elena, who was one of the models I had been trying to get hold off. She was ever so lovely and confirmed she would be there so that was one less of a worry.

What to wear is always a tricky and time consuming one for me as I am always so indecisive about what to wear to events!! I decided to go for my bright coloured Alice Temperely style dress with my Green leather strapped, wooden heeled sandals.

I got to the Park Lane hotel at 2pm where a few of the models from Envy Model management had already arrived and were patiently sat next to the cafe by the ballroom entrance. I directed everybody to the relevant room and set everything up etc. I gave a brief talk on everything and the show itself. The other make-up Artists soon arrived with the other models and we got cracking!! Our hair stylist for the day was La Geneve North's fabulous Latifah Jolie who previously worked for Toni and Guy. Our photographer was the wonderful Alex Leonhardt. The models were styled by designer, Georgette Williams, with the wonderful TJ Arlette at hand assisting all the way through.

Model Lucinda Hutchin’s mother got the privilege of getting a make-over by La Geneve North’s make-up artist Katherine Anasa, who used a fantastic range of Mary Kay cosmetics.

Amongst the attendees were Draw UK’s Charles Gordon and Desmond Adymekwe, Andy O (Director of soireenights.com) and Sebastian Banovic (founder of Digital Hell). It was overall a fantastic night with everyone letting their hair down at the after party!


If you would like to read more about this event, don’t miss Krysty Hazell’s fantastic article on the event which will be posted on www.lagenevenorth.co.uk

Pics from the night


Photographer Alex with Julie
Group pic time @ Park Lane Hotel
Model Sharika Wells and La Geneve North Make-up Artist, Katherine Anasa
Envy Model management model Taiwo strikes a pose

Latifah Jolie, La Geneve North hair stylist, in action

The wonderful choreographer and singer TJ Arlette strikes a pose :)

The stunning Model Elena
Model Sharika wells and tiredsome moi!!
Me and Julie strike a pose with Global Aquisitions ladies Celeste and Siobhon
Bart CEO of Global Aquisitions and myself at the show after party
Envy model management model
From left: Andy O, me, Sebastian Banovic

For more Info visit:

Nolcha – www.nolcha.com
Georgette Williams – www.houseofgeorgy.co.uk
Alex Leorhardt – www.ale-photo.com
La Geneve North – www.lagenevenorth.co.uk
Draw UK – www.myspace.com/draw_uk
Soiree Nights – www.soireenights.com
Digital Hell – www.digital-hell.co.uk
TJ Arlette - www.tjarlette.net
Mary Kay – www.marykay.co.uk