Last day of the ‘A La Mode’ International London Fashion Week Catwalk ends on a high note

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The last day of the ‘A La Mode’ International LFW show which took place on Sunday 20th February, was attended by a packed house of key Industry figures who included Fashion Editors, Top Stylists, Buyers and a selection of upscale consumers.

Opening the show with her stunning and elegant couture gowns was London based designer Luna Sky. The beautiful collection, consisting mainly of black and white pieces, represented innocence and purity and symbolised her personal motto being 'La vita bella' – Life is beautiful. Luna feels every girl deserves to be a princess and her drive is to create a beautiful lifestyle for modern girls and women.

Luna Sky will also be showcasing her stunning pieces at Milan Fashion Week. Her collections are sold globally in Italy, France, UK, USA, Canada, Japan and Hong Kong.

Next up was London based designer Omar Mansoor who was showcasing during London Fashion Week for the second consecutive season. Omar presented his new collection entitled ‘Paradise Lost’ which was inspired by the Garden of Eden. The collection comprised of two key colours being Lilac and aniseed green. The use of woven lace flowers, layers of sheer fabrics, asymmetrical hemlines and dramatic necklines throughout the collection all symbolised the story of ‘Sin, Angels, Curiosity and Beauty’.

Nigerian designer Ngozi of Zed Eye brought us a magnificent selection of Royal Blue Jackets complimented by extravagant faux fur and feather trimmings. The collection entitled ‘50’s!30’s!20’s’ reflects the liberation of the Twenties combined with the elegance of the Thirties, juxtaposed with the femininity and romance of the Fifties.

Styling her show backstage was Celebrity stylist and UK River Island PR Manager Arieta Mujay.

Her magnificent wigs were sponsored by leading hair brand Sensational and styled by Award winning hairdressers Natasha John Lewis and Lorraine Dublin.

Closing her show was the Face of Africa’s International model Mirash Davis who flew into London for Fashion Week.

Zed Eye will also be showcasing this month at the prestigious Arise Fashion Week event alongside established designers such as YSL and Lanvin.

Closing the show was Award Winning Celebrity musician Egypt who presented her new label Eveae West’s A/W 11 Collection. She surprised the crowd by opening the show with her breathtaking new single ‘Stronger’ Produced by DJ Pioneer. Based on a Goddess theme the collection consisted of retro vibrant pieces with gold metallic’s being a key feature alongside her ruffle sleeves. Her fun and exotic wigs were supplied by Sleek.

Yolande, LGN Events Fashion Director said “It’s great to see more and more key

Industry figures and celebrities coming down to the shows to support emerging and Independent Fashion Brands. Each season the show gains further recognition and we have brands consistently coming back to showcase with us which is fantastic!’.

Sponsors supporting the ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week shows this season included Guoman, Yelp, Anna Orkiszewska Make-up Artistry, Top Model UK, Perrier, Itsocks.co.uk , Fiore tights, Fruit of the Loom

The production and management of the show was handled by LGN Events.

Images from the show can be viewed at: http://lagenevenorthevents.dphoto.com/#/album/80077u

More Information on the showcasing designers can be found at:

http://www.lgn-events.co.uk/

http://www.lunaskymoda.co.uk/

http://www.zedeye.com/

http://www.omarmansoor.com/

About The ‘A La Mode’ International London Fashion Week Catwalk Show

The 'A La Mode' London Fashion Week Catwalk show, now in its fifth season, has rapidly established itself as a cost effective platform for select designers to reach out to key industry figures especially during these tough economic times, and as opportunity for buyers to snap up exceptional new and Independent brands.

Guests attending the bi-annual event include buyers, press, journalists, PRs and other fashion professionals and enthusiasts.

For further enquiries on the showcasing designers or showcasing in future shows contact joy@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Zed Eye returns to London Fashion Week

London, UK, (February 2011)London College of Fashion Alumni Ngozi Pere-Okorotie will be returning to London fashion Week to showcase her new Autumn/Winter 11 collection from her label Zed Eye.

Zed -Eye returns with a collection that reflects the liberation of the Twenties combined with the elegance of the Thirties, juxtaposed with the femininity and romance of the Fifties.

