Thursday 10 June 2010

BFW VIP Launch

And we are off. Yesterdays event kick started the first ever Brighton Fashion Week and it certainly didn't disappoint! The VIP launch gave guests a taster of what is to come over the week. This exclusive event was VIP invite only and included a high profile audience, so all the designers participating in Brighton Fashion Week were invited to this event, and then there was me, Amy Yates: English trendster with Sex and the City appeal and eyebrows to remember and who is a big fat loner.
I totally worked it.

Vodka Red-Bull down and the camera was out...
This is what I wore. Its not a couture gown but it did just fine, however many of the guests did sport featured designs, and Spindles very own Heather Falconer wore an oops design, which was completely cool and looked wicked on her!
The mini catwalk gave a sneak preview of the Trashion, Couture and Ready-To-Wear collections which will be showcased this week.
Look at this dress made out of Spindle zines! (Courtesy of Jez Eaton)
Effortlessly modelled by Jocasta Kemp-Cruikshank who I went to school with.
Here are some of the couture designs that I managed to poorly snap.

I wasn't close enough...sorry.


But, I am going to stop right there, because it will ruin it and now I need to get ready for the Trashion show which is happening tonight!
BFW virgin
I am completely new to Brighton Frocks and last nights event definitely had me all excited, goody bags, hanging with 'Culture Vultures' and getting papped is just the beginning of my introduction into this amazingly individual style centre and its community.
What stood out to me was the
timeless theme this week will summon. Brighton Fashion Week focuses upon season-less collections rather than the conventional forthcoming seasons. Well I don't know about London, but Brighton was always going to be different...

Thank you to The Spindle team for helping me to pop my BFW cherry. x

Wednesday 9 June 2010

this yellow in my case is not so mellow

Definitely not hit the lazy stage where summer means not thinking...meh.
Been SO busy! Can not remember the last time I stopped...?
Well no news is good news and I certainly have a ridiculous amount to tell you!
Here is a quick update before I finish my exams (24th June!) and give you guys the posts you deserve:
  • The meeting with Heather Falconer (Editor-in-Chief) of Spindle Magazine was very successful and I have a summer internship with the zine! Helping to launch Issue 2, with its focus on 'Men and Art', yum! 
  • I did some distribution work for them last week, so don't forget to pick up your FREE copy asap, I filled up Dirty Harry's, Beyond Retro, Komedia, Boy Parker, Get Cutie, Resident Records, Temptations Cafe and Cafe Delice in the North Lanes to name a few, so there is no excuse! (message me if you would like a copy)
  • I only went and won Graduate Fashion Week tickets so headed to the Rochester show at Earls Court 2 on Monday, (will post pics soon) was as insane as you would imagine and even caught a sneaky peek at Zandra Rhodes who had a front row seat! Can't believe I am headed there in September!
  •  As many of you know, Brighton Fashion Week launches at the Hilton Metropole tonight, and I am going to pick up my Press Pass later...YES PRESS PASS! I am the featured Spindle Blogger this week, covering all the weeks events, with access all areas, so keep checking Style A-Y for your essential updates!
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