Keep it on the low…

Keep it on the low…

The staple towering, uber sexy ‘high heel’ has taken a serious chop this year, as fashionistas witnessed the saying ‘less is more’ clearly sashaying down the catwalk in the form of beautifully cute ‘low heels.’ The low heel phenomenon has struck our favourite designers; with ultra sexy, and one could say ‘comfortable’ (a rare occurrence in high fashion) creations pouring out of their creative jugs. This summer we see the likes of Chloe, Stella McCartney and Marni take on the equally sexed up ‘low heel’ to create a chic craze.

Key trendsetter Kate Moss, who paved the way for many well known fashion faux pas rocked the ‘socks-in-sandals’ look. The cardinal fashion rule used to be no socks with open toe sandals, but it appears Kate turned that around and now it’s a wanted look. If Kate approves, and Marni (above) makes it look so hot, then we’re certainly not complaining.

Chloe’s swashbuckling pirate take on the gladiator sandal is this season’s
perfect piece for hardening up pretty summer dresses. Soft leather straps
decorated with a rustic buckle, Emmy sandals are available in flats too, but we know
which side were walking on…

Really work the Emmy by teaming the flat versions with white wool stirrup trousers by Chloe, tucked into the sandals and finish off with a beige cape. For the low heel version, we’re loving Chloe girl Hannah MacGibbon’s lambskin leather jumpsuit. Against such neutral colours, the effect of the Emmy sandal is striking.

For the slightly eccentric sister’s on board, if Chloe and Marni’s muted colours aren’t sparky enough, check out Louis Vuitton’s take on the low heel craze. Crazy. The best way to describe the creation from greens verging on ‘sick’ to orange pom poms and zebra prints, LV’s Spring 2010 collection is set to raise the attention factor this season. Team with ultra bright boy shorts, big hair and lots of tassels and fringed accessories.

Fashion often goes back on itself, bringing back what is once shunned. But we stick by the almighty low heel. Comfort and class all squeezed into a 1.5 inch heel? Life is so good without painful soles.

Project Catwalk's Tom Lipop to showcase at London Fashion Week

Lipop London to showcase their latest menswear collection at London Fashion Week's 'A La Mode' show hosted by La Geneve North Events.

Taking to the ramp at this year’s ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion week event will be ultra talented and innovative Tom Lipop, creative head of Lipop London. Brighton bred London based fashion designer Tom debuted his collection ‘Battle of The Sardines’ at Brighton Fashion Week 2009 and is set to wow this year’s fashion collective with his newest creations.

Upon completion of a challenging BA Hons degree in Fashion and Textiles (menswear), the Lipop London mastermind went onto successfully participate in Sky One’s ‘Project Catwalk.’ His participation in the show not only showed his resilience in such a demanding and tough environment but displayed his high-level of design competence and his ability and vigour to thrive in the competitive fashion industry. Partaking in ‘Project Catwalk’ equipped Lipop with the skills to fulfil design and pattern cutting roles at Griffin Laundry, House of Holland, Halfpenny London and Nathan Jenden.

It is Lipop’s infatuation with creating contemporary and forward thinking garments inspired heavily by the long historical lineage of British fashion which has been expressed through his own Avant Garde collections. One not to follow trends but to set them, Lipop has innovated a very distinct handwriting using striking illustration, technical cutting, experimenting with new fabrics, and garment construction. Parallel to his own creations, Lipop, who held a senior design position at House of Holland aspires to great designers such as Massimo Osti and Henrik Vibskov; two designers he claims who “push the boundaries of fashion craft with successful, conceptual and aesthetically progressive garments.”

The ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk will take place at the lavish Charing Cross Hotel located on The Strand on Friday 17th September 2010, the first day of one of fashions’ most anticipated event; London Fashion Week 2010.

Attracting press and fashion industry alike, Tom will be presenting his highly awaited collection at the “A La Mode” show from 7.30pm.

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

W: www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html

Further information on Tom Lipop can be found at:

www.lipop.co.uk/www.lipoplondon.com

http://twitter.com/LipopLondon

International designer Victoria Rangayah to present her empowering designs during London Fashion Week

The ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week September 2010 Catwalk welcomes another exhilarating addition to the fashion world. Gracing the catwalk will be design college graduate Victoria Rangayah’s beautifully crafted collection from her label Z-Mode.



Lithuanian born Rangayah spent five years living in South Africa and studying fashion at LISOF Fashion School. She went onto establish Z-Mode after working as a denim designer for a manufacturing company. Rangayah has participated in several fashion design competitions including Bridex and Bridal Africa which served as the platform for her to publicise her skills and talent. This led to her being nominated for the prestigious South African ‘Fashion Design Merchandise Award.’ Many of Rangayah’s creations have received exposure in international magazines including Elle, Style Plus (Lithuania) and LABB Fashion (UK).

Her passion for foreign culture, art and music are a strong design inspiration and Z-Mode is a true depiction of that. Inspired by the ‘rainbow nation’ Rangayah witnessed whilst living in South Africa, her designs are a concoction of interestingly opposite textures; “I like to make women feel feminine, elegant but at the same time empowered. Therefore I always try to keep the balance between strong lines and flowing silhouettes and ruffles…” The amalgamation of a feminine vibe expressed through masculine shapes is the essence of Rangayah’s label.

The ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk will take place at the lavish Charing Cross Hotel located on the Strand on Friday 17th September 2010, the first day of one of fashions’ most anticipated events; London Fashion Week 2010.

Attracting press and fashion industry alike, Victoria will be presenting her highly anticipated designs at the “A La Mode” show from 7.30pm.

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

W: www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk

For more information on Z-Mode visit:

www.zmode.co.uk

Welcome to our new newsletter!

Welcome to our new newsletter!

Lots of exciting things have been happening and it’s still only May!!

We are currently planning our September London Fashion Week Catwalk show where we will be welcoming designers Nikolo Bertok (UK), Berit Bert New York, Tom Lipop (London, as seen on Project Catwalk), Amato Couture (Dubai), Jonathan Liang (Malaysia) and Z-Mode(UK).

The event will take place at our luxurious venue of choice, The Charing Cross Hotel in Strand, just a few minutes walk from the official Somerset House on September 17th (First day of London Fashion Week). Limited public tickets have been released which are available via http://www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html . Please note once they are gone no further tickets will be allocated to members of the public.

You can find out more about these designers via our blog - http://www.lgn-events.blogspot.com/ or view the image gallery for last season’s shows at http://lagenevenorthevents.dphoto.com/#/

Brighton Fashion Week

Our events assistant, Leeanne Garret, will be showcasing her fantastic designs at Brighton Fashion Week after impressing the team with her innovative designs.

Find out more about Brighton Fashion Week at: http://www.brightonfashionweek.co.uk/

Our Monthly Valmont Catwalk Show in Chelsea

With a mission to continue promoting outstanding emerging fashion design talent, we will once again be hosting our Valmont Catwalk Show in Chelsea, London, this coming Thursday (20th May 2010) at the exclusive ‘Valmont’ private member’s venue. We will be showcasing four amazing designers with show stopping designs who include Adel Andic (www.adelandic.com ) and Katie Newsam (www.katienewsamfashion.blogspot.com )

The event will start at 7.30pm.

We would love for you to join us.

Entry is free for this event: To RSVP please email info@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Movida Catwalk Show

We will be hosting another spectacular Catwalk show at Celebrity nightspot Movida on 17th June 2010. This summer soiree will consist of a Catwalk show and fashion after party.

More info will be available shortly at http://www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html

This month’s feature articles:

The Utility Trend - http://lgn-events.blogspot.com/2010/04/utility-trend.html

Last Season’s ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk video - http://lgn-events.blogspot.com/2010/04/last-seasons-la-mode-catwalk-video.html

IPR Brand Presentation - http://lgn-events.blogspot.com/2010/03/ipr-presentation.html

Be sure to stay posted on our happenings via our blog –
http://www.lgn-events.blogspot.com / and website www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk

The La Geneve North Events Team

Emerging Designer Nikolo Bertok to present his Luxurious designs during London Fashion Week

Following his brilliant success, outstanding emerging designer Nikolo Bertok will be showcasing his luxurious collection at the ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk show during London Fashion Week September 2010 .

Bertok is one of the most successful emerging fashion designers of today. Born in Bratislava, he grew up enjoying an education in the arts and became fascinated with fashion design in his early years after being inspired by his mother. At just 16 Bertok was already a serious fashion designer and within a year he single handedly produced his first fashion show with an impressive thirty-piece collection.

This young International designer has already been predicted as the “future Valentino” and been invited to participate in fashion shows all around the globe.

Bertok lives and works in London, currently studying for his second degree in Fashion and Design.

Returning for the 4th season, the ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk , hosted by LGN Events, will take place at the lavish Charing Cross Hotel located on the Strand on Friday 17th September 2010, the first day of one of fashions’ most anticipated events; London Fashion Week 2010.

Attracting press and fashion industry alike, Nikolo Bertok will be presenting his electrifying and Luxurious designs at this high profile show from 7.30pm.

For more information about the event go to www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html

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

W: www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk

For more information on Nikolo Bertok visit:

www.nikolobertok.com

Contact: Dr Helga Fox (Management)
HF Contemporary Art
info@hfcontemporaryart.com

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

Fashion Label Berít New York to showcase at the ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk Show during London Fashion Week

Fashion Institute of Technology design graduate, Britney Frady-Williams will be gracing the ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk during London Fashion Week with her historically inspired pieces from her label Berít New York.



Based in New York, Britney uses rich fabrics and historical patterns and methods to create intricate, fascinating designs for her label ‘Berít New York’. Her work re-imagines everyday living and commonplace objects, envisioning the fantastic amidst the mundane. Noting how modern life seems deprived of the quality and wonder that has enriched humanity since its origin, Brit seeks to reawaken this old world charm for a new generation.

Her work has been featured in several prominent International magazines including Supermodels Unlimited, Bust magazine, Italian Marie Claire, the New York Times, Hue: the Alumni Magazine of FIT as well as other national and international press. Her work has also been filmed for music videos and international documentaries on sub-cultural fashion.

The ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk will take place at the lavish Charing Cross Hotel located on the Strand on Friday 17th September 2010, the first day of one of fashions’ most anticipated events; London Fashion Week 2010.

Attracting press and fashion industry alike, Britney will be presenting her intricate yet fascinating designs at the “A La Mode” show from 7.30pm.

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

W: www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk

For more information on Berit New York visit:

www.beritnewyork.com