The flirting and courtship follows on from ‘Tribal Romance’. Fabrics and textures such as tweed and chiffon; cotton and silk combine in varying shades of blue to create exceptionally versatile and wearable pieces which puts a modern spin on the roaring Twenties, recession hit Thirties and retro Fifties.

This is another timeless collection set to amalgamate Zed-Eye’s exquisite designs and tailoring skills with fashion highlights from all 3 decades.

Celebrity Fans of the label include Kelis, Shingai (The Noisettes) and more.

The contrast in fabrics, texture and designs is a key concept that can be found in Zed Eye’s designs. Her new collection will be showcased during London Fashion Week at the LGN Events’ ‘A La Mode Catwalk Presentation’ on Sunday 20th of February 2011 at the Charing Cross Hotel, The Strand.

For more information on Zed Eye visit website- www.zedeye.com

For appointments at her Greenwich showroom contactyolande@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Press and buyers wishing to attend the show should emailjoy@lagenevenorth.co.uk

W: www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk

Zed Eye graces the catwalks at London Fashion Week with inspirational designs that truly paint their own picture

Nigerian Born uber talented designer Ngozi Pere-Okorotie, creative head behind Zed Eye brings her fashion flair and alternative design mastery to the ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week September 2010 catwalk.



The London College of Fashion graduate, who takes inspiration from fashion goddess Vivienne Westwood, hails from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, currently residing in Earls Court, London. It appears the inevitable for such a fashionably talented woman to end up in the fashion capital; Ngozi originally studied to become an accountant. Her passion for designing beautiful garments stems from sweet childhood memories of her mother’s fashion academy, which means Ngozi was constantly surrounded by clothes, and encapsulated into the world of fashion long before she embarked on her successful career as a fashion designer. One life-changing moment that stands out to her is learning how to use a measuring tape at the tender age of six.

Famed for her stand out piece; the three quarter sleeve floral print summer jacket, which has already rouged the wardrobes of top celebrities including Kelis, Shengei (The Noisettes), celebrity hairdresser Tara Smith and renowned British designer Henry Holland, Ngozi sang high praise for her spring/summer 2010 collection. “I love the three quarter sleeve floral print summer jacket so much and it has been the best buy within the Tribal Romance spring/summer 2010 collection and also a hit with several celebrities.”



Ngozi’s editorial in Pride Magazine – a publication celebrating women of colour (Gossip Girls – June 2010) displays her level of creative ambition, as she gave African prints a high-fashion twist with vintage English styling. Her passion for using heavy, tribal prints to create juxtaposed and alternative fashion themes speaks volumes about the evolution of fashion from the mainstream, alongside the fact that this talented designer is set for catwalk success.

The ‘A La Mode’ Catwalk will take place at the lavish Charing Cross Hotel located on the Strand on Saturday 18th September 2010 during London Fashion Week.

Attracting press and fashion industry alike, Ngozi 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

UNTOLD at Clothes Show Live London

Yesterday we headed down to the Clothes Show Live London event to have a sneak peak at the emerging labels exhibiting at the UNTOLD Boutique section. Designers exhibiting their creations included Bianou by Bibish Mbemba, Shoes by Dionne Gooding, Maame Baryeh London, Anya Wilkinson, N’Damus and more!

Below: Jewellery by Bianou

Untold supports emerging designers and enables them to showcase their work at London Fashion Week and other events in the course of the year. Untold ensures that designers are seen, heard and understood to make their vision a reality.

Above pic: A design by Anya Wilkinson

Exhibiting her ‘Tribal Romance’ collection was high end designer Zi of Zed Eye (http://www.zedeye.com/ ) . This designer is certainly one to watch having impressed Henry Holland who stopped by her boutique style stand and British Fashion expert and presenter Caryn Franklin.

Zed Eye designer Zi with Henry Holland

Above Pic: Arieta (Zed Eye Pr Manager) rocking the Zed Eye Tribal Romance Jacket

Zed-Eye's contemporary designs have graced the covers of numerous International magazines and have been worn by the likes of celebrities who include Naomi Campbell and Tasmin Egerton. Her pieces will be available to purchase online via myasho.com as of next month.

