The evening was hosted by Lanvin clad, TV reporter Elaine Wilcox of Granada Television, who kicked off the show for the fashion hungry guests - who after suffering so much dreary cold and wet Manchester weather, were eagerly awaiting some Spring/Summer inspiration! From DJ Xander's cue, models took stomping to the runway presenting the fashion concious of Manchester with an array of key trends from the upcoming season.
Of the 10 showcased trends that filtered down the runway, the highlights included:
Sportsluxe, an everyday, casual style that although is easily wearable is not lacking in the fashion stakes, where soft grey marl track pants and sweat tops are accessorised with practical but cool Casio watches and dressed up with an oversized Balenciaga leather shoulder bag for a tougher edge.
Swim Club showcased Matthew Williamson beach perfect batik prints, alongside coral floor length styles where the lack of clothes was made up for in accessories, with platform wedges all the better for keeping sand off those freshly mannicured toes, larger than life canvas beach bags and oversized sunglasses.
Seventies Sophistication saw a flurry of exotic prints with an abundance of Roberto Cavalli maxi dresses and sheer kaftans floating down the runway teamed with metallic clutch bags, turning models into human gilded butterflies. The show ended with the rightly named Rainbow Nation - think Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat goes Haute Couture, leaving guests so dazzled by neon colour hues it was enough to make anyone reach for their designer shades to shield their eyes.
Styling wise, the models hair was attended to by experts at Urban Retreat and Barn//it at Harvey Nichols and nails were buffed and polished by Leighton Denny, while the fingers of the Harvey Nichol's NARS team worked their magic on the models makeup.
Special guests attending the event included Emily Jagielka, Carly Cole, Jane Given, Winonah De Jong and Sophie Anderson, who all attended to show their support and get an eyeful of the fashion on offer.
Not only wardrobe inspiring and potentially bank balance damaging, the evening was also supportive of a good cause with £10 from every ticket purchases being donated to Manchester Art Gallery, helping support their varied and valuable Art Projects.
Once the catwalk had ended, guests were invited to head back to the Harvey Nichols store with credit cards at the ready, for complimentary after show drinks and the chance to shop the show. VIP guests were even chauffeured there via London Red Bus and treated to a meal in the Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant.
Hello sunshine!
Post by Anna J. Westerman
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