Wednesday March 10th 2010, 2:22 pm
Written by: Rebekah Roy
Filed under: Events, Fashion File, Members
Models at Sapphires: Thea, Yulia & Beatrix
FBC members Neely Reyes and Ian Warren of Sapphires Model Management have been invited to the House of Commons in praise of their business success; they were the selected model agency for a catwalk show and celebrity portrait auction with Harvey Nichols; they’ve worked exclusively with Selfridges and the Fashion Summit 2009; they landed a global Uniqlo account placing one their high-profile models, FBC board member, Daisy de Villeneuve; and Neely was recently asked to judge a fashion design competition over London Fashion Week.
Neely Reyes & Ian Warren
Well, they are at it again and have been invited to be guest speakers in the Expert Studio at the Fashion Fusion Expo 2010. Ian says,”We’re really excited to explain to people how an ethical modelling agency works and how the fashion industry as a whole can benefit from an agency like Sapphires.”
They will be talking about how to become a model, ethics in the industry, what to avoid and watch out for when signing to an agency, and health and wellbeing of models. Neely adds, “We’re really pleased to be speaking in the Expert Studio at the Fashion Fusion Expo. As an ethical modelling agency we’re looking forward to talking to people about the reality of working in the industry, health and wellbeing, and how to avoid scams.”
Ian and Neely’s presentation is at 4:00pm on Friday the 12th of March at the Old Truman Brewery.
Monday March 01st 2010, 8:19 pm
Written by: Rebekah Roy
Filed under: Designers, Events
FBC member Giovanna Velasquez of Magenta 8 will be exhibiting their 2010 Hummingbird collection at Atmosphere’s in Paris from Friday the 5th to Monday the 8th of March 2010.
Magenta 8 is London-based luxury brand that hand-makes capes, coats, jackets, shrugs and boleros from sumptuous alpaca wool.
Jardin des Tuileries, Terrase de Feuillants, 202 Rue de Rivoli- Paris 1er.
For more information contact Forward PR laura.mccluskey@forwardpr.com.
Friday February 19th 2010, 6:45 am
Written by: Daniella Cagol
Filed under: Events, London Fashion Week
Designers aren’t the only ones that will be putting up events and shows during London Fashion Week. Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™- FBC’s venue partner and where all their glamourous events are held- is holding events and exhibitions of their own in honour of the glamourous time that is London Fashion Week.
The Fashion Lounge- located at 24 Great Malborough Street- will kick off the Fashion Week celebrations starting 10th February and running through 14th April with its own Exquisite Fashion Designer Exhibition, showcasing a selective selection of designs that have integrated CRYSTALLIZEDSwarvoski Elements.
On the 19th- 24th February, the Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™ Lounge will hold Fashion Week Video Streaming, every day video streaming the current Swarvoski-sponsored catwalk shows of New York, London, and Paris Fashion Weeks’, making these once exclusive events accessible to those who weren’t able to get their hands on stellar engraving and fine glossy invites. Course, if you can’t make it into the Lounge, fashion curiosity can be quenched at: www.swarvoski.tv.
Volt And F-Tape Get Crystallized Exhibition, running from 20th February through 14th March, Swarvoski will hold an exciting new exhibition in partnership with Volt Magazine, covering eight of the UK’s up-and-coming young designers. Each cover consists of thousands of CRYSTALLIZED Swarvoski Elements- a must have collector’s item for any fashion magazine connoisseur. Catch the Exhibition Special on 22nd February 4 p.m.- 7 p.m., al la free drinks.
If you’re interested in something catering to your musical senses, tune in to The Fashion Lounge, host to DJ Jerry Bouthier mixing it up for all the fashionistas in the dazzling yet chilled out cafe. This one of a kind event will take place on 23rd February from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. but you must RSVP at LFWguestlist.swarvoski@crystallized.com or in store.
For those of you who will be swamped in your stilettos with being at London Fashion Week, cool things down with Swarvoski’s Post-Fashion Week Presentation on 25th February, 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. You’ll be able to immerse yourself in London Fashion Week’s key trends, “hot off the catwalk”, presented exclusively for guests by key industry fashion editor Jackie Dixon. This is a must attend, must RSVP event at: LFWguestlist.swarovski@crystallized.com or in store.
