Georgina Goodman SS10 - No Rainbows Without Rain
The pain caused by my own too-tight-for-comfort vintage boots was temporarily forgotten about at the mere sight of the new Georgina Goodman S/S ‘10 collection. As I strolled into 44 Old Bond Street for a sneak preview, I was surrounded by a rainbow of metallics, heels higher than Everest, classy flats and updated versions of classic Goodman’s.
Cynthia and Louisa at Georgina Goodman described the new collection as a mixture of “graffiti pop and graphic heels with a feminine silhouette”; the most-demanded of the day were the new ‘Duke’ style – black suede T-bars with lime green python detail.
Other notable feet treats were the all-round favourites back in full force – ‘Natalia’ reigns supreme in satin peach for Spring/Summer, as does A/W ‘09’s ‘Sister’ boot in new shades. Despite heels on the catwalk reaching mountainous heights, Cynthia and Louisa were bombarded with requests to try on the ‘Elvis’ sandals - proof that flats are most definitely the ones to be seen in. Breathe a sigh of relief girls!
The evidence points in only one direction - every fashionista in a pair of GGs will have a definite spring in their step come next season!
Hannah Brimson
Modus Admin
Posted on Thursday, 15th of October 2009 | Permalink
Liz Earle Fragrance Launch
“At last!” were the comments of some at the debut launch of the much awaited new fine fragrance from Liz Earle – Botanical Essence No 1.
Editors had a chance to be perfumers and even adorned white coat and goggles! The fragrance will be launching October 2009 priced at £39.50
Victoria Chalmers
Posted on Thursday, 23rd of July 2009 | Permalink
Benefit Crescent Row Hits Dublin and London
Benefit took Europe by storm this week kicking off their European tour in Dublin. This was co-founders Jean and Jane’s first trip back to Ireland for a long while and Jean’s daughters Annie and Maggie’s first.
The cream of the Irish press turned out accordingly for the launch of Crescent Row at The Merrion, one’s Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious hotels. Situated in the Georgian quarter of Dublin the Merrion is a treasure trove of Eighteenth Century architecture, which suited the Crescent Row style perfectly.
After the success of Dublin the Benefit Crescent Row party moved on to London. Held in the spectacular Robert Adam interior of Home House in a suite of rooms that were filled to capacity with journalists and buyers all keen to meet with Jean and Jane and Annie and Maggie and experience the new launch first hand.
Jason Waterworth
Posted on Wednesday, 22nd of April 2009 | Permalink
Etro SS09 Press Day
Amidst the twinkling Christmas lights of Old Bond Street, Etro brought an early Spring sparkle in the form of sequined sari’s and jewel embellished silk kimono’s using a softer Eastern paisley palette in the finest metallic silks.
Combined alongside pastel pinstripes in baby blue and salmon hues, slouchy tailoring in the form of luxury pajamas were a real hit with the press who enjoyed an Italian inspired brunch of pistachio biscotti, parmesan cheese soufflé’s, polenta and rosemary cake.
The Indonesian influenced menswear collection combined luxury silk geometric printed robes with silk scarf belts, linen frilled shirts and oversized leather bags topped off with a bright straw panama, bring on the Summer!
Liz Roscoe
Posted on Thursday, 27th of November 2008 | Permalink
Calvin Klein Collection Presentation SS09
The fashionistas were out in force in Milan and were not disappointed at Calvin Klein. Francisco Costa’s view for SS09 Calvin Klein Collection was a masterclass in architectural origami.
Presented akin to a gallery exhibit highlighting the delicate and light feel to each piece whilst showcasing the clever folds and pleating of a collection designed to fold down completely flat.
The theme extended through to bags and shoes with a Toblerone-esque silver clutch and silver caged-heel pumps. Get those suitcases at the ready - the ultimate travel collection has arrived!
Catherine Chapman
Posted on Friday, 26th of September 2008 | Permalink
Fashion, Milan and Product events
Philosophy: Celebrate!
To launch yet another infamous holiday collection, Philosophy treated press to an afternoon of cake decoration.
The Cookery School on Little Portland Street was transformed from a simple white space into the Philosophy Cooking School, a place for press to celebrate the holiday offerings and share the experience of cup cake decorating.
The new collection is focused on cooking and sharing with products including Cookie Exchange, Recipe Box, Coffee House and Gingerbread House.
Ruby Polatin
Posted on Wednesday, 6th of August 2008 | Permalink
Lierac Launch
Thursday saw the UK press launch for top pharmacy French skincare brand Lierac – the event was exclusive and intimate with sessions for journalists throughout the day – the event was informal and relaxed.
Hosted by Michael Jacobs, CEO of Lierac and Phyto, the press were able to explore the products and hear about Lierac’s rich heritage, skin and body expertise.
Victoria Chalmers
Posted on Friday, 18th of July 2008 | Permalink
Cire Trudon
Modus Dowal Walker were thrilled to introduce possibly the world’s coolest home fragrance range to the UK in July.
The launch of luxury French candle maker Cire Trudon at Liberty, took us back in time. Cire Trudon, who made candles for the court of Versailles, and have supplied wax to the French elite, it’s courts and churches for over 400 years, showed a range of 12 incredible scented candles.
Under the idiosyncratic influence of “Creative Director, Ramdane Touhami, Cire Trudon has created imaginative and evocative scents, including LA MARQUISE, an homage to Madame de Pompadour and DADA, a celebration of the arts movement.
Ruby Polatin
Posted on Thursday, 10th of July 2008 | Permalink
St Tropez Cabanas
Cult tanning brand St Tropez brings the beach to the city!
For the next two weeks, Selfridges Oxford Street has been decked out with St Tropez’s very own ‘cabanas’-style beach-huts in an effort to bring the sun to London. Spray tans are being offered at a discounted price encouraging customers to choose sunless tanning as the summer finally arrives….
Josie Fontana-Reval
Posted on Thursday, 26th of June 2008 | Permalink
Beauty and Product events
Canali Pitti Uomo 08
In sweltering Florence temperatures, Canali presented the Spring Summer 09 collection at this season’s Pitti Uomo.
Canali offered a new direction in luxury tailoring with strong silhouettes and one button suits to the Riviera collection of stretched sear-sucker pieces in fresh shades of red, white and blue.
Canali used Pitti Uomo to officially announce that they will be the official dresser of the European Ryder Cup team, dressing them both on and off the course. The competition takes place in Kentucky this September.
Nicola Griffin
Posted on Friday, 20th of June 2008 | Permalink
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