New Designers Evening at Chester Zoo
The HCBC New Designers Evening at Chester Zoo showcased a wealth of talent from young/graduate fashion designers in the North West. The evening highlighted collections from designers all over Cheshire and was an opportunity for the public to experience catwalk fashion and fresh new creativity.
The evening featured the final of “The Little Black Dress” competition, where Cheshire designers were invited to create every womans wardrobe must have, the perfect L.B.D. The results saw contemporary meet classic, sexy become chic and an overall exeptional class of designs and styles.
There were nine entrants for The Little Black Dress Competition and the winning designers were Nadia Komar and Hannah Kimsey. Olivia Richards was highly commended by the judges who said ’the dress could be worn in so many different ways and was a really useful addition to any wardrobe." The judges said ’the standard of the competition was outstanding and other competitors included James Appleton, Josie Windsor, Helen Davis, Lydia , Rebecca Barker, Laura Watson and Chris Johnson and Amy Radcliffe.
Jenny Ellis, hairdresser tutor at West Cheshire College, together with Jayne Cheney, said:
“We became aware of the event relatively recently and are pleased to support such a high profile event. Students only started at College two weeks ago and this is great experience for them. It needs speed, staying power and imagination. The event is great showcase for our college students’ talents and is a great start to the College year.”
Tracy Hall, Head of Fashion at Mid Cheshire College, stated:
“Hopefully this will become an annual event. It provides an excellent opportunity for our HND Second Year and three First Year Fashion students to show what they can do. The “Company Collections” is a project the student undertakes to demonstrate how they can work creatively to a specific brief and is really challenging for our First Year students. All of our Second Year students have now gone on to complete their Third Year with Liverpool John Moores, Huddersfield, Nottingham Trent or The University of Western England. From next year, we are running a Foundation Degree in Fashion. There is a real wealth of talent within the area who work really hard. It is a very demanding career and we try to give them the skills, application and understanding they will need to succeed. One of our students, Anna Burney, has just started work with Hugo Boss. Our own Graduation Show will be held on the 21st June, 2007 and it’s already a sell out."
Chester’s Fashion 2006 is organised on behalf of Chester City Council and CHARISMA, with support from the Northwest Regional Development Agency, Visit Chester & Cheshire; the tourism board for Cheshire and Warrington, Creative Industries Support Project (CRISP), Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, The Mall Grosvenor, The Forum Shopping Centre, Chester Zoo, HSBC, Mfm 103.4 and Trinity Mirror.
Tickets for all events can be ordered by calling 01244 350233.
Ends: 455 words
Background
PHOTOS (300dpi plus), PRESS OFFICE & REGULAR UPDATES at
www.marketingprojects.co.uk/news.asp?clientid=67
Chester Fashion Week 2006 listings:
Tuesday 26th September
The Face of Chester in Association with Independent Chester Retailers at Chester Zoo.
The final of the competition to find the Face of Chester – male and female. The winners will receive a year’s contract with top Northwest agency – Boss Model Management. The evening will feature the 16 finalists (eight male/ eight female) and clothes from independent retailers new Autumn/Winter collections. Tickets cost £7.50 and includes a welcome drink and canapes.
Wednesday 27th September
Marks and Spencer Fashion Show at Chester Town Hall where M&S will be featuring their new Autumn/Winter collection.
Thursday 28th September
To compliment Chester Fashion Week – a one-off fashion accessory market will be held outside Chester Town Hall.
Mid-Cheshire Graduate Fashion Show at The Forum Shopping Centre
Chester Fashion is proud to present the collections designed by HND Fashion 2nd Year Students from Mid Cheshire College. In addition, first year HND students will also present their company collections. “We hope you will enjoy the shows and are sure you will agree that the collections are of an exceptionally high standard.”
The show is FREE to attend and held at 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30.
Friday 29th September
To compliment Chester Fashion Week – a one-off fashion accessory market will be held outside Chester Town Hall.
One Woman Fashion Show at The Forum Shopping Centre.
The fashion show will run throughout the day and will involve one model constantly changing from outfit to outfit. Retailers from The Forum Shopping Centre will be featured.
Saturday 30th September
The Mall Grosvenor Fashion Show and Make Over Competition at The Mall Grosvenor.
Open catwalk event in The Mall Grosvenor featuring a range of retailers including River Island, H&M, Laura Ashley, Principles, Boss and Top Shop/Top Man.
The fashion shows will run in conjunction with The Mall Grosvenor’s Makeover competition. Top stylists will be on hand to provide four winners with a makeover on the day.
10.30am – Mall Grosvenor Make Over Competition
11.15am – Mall Grosvenor Fashion Show
12.00pm – Mall Grosvenor Make Over Competition
12.45 pm – Mall Grosvenor Fashion Show
1.30pm – Mall Grosvenor Make Over Competition
2.15pm – Mall Grosvenor Fashion Show
3.00pm – Mall Grosvenor Make Over Competition
3.45pm – Mall Grosvenor Fashion Show
Notes to Editors
London Fashion Week was established in 1993 and runs from September 18 to 22, 2006.
For more information on Chester Fashion Week please visit: www.visitchester.com/festivals
Press Contacts: Jane Harrad-Roberts Mob: 07785 395705
Phil Brotherhood Mob: 07884 493370
MARKETING PROJECTS : Tel: 01244 330000
Return to Chester Fashion Week 2006 listings
> Return to Client Press Office
