Groveling over. This weekend was a mix of delights and disappointments. I attended the fashion show on Friday evening, which was a fun evening but one which could not possibly be compared to anything like LFW. The event was definitely a local show, filled with locals, organised by locals and featuring locals.
On the plus side, the atmosphere was light hearted and the music was good. A lot less can be said for the terrible wine served at the bar during the interval... But still, it was nice to see the local community supporting itself in an imaginative way. And the even certainly proved that a little can go a long way, with the event raising over £1000.
There were just over 20 clothes shops showcasing their work. The majority of them highstreet brands that included Moss Bros, Kit (a main stocker of the Motel line) and Sisley. These pretty much lived up to expectations and only surprised me with their ability to cater for all age ranges.
Han made dresses by Red Ella
It was definitely a chance for some of the lesser known stores to reveal their treasures. I was particularly impressed by some dresses from a small boutique called Red Ella. The hand made garments were a mix of Georgian-esque prom frocks crossed with A Midsummer Night's Dream theme. The models looked elegant and dream-like and the dresses stood miles out from any of the other high street productions. Maybe it's not a look we are likely to embrace any time soon, but I feel its important to recognise brilliant craftsmanship.
The same shop all gave a little spread of some rather fun and style knitwear, that was of neither pretentious or regurgitated design. It was simple and original and the looked really neat with a pair of wellies! Good old country style.
