Independent Brands wow the audience at Spectacular Summer Showcase

Friday night saw 10 Independent designers unite at Premier members venue, ’Alto London’ to showcase their stunning creations as part of the LGN Events ‘Summer Showcase’.

Guests in attendance included ITV, OHTV (Sky Channel 199), Grazia Magazine, Pride Magazine, RP Management, Renowned celebrity Journalist Jasmine Dotiwala, L’Oreal and more.

Opening the show was the Award winning designer Agnieszka Swiatly, who showcased her luxurious and sensual pieces.

Independent Romanian designer, Cristina Cernei followed and showcased her glamorous geometrical shaped pieces.

French brand, Nad Lynski, showcased their womenswear collection consisting of classic tailored pieces.

Emerging British designer Rose Willis showcased her fun, floaty and versatile pieces. Rose also designs her own prints developed from her own drawings.

Glasgow based evening wear label Nutmeg Couture by Megan Cuthbertson showcased her beautiful collection of bespoke gowns.

Imunzi by Magdalena Waś showcased her seductive yet elegant dresses, well know for extenuating the curves and beauty of the wearer.

Italian designer Letizia Morandi also launched her new self-titled luxury Handbag collection.

Tanzanian London based designer Anna Lukinda showcased her vibrant collection from her label ‘A nna Luks’.

Scottish label nicci.n model’s wore elegant lace masks to compliment her affordable and wearable pieces.

Closing the show with an innovative and engaging performance was alternative Manchester based label Munkispanner by Caroline Baldry.

Top make-up artist Anna Orkiszewska had her team of experienced hair and make-up artists making up the exquisite models backstage.

W: www.lgn-events.co.uk

For further information on the designers visit:

www.a-swiatly.com

www.cernei.eu

www.nadlynski.com

www.rosewillis.co.uk

www.nutmegcouture.co.uk

www.imunzi.com

www.letiziamorandi.it

www.annaluks.com

www.designsbynicci.co.uk

www.munkispanner.co.uk

Emerging designers to showcase their new exceptional collections at the LGN Movida Catwalk Show and Summer Soirée

LGN Events will be hosting their summer soiree and Catwalk show at the exclusive celebrity nightspot Movida, in central London, on Thursday 17 June 2010.

For Immediate Release

Don’t miss the chance to see four exceptional emerging designer collections at this exclusive summer fashion extravaganza hosted by LGN Events.

Emerging designers showcasing their creations include the award winning Kerry Knowles, Chantal Gibbs-Jones, Leeanne Ripley-Garret and Rae-Emily Smith of my Fair Lady Lingerie.

Kerry knowles integrates luxurious modern tailoring with creative exploration. Kerry graduated from london college of fashion in 2010 with an MA in Fashion Design and Technology; her collection 'permutation' was unique in mixing mens and womenswear. The transformations of the concept garment allowed adaptability for each sex, with its minimal style and tailoring with great attention to detail.

University of Northampton Fashion Graduate (08) Chantal Gibbs-Jones will be showcasing her latest collection 'All about the Cupcake' - "A collection that indulges those with a sweet tooth to enjoy the naughtiness of the decadent cupcake without the added calories. Fresh cupcake and polka dot prints in sugary colours create cute and flirty 1950s inspired silhouettes that bring out a unique feminine identity.

Leeanne-Ripley Garret was inspired by Artists such as Edvard Munch, Edgar Degas and classic fairytales mixing the two elements together she developed an understanding of expressing the emotions that both of these elements create developing a unique collection of garments that are deep and meaningful with a fantasy feel about them. Growing up watching fairytales including Disney Classics such as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, Leeanne expresses “I had a vivid imagination as a child and ultimately thought that life would evolve as the fairytale happy ending, in harsh reality life is far from the world of fairytales. I am also greatly inspired by tarot cards as they have given me hope and inspiration throughout my adult life. Feelings and emotions are a large part of this collection and a need to be shielded from hurt and pain creating barriers of emotional protection.”

Rae-Emily Smith is a 21 year old lingerie designer from The Isle of Sheppey, Kent. Her label My Fair Lady Lingerie was established last summer just after Rae had finished her first year on the world-renowned Contour Fashion course at De Montfort University. The brand sells lingerie and nightwear and is aimed at strong, forward thinking women who want to add some elegance to their lives.

Top make-up Artist, Anna Orkiszewska will have her team of experienced Hair and make-up artists making up the exquisite models backstage.

Guests attending the event include buyers, press, journalists, PRs and other fashion professionals and enthusiasts.

Come and support today’s young UK designers at this exclusive event!

