5 Minutes with Model Leah from Last Season...

We quickly caught up with Leah of Top Model UK who graced our London fashion Week catwalks last season...Read on

Name: Leah Location: Malta

Designers you walked for last season: Amato Couture, Jonathan Liang , Kate Williams

Who was your favourite designer last season and why? I can't say I had a favourite designer.. They all had specific features in their line of clothing which appealed to me

What were some of your overall career highlights last year? Well deffinately walking at London Fashion Week

What are your views on the trend ‘curve’? I think it is great that the trend is to have curves as this after all represents the average woman.

What are your tips on keeping fit? It's the little everyday things that help keep one fit such as walking up the stairs rather than taking the lift.

What can we expect to find in your handbag? My purse, mobile, keys and some makeup up essentials

What is your must-have beauty item? Foundation

What is your fashion must have this season? army boots

What are your interests outside modelling? Mental health, going out with friends

To book Holly or find out more about her management TMUK visit www.topmodeluk.com

5 Minutes with Model Holly from last season...

We quickly caught up with Holly of Top Model UK who graced our London fashion Week catwalks last season...Read on

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Name: Holly Location: London/Wales

Designers you walked for last season: Berit new york, Z-mode, Kate Williams, Zed Eye

Who was your favourite designer last season and why? Zed Eye, because the fashion was different and edgy with alot of use of bright colours which I loved.

What were some of your overall career highlights last year? Walking in A la mode and a photoshoot for a hair salon, it was very satisfying seeing my photo displayed in the salon.

What are your tips on keeping fit? I believe that you should eat 3 healthy meals a day, exercise frequently, especially cardio and now and then you should allow yourself a treat for all the hard work!

What can we expect to find in your handbag? lipbalm! A mirror, chewing gum, paracetamol, mobile, purse and perfume!

What is your must-have beauty item? My night cream and my lipbalm!

What is your fashion must have this season? Super high heeled ankle boots and converse trainers! Oh and skinny jeans :)

What are your interests outside modelling? Surfing, going to the gym, hanging out with friends and family, science, reading and buying alot of clothes!

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To book Holly or find out more about her management TMUK visit www.topmodeluk.com

5 Minutes with Model Rosie from last season...

We quickly caught up with Top Model UK contestent Rosie who graced our London fashion Week catwalks last season...Read on

Name: Rosanna Location: London

Designers you walked for last season: Z-Mode, Malam, Berit New York and Lida O'Reilly.

Who was your favourite designer last season and why?
Richard Nicoll. I loved his line of blue velvet maxi-dresses.

What were some of your overall career highlights last year?
Walking for the A La Mode shows during London Fashion Week and having my images published in Lumine Style magazine.

What are your views on the trend ‘curve’?
I'm looking out for the brocade trend seen at Balmain and Cavalli.

What are your tips on keeping fit?
Going to a high energy gym class. Something like aerobics is great because it's fun and the routine is already worked out for you.

What can we expect to find in your handbag?
My blackberry, MAC lipsticks, a copy of Grazia magazine and thousands of hair grips!

What is your must-have beauty item?
At the moment it's Soap and Glory's 'Heel Genius'. Ideal for when you've been wearing heels all day!

What is your fashion must have this season?
I liked the use of luxe fabrics this season and am looking forward to wearing neon brights in Spring.

What are your interests outside modelling?
I love theatre and looking for inspiration for my work as a fashion writer.

To book Rosie or find out more about her management TMUK visit www.topmodeluk.com

5 Minutes with Model Lizzie from last season...

We quickly caught up with Top Model UK 2010 winner Lizzie who graced our London fashion Week catwalks last season...Read on

Name: Lizzie Location: Northamptonshire/ London.

Designers you walked for last season: Amato Couture by Furne One. johnathon liang, Z-mode, Valery Kovalska, Malam.

Who was your favourite designer last season and why? Amato Couture by Furne One, because his designs were very extravagant and the handcraft of jewels onto the garments was incredible.

What were some of your overall career highlights last year? My London Fashion Week Debut.

What are your tips on keeping fit? to have a healthy diet, and to stay active.

What can we expect to find in your handbag? Vaseline for lips, Perfume, purse, ipod, glasses, hair brush, gloves.

What is your must-have beauty item? Vaseline for lips! It keps your lip soft and moisturised and gives a gloss effect at the same time!

What is your fashion must have this season? Faux Fur, I love the wintery look.

What are your interests outside modelling? Drama, fashion, art.

To book Lizzie or find out more about her management TMUK visit www.topmodeluk.com

Our 'A La Mode' International Catwalk show - LFW Day 1

LONDON FASHION WEEK – DAY 1 :
The ‘A La Mode’ International Catwalk Show

‘International designers make their Mark’!

The ‘A La Mode’ International catwalk show took place on Friday 19th February at the Cosmopolitan Charing Cross Hotel in Strand, and was certainly a night to remember. The evening showcased some of the best Independent designers to date and attracted a range of fashion industry professionals from all over the globe.

Hosting the show was the award winning celebrity presenter Leah Charles (http://www.leahcharles.co.uk/ )

Designers showcasing this season included Borris Powell (Chicago),
Estelle Annabel (Australia),
Mila Miyahara (Germany),

Hanako Narahira (London),

Us Trendy presents Dilly Daisy (Canada),
niOka (Slovenia- Also sponsored by Peko shoes who have supplied the footwear for this collection, and IBag who have provided the accessories)

and Chrystal Sloane (New Zealand- Sponsored by New Zealand Airlines).
Also exhibiting this season were Emma Hadley Jewellery, Selma Stagg, Kiki London, Susan Comer, Dodo textiles.
Above pic: Kiki London - http://kiki-london.com/

Above pic: Emma Hadley Jewellery - http://www.emmahadleyjewellery.com

Sponsors of the extravagant evening included Guoman Hotels, Collection 2000, Quick Energy, Brushstrokes, Cafe de Paris, Mytights.com, Fiji Water, Yelp, Esteem Fitness, Glimpse online and Dermalogica.

Read more about them at: http://www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/alamodesponsors3.html

Photo credits: Carl Leung

For further information on participating designers contact: yolande@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Or visit: http://www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/alamodedesignersfeb2.html

For press enquires and images please contact: Theresa@lagenevenorth.co.uk

W: http://www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/

Tonight's 'A La Mode' LFW show

Sonya Vajifdar ...

Sonya has been busy exhibiting at Pure this week so some of you may recognise her. Based in India, she has recently made headlines too by designing and creating 20 gowns for the May Queen Ball in Mumbai. Last night Sonya showcased her unique rainwear collection on the catwalk at our Pre-Fashion Week Catwalk show at Movida, so very suitable for the current weather here in London.

Find out more about Sonya's creations via her website:

www.sonyavajifdar.com

For information on our show production services visit www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk

Our Pre Fashion Week Show at Movida, London!

Today was our pre- London Fashion week Catwalk show and party heldd at the celebrity Nightspot Movida London!

The night was a fantastic night showcasing 6 of some of the BEST International designers.

Below Pic: Models backstage

Designers showcasing included Valentine Avoh with her latest Ready to Wear collection straight from Brussels, Sally Ellis with her new SVE range, Nicole Hellrung, Rosie Keating, Sonya Vajifdar and Lois Porte, described as the one to watch with her avant-garde knitwear range.

Below pic: Model wears Sve

Below: Closing the show was new designer Rosie Keating.

Don't miss our Fashion Week Closing shows on 24th Feb - For more info visit www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html

To find out more about our participating designers visit:
http://www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/
http://www.loisporte.co.uk/
http://www.struppets.de/
http://www.valentineavoh.com/