And for the fashionistas who are interested in picking up something frosted for the occasion that is London Fashion Week, keep in mind that Swarvoski is holding a 15% discount on its designer collections during fashion week, starting on 19th February- 26th February only. Now that’s shining in style!
FBC member Neely Reyes Founder and owner of Sapphires Model Management alongside fellow FBC member Lee Lapthorne of ON/Off, are judges for the Internet search engine Ask Jeeves.
They are looking for talent to create even more wardrobe options for iconic butler, Jeeves.
Jeeves is traditionally known for his suited attire, but in the run up to London Fashion Week Ask Jeeves and Nolcha fashion business services are asking all budding designers to send in their ideas for a new fashion forward look for their brand ambassador.
The winning design will be modelled by Jeeves on the Ask Jeeves homepage and supported by a theme design which will be added to the Ask Jeeves theme gallery.
The judging panel will look at all the entries sent in and select four finalists, with Ask Jeeves users selecting the final winning design.
Neely says: “I‘m excited to be judging the Dress Jeeves competition. The UK is filled with design talent and Jeeves makes the perfect model! I can’t wait to see what the entrants envision for the iconic British character.”
The competition launches on 10th February and runs to the 28th of February. For more information visit at www.uk.ask.com/dressjeeves from 10th February 2010.
As the city prepares itself for London Fashion Week, FBCers are gearing up, preparing themselves for the week ahead.
FBC co-chair and MD of Forward PR Courtney Blackman is launching Prophetik’s first fashion show at London Fashion Week. Courtney also represents the jewellery label LeJu who is exhibiting for their sixth season at London Fashion Fashion.
During London Fashion Week FBC editorand fashion stylist Rebekah Roy is styling several shows including Merit Award Winner William Tempest, Alice Palmer, Jasper Garvida, menswear designer Stefán Orschel-Read and Prophetik. She’s also been busy styling lookbooks with FBC members Jaime Cooke of Muksand Helen and Myra ofHemyca.
Prophetik will be opening the season at Vauxhall Fashion Scout run by FBC members and co-directors, Martyn Roberts and John Walford on Friday the 19th of September at 1:00pm.
To request at ticket request for Prophetik contact Sophie Gardner at: prophetik@forwardpr.com
Monday February 15th 2010, 10:29 am
Written by: Rebekah Roy
Filed under: Events
Drapers Etail Awards 2010 - FBC member and fashion journalist Navaz Batliwalla (for The Fashshot Studio) interviews FBC members: Mark Bage from Coggles, Frances Card and Sarah Curran of My Wardrobe!
“High Tea at Hemyca”
to preview Hemyca’s A/W 10-11 Collection
“Futurity”
at the Marble Arch Showroom
Tuesday 16th February from 2pm to 4.30pm ,
Hemyca will be shown alongside Elm Design, Peter O. Mahler, English Eccentrics and Steph Aman.
RSVP to press@hemyca.com
The collection will be available to view for the month of February. If you would like to set up a private appointment please contact FBC member Myra on 07780570301 or myra@hemyca.com.
Tuesday February 09th 2010, 4:54 pm
Written by: Rebekah Roy
Filed under: Events
Clare Morgan FBC member and wholesale agent goes to Pure.
Can you tell me about Clamor Fashion?
CW- It is a wholesale fashion agency that I set up 14 years ago after living in Germany for a couple of years. I started by representing a German label that I found over there (no longer in my portfolio now though) I have built the business up and now represent 6 labels - 5 German and 1 French. www.clamorfashion.com . I work out of Manchester but do cover the whole country for most of my labels.
What do you do at Clamor Fashion?
CW - I sell these 6 labels into mainly independent boutiques (and some stores) throughout the UK - middle to upper end retailers. Krines is my designer label, a Berlin designer who has 2 of his own retail outlets in Berlin. Eva Tralala from Paris is my least expensive label but is incredibly versatile because it can be worn by such a huge variety of shapes and ages!
How many clients do you have exhibiting at Pure?
CW - Three of my labels are there. Krines - G24, Eva Tralala - E29 and I am the northern agent for Senas - G37 - all in Studio
Looking for anything particular at the exhibition?
CW - New customers obviously and to service the existing clients in the South of England who cannot get to my Manchester showroom
For more information contact FBC member Clare Morgan clare@clamorfashion.com.
