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.

STRICTLY FOR THOSE WHO LOVE A BARGAIN!!

DON'T MISS OUT...

Network, discover new brands, save money in a relaxed atmosphere serving lots of bubbly and tasty snacks all under one roof.

IM BACK :) ...

Hi Guys,

Apologies for such a delay in posting a new blog!! So much has been happening and it’s been pretty hectic of late. Have so much to share with you about all the wonderful things to come!!

Gosh I’ve been up to so much I don’t know where to begin –lol

Well firstly La Geneve North Events ( www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk ) had a great Shoe Party at the Charing Cross Hotel. One of the main highlights was off course the Shoe Swap Zone!! The concept worked so well with ladies going crazy in the shoe swap zone area!! I tell you ladies and their shoes are something else.

LGN Events were delighted to be sponsored by Global Shoe Brand, ‘Hush Puppies’ who were promoting their Shoeperstar Competition.

Over £200 pounds was raised for the Step into My Shoes campaign, in the mini auction which was presented by the gorgeous Alex Kramer.

Click here to view the Gallery!!

NEW AFRICAN WOMAN MAGAZINE

I had the privilege of interviewing the outstanding Nigerian Designer label Momo who are doing amazing things right now. Her London Fashion Week debut received outstanding reviews!!! I interviewed her for New African Woman Magazine which is a fabulous contemporary magazine for women of colour. I mean seriously if you are looking for a quality, interesting read this magazine has it all.

The new issue is out now! For more information feel free to email moi at info@lovegenevieve.co.uk or visit http://www.africasia.com/newafricanwoman/index.php

WEDDING GALORE!!

So my childhood friend recently got married and with the way I was excited, you’d think I was getting married –lol . I am so obsessed with Maxi dresses at the moment it’s unbelievable. I am really trying hard not to purchase anymore…TRYING REALLY HARD –LOL

Below is a pic of me in the dress at the wedding

FRIENDS BIRTHDAYS!

This month has truly been one filled with birthdays I tell ya!! Below are a few snaps from the joyful moments at a couple of the birthdays I managed to squeeze in this month…

Above Pic: Moi and a friend. Here i'm wearing

Black Fitted Jacket: Oasis

Print Dress: Bought from a randam shop in Tottenham Court Road

Extra Long Feather Earring: ( This is currently my favourite accessory which i bought from one of the Untold Exhibitors at Clothes Show Live :)

Well guys it doesn’t stop there, still have loads to tell you so stay tuned :)

Bisous

Xx

R.I.P Michael Jackson

Regardless of what anyone says this guy was a LEGEND! I am Shocked!

His music will continue to live on forever!!!!!!!

Who’s bad?

Xx

Yolande at Clothes Show London

So on this finnnneeeee, I shall repeat FINEEEEEEEEEEEE day I spent the day at the Clothes Show London at Excel. I really wasn’t expecting to spend as long as I actually did but there was just so much going on that time flew by!!

Upon arrival I immediately spotted British Soul Singer Beverley Knight and co. She honestly looked as young as always! I don’t actually think she can age –lol

So I collected my pass and went to be seated for the Catwalk Show which was co presented by the gorgeous British Super model Erin O'Connor, who was in fact scouted at Clothes Show Live many years ago.

Unfortunately I forgot to set the sound on my Camera so you can’t actually hear any of my videos but thought I’d post it anyway-lol

Below Video: Me announcing the show is about to begin

Catwalk Show at Clothes Show Live London from Yolande Letshou on Vimeo.

Below: Some pics of the fashion show:

I was soooo impressed with the works of the make-up students from West Thames College that I had to interview one of them – Have a peep at the video below…

Clothes Show London from Yolande Letshou on Vimeo.

Sorry about the sound problem but just to brief you, the above student took 4 hours to do the make-up and body art of the above model. Her course tutor offered her some assistance and her inspiration came from Mozart. How fascinating is that!! Wow!!

I then went to the Untold Boutique collection section which was featuring some fantastic emerging designers. I caught up with designer ‘Thandie Olivia’ from the ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk show. I also fell in love with both the Maxi dresses from label Chichia (www.chichialondon.com ). As I was about to leave the section Katie Price aka Jordan walked passed to go and do some signings. She had a wad of fans just chasing her everywhere and screaming her name!

At the Fashion Capital boutique I caught up with designers Danielle Morgan and Nana Fosu.

Just as I was about to leave you’d never guess what I spotted…A Steve Madden Stand!! That was it for me the card came it. As some of you may already know from my previous posts I am a huge Steve Madden fan! I mean his shoes are AMAZING…and I mean every season he has something great to offer. Previously you were unable to purchase his amazing shoe range in the UK (only in the US). So I was excited to learn about their new pop-up store opening soon in Covent Garden. I immediately signed up to their mailing list off course and bought myself an AMAZING…and I mean AMAZING pair of Steve Madden Shoes. I won’t reveal them yet as I will be wearing them to the Shoe Spectacular (www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html )event next Friday at the Charing Cross Hotel so want to keep it a surprise, but you will LOVE them, believe me.

So what did I get in my Goody bag? …Have a peep below

That was it for me …Gosh I’m so exhausted. My friend is getting married tomorrow so am gonna throw an outfit together and go to bed J

Nite nite xx