Leah Charles-King Presents…

An exciting new online boutique specializing in Vintage, Pre-loved & Inspired ladies dresses from the Forties to Noughties!

Award-winning, mainstream Television presenter and producer, singer/songwriter (Sony Music), with a combined profession of over 20 years, Leah Charles, presents KookieLaLa Boutique, a NEW affordable women's fashion store set for launch on Monday 14^th November via www.kookielala.com

 

 Watch the official Kookie LaLa Boutique Promo in HD here: http://youtu.be/KW_lRR987Pw

To coincide with the website’s launch, Kookie LaLa Boutique has been invited to showcase their first collection with a dynamic fashion showcase as guests of Creative Wellbeing International’s “Compliment Me” Event on Thursday 24^th November in Earl’s Court, London.

Kookie which means “quirky, eccentric or irregular” and “LaLa” meaning “a euphoric state of mind”, defines the boutique and its essence of inclusion. Kookie LaLa was a nickname given to Managing Director, Leah Charles, in her 20’s and sums up the range of diverse collections which will be on offer within her new and exciting online boutique.

Kookie LaLa Boutique has arrived to encourage women to be confident about their bodies and to let their “inner light” shine, using their image as a canvas by mixing old vintage with modern clothing to create their own individual look! This online boutique believes in being a little more left field and original than what various high street stores mass produce.

KookieLaLa’s main mission is to offer vintage, pre-loved and inspired day dresses to evening gowns at an affordable price thus empowering women through feeling unique, stylish and glamourous, as well as passing on the secret details of underground vintage and mainstream fashion in an instant.

This vibrant company is an incorporation of an online e-commerce store, with a relevant fashion blog providing several new concepts to entice all buyers and visitors. As well as offering a modern look and user friendly website, Kookie LaLa TV will launch with showcases of mini virals featuring and promoting all things fashion and entertaining, including soundbites from members of the public; clothing advice from fellow fashionistas; Designer profiles; plus exclusive interviews from a celebrity or two!

In the days of recession and less cash flow to spend, Kookie LaLa Boutique is here to offer an affordable solution to every woman’s fashion woes whilst also helping the environment by encouraging clothing recycling and thrifty spending.

New customers and Kookie LaLa followers will be able to hire from a selection of party, prom, evening and formal dresses and gowns for up to 7 days hire from as little as £69.

This new online boutique also offers a Dress Agency, where women can sell their pre-loved dresses for someone else to enjoy. Kookie LaLa will ensure your dress is advertised on the website and will sell it on your behalf providing you with extra cash for the sale less a reasonable commission fee for the service.

Kookie LaLa Boutique will collaborate with established and up-and-coming designers to provide a range of designer dresses, jewellery and accessories.

We are pleased to announce that our first designer collaboration is with Hungarian designer Luca Molnar showcasing her Miss Future t-shirt range of original, colourful, fun and funky designs, plus Art Deco vintage jewellery from Vanessa Cozens who will showcase the highest quality from her collection of Monet & Weiss, Lisner and Kramer costume jewellery to name a few.

 

Listings Information

www.kookielala.com

www.youtube.com/kookielalatv

www.twitter.com/kookielala

PRESS

For further press information and interview requests please contact:

Contact: Amica Anselm

Email:  press@kookielala.com

Email: amica@kookielala.com

LGN interviews.... Susan Caplan

We caught up with Susan Caplan owner of the Susan Caplan vintage collection to find out her about her love of vintage jewellery that has been receiving alot of buzz.

Susan's vintage jewellery collection has been featured in many publications like Grazia,i-D and the Sunday Times style. Worn by Fearne Cotton,Eliza Dolittle and Singer Jessie J and was feature in channel four programme Gok's Clothes Road Show.

When did you discover your love of vintage jewellery?

I have had a fascination in decorative antiques and jewellery for years. Growing up in a household of art and design lovers will do that to you. I began picking up my own pieces of history when I was travelling the world on the QE11 working as a beauty therapist. Some of them are my favourite finds that I will never sell!

What inspired you to open an online boutique?

We currently sell through luxury retail partners such as Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Asos.com, Matchesfashion.com as well as many more. We are planning to launch our online boutique very shortly to stay accessible to our customers..stay tuned!

Do you plan on opening a physical Boutique or plan on just keeping it online based?

We have no plans to open a physical boutique as yet – we are concentrating on our online launch and strengthening our existing relationships with our retail partners.

What is the oldest item you have bought for your boutique?

We have pieces from the 1920s in our Collections!

And what is the most expensive item you have bought for your boutique?

We keep our buying techniques very private – it’s the secret to our success! The most impressive and expensive item we have in our Collection retails at £2200- It is a Versace medallion pendant that is out of this world! (see attached)

What should a customer look for when buying vintage?

They should look for good quality workmanship and design and pieces that are in a good condition – if they have aged well over 50years they’ll last another!

The 50s and 70s are the current trends. What is your favourite era and why?

My favourite era is the 60s because it signals a time of free spirit and fashion freedom.

Brits critics choice award winner, Jessie J wore items from your boutique to the Universal After party. How did this come about?

We have strong relationships with some amazing UK stylists – we only loan to high profile clients of theirs who we think would carry off our product well and who’s style we admire.