MO*VIDA, built beneath the London Palladium in the heart of London, has won numerous nightclub and party awards, and has played host to some of the worlds’ top celebrities.

For complimentary Guestlist please email all names to:
info@lagenevenorth.co.uk

For press/buyer queries, please email Terri at:

Theresa@lagenevenorth.co.uk

For further information please visit:

www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html
http://www.kerryknowles.co.uk/
http://www.chantalgibbsjones.co.uk/
http://www.myfairladylingerie.com/

niOka to showcase at the ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week 2010 show

La Geneve North (LGN) announce designer Nika Ravnik will be parading the latest collection from her label, ‘niOka’, at the ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week show which has returned for a 3rd season, following an extremely successful 2009.


The ‘niOka’ label graced the catwalk at the INFLUENCE festival in Slovenia this summer and was so well received that Ravnik was asked to show the ‘niOka’ collection again at the Austrian fashion festival MODEZONE in October.

Nika Ravnik born in 1981 grew up in Nova Gorica in Slovenia and went on to graduate in Fashion and Textile Design from the University of Ljubljana. Ravnik showed her first student collection at Copenhagen Fashion week S/S 08, while on a study year in Denmark. This drew such attention that in 2008, Ravnik launched her own label ‘niOka’ to the forefront while still working on freelance projects.

“Her unique and anomalous vision doesn’t leave any observer indifferent.”
“...a mixture of avant-garde simplicity, artistic craftsmanship, tender provocation and timelessness.”

‘A La Mode’ Catwalk show, will take place on 19th of February 2010 at the centrally located and cosmopolitan Charing Cross Hotel from 7.30pm-11pm. Guests attending the event include buyers, press, journalists, PRs and other fashion professionals and enthusiasts.

Sponsors include Guoman Hotels, Yelp, Collection 2000, Quick Energy, Fiji Water and mytights.com

For further information on ‘niOka visit www.nioka.si
For further information and tickets visit:
La Geneve North Events
www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html

UsTrendy sponsors winning designer Dilly Daisy to take part in off-schedule LFW show ‘A La Mode’ !

UsTrendy will sponsor designer Dilly Daisy to take part in the 'A La Mode' Catwalk show, hosted by LGN Events, during London Fashion Week.

Dee-Dee Shkreli is a self taught designer from Canada, specialising in party dresses with distinctive collars and vintage embellishments and buttons. Her label entitled Dilly Daisy has already graced the pages of magazines including NOW and Lou Lou. She has also showcased her work as part of Toronto Alternative Fashion Week and recently won the international UsTrendy design competition launching her into the spotlight of London’s off-schedule scene in Feb 2010.

In 2008, Sam Sisakhti founded UsTrendy to help talented fashion designers break down barriers created by the industry’s elite to make a name for themselves.The UsTrendy community helps uncover the gems of top-rated indie designers, who get a shot at making their fashion dreams a reality. LGN Events fashion director expressed " initiatives such as US Trendy are vital and much needed especially in the current economic climate with indies struggling to make their dreams a reality due to financial contraints."

Dilly Daisy’s vintage-inspired pieces are hand crafted from fabrics that are comfortable and easy to wear with styles that are fun and flirty.

UsTrendy sponsors Dilly Daisy will present the new “Eye Candy” collection to an audience of press, buyers, other fashion professionals and upscale consumers at the LGN Events third season of their flagship show “A La Mode.”

For further information and tickets to the show contact:

W: http://www.ustrendy.com/dilly-daisy/

La Geneve North Events

E: info@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Pushing the boundaries of Knitwear!

So it’s been manic with all the ‘A La Mode’ Fashion Week preparations and I can’t begin to tell you how many cups of tea I have had! Yes certainly can’t live or function without the tea ; ) At present I have 100 emails left to go through so am getting there!

The amazing knitwear designer Hanako Narahira will be showcasing her exclusive designs at ‘A La Mode’ in February and I just can’t wait to see her new collection!

London based Japanese designer Hanako, is a previous graduate of the acclaimed Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, has taken knitwear to another level, by experimenting with colour, pushing the boundaries and employing new, contemporary techniques. Her unique approach to knitwear has certainly set her pieces above the rest!

Her fun and youthful pieces make her definitely one to watch!

Hanako Narahira will present her collection to an audience of press, buyers, other fashion professionals and upscale consumers at the LGN Events third season of their flagship show “A La Mode.”

Limited public Tickets are available at £18 via: http://www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html

Sponsors of the high profile event include Guoman Hotels, Yelp, Collection 2000, Quick Energy, Fiji Water and mytights.com

For more information on Hanako's range:

Visit: www.hanakonarahira.com

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

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