London Fashion Week: Day 2 : The A La Mode LFW Catwalk part 2

Today I spent all day at the Charing Cross Hotel working at the 'A La Mode' International Catwalk show. It was not as hectic as yesterday as things like building the Catwalk etc had already been taken care of the day before which was quite nice :)

Below are a few pics of the backstage and general pre-show preps

A packed house attended eargerly awaiting to see the designs of some of the most outstanding Independent International designers out there!

The front row had some lovely bloggers and guests filling the seats including Little Miss Fashion, Kristin Knox's associate, Charlotte from Style Cartel, Arise Magazine, Award winning Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji and two trend setting looking ladies from Asos.
Below pics: Some of the guests at the show

First up to showcase was London based designer Omar Mansoor whose collection of beautiful evening gowns blew the crowd away. Elegant, beautiful and Luxurious are my three words for describing the collection. See for yourself below...

Next up was Rock Chic extroadinaire, Valery Kovalska who showcased her S/S 2011 collection entitled ‘Professional Suicides’ . The collection is an insight into her rock and roll lifestyle as a ‘TV and concert stylist’ in the Ukrainian music industry...

Belinda Liu's ultra feminine Spring/Summer 11 collection entitled "La Marquise de Sade" was based around the concept of a modern Marie Antoinette

Nigerian Born uber talented designer Ngozi Pere-Okorotie, creative head behind Zed Eye brought us her fabulous African prints a high-fashion twist with vintage English styling...

Below pic: Me wearing a Zed Eye Jumpsuit with Zed Eye's designer Zi wearing the same jumpsuit in green.

Parisain label Malam showcased their collection entitled "Poupées Perdues" which means Lost Dolls; it is mostly inspired by childhood, fairytales, and historical clothing. Models took to the catwalk wearing the brand’s fairy tale inspired creations. The designs came in a palette of pastel pinks and blues and featured tailored jackets with pixie like hoods, romantic gowns and feminine dresses. MALAM partnered with Portuguese shoe brand EJECT Shoes www.eject-shoes.com for the show.
Watch their show clip below!



Closing the show was Australian designer Kate Williams whose use of graphic prints were a trademark look for the SS2011 collection, consisting of body con dresses, city shorts and wide-leg feminine trousers.

Exhibiting a spectacularly luxurious and elegant collection, Kate’s attention to details and classically chic style caught the eye of ASOS and many other high profile guests attending the prestigious LGN Events ‘A La Mode’ showcase.

Links:

W: www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk
www.omarmansoor.com
http://val-kovalska.com
http://belindaliu.com
www.zedeye.com
www.malam.fr
www.katewilliams.net

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

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