Above pic: Zed Eye PA Bumi with Caryn Franklin

ABove pic: Girl wears dress from Zed Eye

For more information visit:
http://www.un-told.co.uk/
http://www.zedeye.com/

A weekend of contemporary African Fashion

Showcasing contemporary High fashion from the continent through Zed-Eye Presents...

A selection of 20 emerging African and African inspired designers will showcase their contemporary collections to a global audience on Saturday 22nd May 2010 as part of the fashion segment of the Africa Weekender. Africa Weekender is a first in the UK enabling you to experience an authentic taste of modern day Africa right on your doorstep. The weekender will take place at Camber Sands, East Sussex which is just an hour away from London.
Heading the Africa weekender Fashion extravaganza is High Fashion couture designer Zi of Zed-Eye designs. Zed-Eye's contemporary designs have graced the covers of numerous International magazines and have been worn by the likes of celebrities who include Naomi Campbell and Tasmin Egerton.

During the penultimate weekend in May (21st-24th), a 72-hour entertainment extravaganza packed with engaging activities for all the family will bring a new zest of life to the UK’s favorite family holiday park. From fashion, dance classes to fencing, traditional therapeutic treatments to African language workshops – there is something for everyone.

With the preparation for the World Cup in South Africa and the excitement of 17 African nations celebrating their 50th year of independence – all eyes are on Africa. What better way to exemplify this narrative than to provide a platform in which those from the Diaspora, and friends, can come together to party and celebrate the evolution of the countries that make up of one of the most resilient continents in the world.

Award winning Celebrity hairstylist, Desmond Murrey will be heading the backstage hair team. Desmond has manifested himself as one of the most versatile and artistically accomplished hairstylists in the UK. He has won numerous awards for his hairdressing as well as his photography skills. Throughout the years Desmond has become a sought after educator and has conducted seminars all over Europe and the USA. Desmond has a countless number of television appearances to his name, and has gained a huge celebrity clientele.

Fashion Stylist and high street PR expert Arieta Mudja will be lending her expertise backstage with the styling and boutique set up. She has styled a variety of people from Boy bands like Triple 8 ad Blue to TV presenters like Myleene Klass, June Sarpong, Zezi and supermodel Agyness Denn and LILY ALLEN. Arieta Mudja has styled Paloma Faith, Keri Hilson, Kelis, Solange and will soon be appearing on Britain’s next top model this year. She also styled Deola Sagoe’s Spring/Summer 2007 on line look book and did the same for other up and coming African designers in the UK like, ZED EYE which she is also a creative
Director

Celebrity make-up artist Jo sugar will be heading the backstage make-up team. Jo was the head make up artist on Make me a Supermodel: Extra, categories. having done Ivana Trumps make-up in St Tropez for HELLO! Magazine, she has also done Suzanne Shaws make up for HELLO! Magazine and Scott Henshall and his models for the premier of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

La Geneve North Events will be overseeing the backstage management of the fashion show. Since its launch La Geneve North (LGN) Events have directed and managed Catwalk shows for numerous high profile clients and at venues such as The Charing Cross Hotel, Olympia, The Mayfair Hotel, The Park Lane Hotel and the O2.

Events directed by La Geneve North Events have been featured in various prominent publications such as Cosmopolitan, Glam Media, The Independent and Time Out London to name a few, and opened many doors for emerging UK and International designers.

Designers who would like to position their brand, showcase their talent, access new audiences and take advantage of an outstanding new opportunity in the fashion industry by showcasing at Africa Weekender needs to contact fashion@africaweekender.co.uk

To book tickets visit http://zedeye.express.iristickets.co.uk/

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For further information contact:
fashion@africaweekender.co.uk
Pr@africaweekender.co.uk
www.africaweekender.co.uk
Notes to Editor:
Prices:

* £10 discount until April 16th

Based on 3 people (1 Bedroom) or 5 people (2 Bedroom) sharing self-catering apartments for the whole weekend:
Club: £155pp
Classic: £135pp
Standard: £115pp
Price Includes:
• 3 nights accommodation
• A free FULLY CHARGED t-shirt or tank top of your choice (£19.99 RRP)
Visit: www.GetFullyCharged.com to view range
• 1 complimentary meal voucher (African Cuisine of your choice)
• Access to selected workshops
• Access to 18 showcases
Passes to all Parties