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