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SCPR and Fashion World launched Liz McClarnon’s (from Atomic Kitten) first collection. They created a boutique swimwear collection which features kitsch prints and pops of colour, perfect for any pool or beach. The collection features Fashion World’s expertise in creating flattering styles for women with Liz’s trademark love of colour and focus on fun.

The launch party was in Mahiki to fit the style of the swimwear. Cocktails were flowing and the hula girls were dancing. It was a fantastic night!

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To launch Claire Richards SS14 collection we held a tea party at the Townhouse at the Haymarket Hotel. There were cakes and cocktails galore. Journalists were having manicures and had the chance to hear Claire in conversation with Hilary Alexander.

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On September 5th 2013, Victoria & Albert Museum played host to The September Show; a catwalk presentation from emerging Qatari designers as part of Fashion Exchange – an initiative to celebrate the cultural partnership between Qatar and the UK. The venture is just one from a whole year of Qatar UK 2013 events, and the brainchild of businesswoman and former model Farheen Allsopp, and writer Sheikha Raya Al-Khalifa.

Three Qatari designers – Elham Al Ansaari, Hessa Abdulla Al-Mannai and Fathiya Ahmad Al Jaber – partnered with milliner Philip Treacy and luxury accessory label Asprey on the colourful showcase.

To watch the fashion show, please click on the link below

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SCPR organised a bloggers dinner with Marisota to celebrate Mark Heyes’ first collection for AW13. The bloggers were invited to try the collection on and have their photo taken professionally for the blog and take an outfit of their choice home.

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“I’ve always had a passion for fashion. Whether it’s shopping for a shoot, styling celebs, or checking out the new trends at fashion week.  My favourite part of the job though has always been dressing women of every age, shape and size and showing them how incredible they can look.

When Marisota asked me to design a range for them I jumped at the chance.
It allowed me to create a collection of flattering fashions that make the season’s trends wearable, whilst mixing in wardrobe essentials that will
see you through year after year.

The Marisota team really know their stuff in terms of how to cut pieces to make the most of women’s figures and with their expertise and my fashion know-how, we have created a collection that I’m proud to put my name to.

The range, which is called Ava, features my take on clashing prints with a flattering peplum dress, a must have winter pink collarless coat and some great winter florals prints on tops,  dresses and jeans.  Each piece has been designed to make the most of the wearer’s figure and I hope that the Marisota customers will find that they can look fashionable and stylish whilst still wearing clothes that fit and flatter their shape.”

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The Graduate Fashion Week Gala took place on Wednesday 5 June at Earls Court 2 in London with a champagne reception from 6:30pm with the show starting at 7:30pm

Attendees on the  Gala night included; Lady Victoria Hervey, Caggie Dunlop, musician Eve, David Gandy (judge and presenter of the Menswear award), Henry Holland, Zara Martin, Lilah Parsons, Pips Taylor, Zoe Hardman, Roland Mouret, Zandra Rhodes, Todd Lynn, Suzy Menkes, Mary Katrantzou, Mark Heyes and Electra Formosa.

The Gossip –  earlier in the day Victoria Beckham attended with son Romeo to take part in a secret question time for selected specially invited students with Colin McDowell.

The Graduate Fashion Week  took place from Sunday 2nd – Wednesday 5 June at Earls Court 2 in London, with 40 of the finest of the UK’s fashion education establishments participating.

Enjoying a third year of sponsorship from George at Asda, Graduate Fashion Week is firmly established as the world’s leading event for fashion graduates.
As a registered charity Graduate Fashion Week would not happen without its sponsors and is also delighted to confirm continuing support from other long term sponsors including Mulberry, L’Oreal Professionnel, Rimmel London, Karen Millen, knitwear suppliers Stuart Peters and Barclays.

Showcasing the very best talent from the UK’s premier fashion and design universities, Graduate Fashion Week is one of the most un-missable events on the calendar for both the international fashion contingent and the general fashion loving public. This year the event celebrates 22 years of British trained fashion talent passing through its doors.

SCPR’s Graduate Fashion Week photoshoot was styled by Tank’s Sara Gilmour.  Models included Ellie from Select, Lexi from Union and Alistair from Elite.

At Marisota we celebrate the fact that women’s bodies are amazing by creating fashion that not only fits you but your lifestyle too – whether it’s a red carpet event or just picking up the kids from school. Welcome to the world of Shapeology – a new design breakthrough that combines cutting edge technology with high style and a host of new fitting techniques that help us look our very best no matter who, or where, we are. By listening to over 700 women across the UK our expert team has developed a number of creative solutions for some of our most common wardrobe dilemmas, particularly in problem areas such as the tummy and upper arms – the top two factors highlighted by our researchers.  As a result, we’ve incorporated even more strategic stretch and support that enhance your best bits while shaping your silhouette, no matter whether you’re a size 12 or a 34.

Secondly, over 65 percent of women polled wanted more advice on what best suits their body shape. In answer to this, Shapeology isn’t just about helping us achieve the perfect fit but educating our consumer into making the right wardrobe choices, whether you’re an apple, pear or curvy hourglass shape.  Additionally we’ve looked at making our wide selection more age appropriate as over half our customers felt they wanted more advice on what to wear, and when. Luckily super stylist Mark Heyes and celebrity designer Coleen Nolan are on hand, providing hands-on advice to women of all ages, both in their own collections for Marisota, and Mark in our extensive range of online video tutorials.

Lastly, Shapeology isn’t just a design element, but a state of mind that extends across our entire product range – from secret sculpting foundation garments to jeans that give you a perkier bum. And, thanks to feedback from loyal customers we’ve raised the fashion stakes too, with updated ranges that include a brand new trend lead collection entitled Edit, that doesn’t steer clear of catwalk trends  because you’re not a size 10.  Add to that a new brand image, new graphics and an exciting new season ahead, and you’ll see that Shapeology is much, much more than a few quick fixes, but the gorgeous shape of things to come.

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For more information on Shapeology visit… Marisota

Bonmarché is launching an exciting new range of swimwear, designed exclusively by Royal couturier David Emanuel.  The collection features monochrome swimwear with graphic prints including spots and snakeskin with metallic detailing, the perfect pieces to transform your beach wardrobe.

“I am over the moon I have been able to design a range of swimwear, it is something I’ve always wanted to do.  Many of the women I’ve met in Bonmarché stores up and down the country have asked me what they should wear when they’re away whether on a beach holiday or a luxurious cruise, as they want to feel comfortable and stylish but don’t want to reveal too much flesh.  I felt it was important that the collection include a variety of styles such as halter necks and swimdresses, including flattering tummy control, so there is something for everyone.  I’ve also stuck to a classic monochrome colour palette which is very on trend this summer and of course suits everyone,” comments David Emanuel.

With a variety of shapes to flatter every figure including bikinis and swimdresses in sophisticated prints, you will never look more elegant by the pool.  The one piece swimsuits include light tummy control to flatter your silhouette whilst remaining comfortable and the swimdress features waist-cinching detail to emphasise the narrowest part of your body, while the skirt skims over tummies.  Selected styles will also be available up to a size 32.

The collection will be available from http://www.bonmarche.co.uk from 14th July 2013.