London Elite Wowed By Jaw Dropping International Fashion Talent

Friday 17th September saw the opening night of LGN Events ‘A La Mode’ LFW show at the Charing Cross Hotel. Press, buyers and the general public were blown away with the standard of designs exhibited at the show.

The evening opened with a jaw dropping entrance by Dubai based designer Furne One and his coveted brand Amato Couture.

Below pic: Amato Couture

Kristin Knox, the Clothes Whisperer, was seen snapping away as models entered and excited the runway in intricately carved wooden wedges and sculptured carvings adorning the models’ heads, enhancing the beautifully crafted nude shade dresses which sensuously clung to their bodies. The horse headpiece finale was an absolute show stopper and saw the faces of the audience light up.

Berit New York was next to grace the catwalk and her Retro-futurism collection had several nods to a 50’s era. This stunning period inspired collection was followed by Pakistani label KMH Couture who showcased a mixture of menswear and womenswear.

Below pic: Berit New York

Below pic: KHM Couture

The boys were not missed out either as Project Catwalks’ Tom Lipop presented his Mr Lipop menswear collection. The collection was described by fashion writer Tor Brierley as a ‘great collection that had a really androgynous feel to it; slouchy tailoring that seemed perfect for a modern woman, as well as a man.’

Below pic: Mr Lipop Menswear

Z-Mode was next up to provide the audience with a taste of Africa. With celebs such as Rachel Christie as an avid follower, Victoria showed that her collection is versatile with a feminine feel.

Below pic: Z-Mode

The show continued with Malaysia’s finest Jonathan Liang who stole the hearts of many with his draping effects, structured shoulders and gold metallic breast plates. Jessica Hind from MP Magazine commented after the show, ‘I wanted every piece!’ .

Below pic: Jonathan Liang

The final designer of the evening was Nikolo Bertok. Nikolo’s collection featured mens and womenswear; the last four looks of which dazzled everyone as the lights dimmed and glowsticks were at the ready for guests, including one of Bertok’s biggest fans Andrea Faithful, to get fully involved in the light based pieces which used the latest El-Wire light technology.


The whole night was a treat for everyone in attendance who received not only the chance to view these up and coming designers first hand but also receive complimentary treatments from Cucumba therapists and a goody bag containing fabulous Veneziana tights provided by the British based website It socks.com

For press images and further details, please contact Terri Callanan at Theresa@lagenevenorth.co.uk

5 Mins with Emerging Designer Jonathan Liang...

We quickly caught up with award winning ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week designer ‘Jonathan Liang’ to learn more about his label and influences …


What inspired you to go into the fashion industry?
The people I love around me, I was doing fine arts before fashion, at the time I had a change of mind, to venture into fashion, it was the people around me who pushed me to pursue fashion. I'll always remember this.

Who are your biggest influences?
My mother, she keeps me going, gives me undying support and apart from that, all the ones who appreciates my work they inspire me a lot.

What inspires your designs?
Everything that intrigues me, I see the whole world as a canvas of inspiration

How did it feel to win the "Most Promising Designer" award?
Honestly, I am still in disbelief! But what I feel most is grateful and thankful for everything.

Does your birthplace influence your designs?
No it doesn't, my birthplace only influences my appetite

How do you feel about fashion in Malaysia?
Slow, it's definitely growing, but it really needs a lot of help from the young up and coming!

What is your design philosophy?

I always believe the society sets the trends, the designers inspires and provide

From now, what are your greatest ambitions?
Most people would expect the "own a fashion empire ambition" but that's not quite my greatest, my greatest would be to just at least make a change in any other kinds of field.

What advice would you give to other aspiring young designers?
Don't lose the passion, keep fighting. They probably here this a lot but it really works

Don’t Miss Jonathan’s show which will be taking place on Friday 17th September 2010 during London Fashion Week at the Luxurious Charing Cross Hotel.
Press and buyers interested in attending need to email theresa@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Limited public tickets are available at www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html

You can read more about this emerging designer here

Malaysia’s most promising fashion designer, Jonathan Liang, is heading to London….

Jonathan Liang, recently awarded with the prestigious title of “Most Promising Designer” during Malaysian Fashion Week, is set to storm into the UK with his latest womenswear collection to be shown at the “A La Mode” London Fashion Week show hosted by La Geneve North Events.

Liang, who has been soaring to success in the fashion industry since he graduated with his “I Ate an Orchid” collection, which also saw him win “Best Collection” for the Raffles International College Fashion Show, will be heading to London to exhibit his new Spring/Summer 2011 collection.

Attracting press and fashion industry alike, Liang will be presenting his highly anticipated designs at the “A La Mode” show on Friday 17 September from 7.30pm. The event will be an evening of extravagance at the La Geneve North Events venue of choice, the Charing Cross Hotel, on The Strand.

Press and buyers wishing to attend the show should email Terri at Theresa@lagenevenorth.co.uk
W: www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk