Entries from September 2009
Posted by Rebekah Roy on September 30th, 2009
What girl could resist a prize of 7 pairs of shoes and 2 handbags from Jimmy Choo?
Jimmy Choo has launched a photo competition to support Project PEP, a capsule collection that helps to fund the Simelela Rape Clinic in South Africa. Jimmy Choo will donate 25% of the net sales from Project PEP to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. With this funding, the Elton John AIDS Foundation can directly support the pioneering Simelela Rape Centre in Cape Town that was set up in 2005, with the mission to administer victims of abuse with the vital HIV preventative PEP medication (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) and provide the infrastructure for medical, counselling and legal support.
All you need to do is upload a photo inspired by the theme ‘You, Your Shoes and 72′. Your photos will also have the opportunity to be exhibited at the Project PEP launch event at Selfridges on 29 October. Check out some of the entries!
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Posted by Rachel Wood on September 29th, 2009
It always takes a few days for me to recover after the aftermath of London Fashion week. The week involves so much more for me then just showing up to a few shows to do some makeup tthen to go home. The amount of physical and emotional energy it takes to head up the makeup teams for 11 shows is incredible.
I try to do my best to keep my makeup team positive and happy. I think if you’re team know they are going to be looked after and are in a good envirnoment, it therefore motivates them to work as hard as they can for you in return. Add on about 6-7 press interviews per day and the fact that I had to move house the last day of LFW ( talk about timing) it’s needless to say I felt slightly drained after the big event…well more like I’ve been hit by a bus if I’m honest!
This year I got on a flight the next day to Florida to visit my Grandmother and some family to have a few days time out. As I was lying by the pool yesterday I had a little flash back giggle of a saying my friend Terry Barber( one of the head makeup artists from MAC UK) used to say "have a little swim in lake you" When you have a job that is not only what you do but also defines who you are ( any artistic person is the same) It’s very hard to switch off. I think it’s so important to take a day or two every now and then to have a step back and breathe so you don’t get creative burn out.
Check out what me and a few other creative peop’s are up to in " a day in the life" on Fashion Face TV’s blog page- http://www.pixiwoo.blogspot.com
Fashion Face TV also came back stage to a few shows at LFW so watch this space to have a glimse to see what else I was up to backstage- ( i’ll post them up as soon as they come out)
In the meantime, check out these links too for more beauty behind the scenes… After catching a glimse, you’ll really understand why I needed that "swim in lake me!"
http://showbiz.sky.com/celeb-make-up-tips
http://www.fabsugar.co.uk/5113841
http://thefashionscoutsept09.blogspot.com
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Posted by Fashion Design Student - Sana Zod on September 28th, 2009
Fortunately this September I had the opportunity to assist Stylist Rebekah Roy again at London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2010! The shows I assisted at were The Ones to Watch, Jasper Garvida, Alice Palmer, Harriet’s Muse, Fashion Shenzhen and William Tempest.
Friday 18th September: The Ones to Watch showcasing 4 new designers Ada Zanditon, Dean Quinn, Hermione de Paula & Marko Mitanovski. The backstage area was quite chaotic as there were 4 different designers with about 12 looks each. I assisted closely with Marko Mitanovski’s collection, as there were lots of garments to each look and very theatrical hair and makeup to work with!
Saturday 19th September: Jasper Garvida presentation at the On/Off venue. The collection was very colourful with some multi coloured crochet pieces and a lot of detailed evening wear. Fittings ran smoothly but I left to go to the next show and set up, so I didn’t get to actually see the presentation but I heard it ran well!
Alice Palmer then showcased her new knitwear collection. The pieces were absolutely beautiful. Alice Palmer collaborated with jewellery designer’s Fannie Schiavoni S/S 10 collection (which I love!)
I got the opportunity to see a couple of fashion shows during the Friday and Saturday, which I really enjoy doing!
Sunday 20th September: Harriet’s Muse presentation took place. This year they were showcasing their Spring Summer ’10 collection on 13 black mannequins with 2 models. This was my first ever experience dressing mannequins which was interesting! I particularly liked the use of belts/corsets draped across the mannequin’s shoulders. Stuck around for the presentation, which seemed a great success!
I then saw the Alexandra Agrover Presentation, which featured a short film and lots and lots of black! Even black liquorice!
I also had the opportunity to see this years Merit Award designer David Koma’s show.
Monday 21st September: Fashion Shenzhen are 3 Chinese Fashion Designers Xiendier, Ground Show and Tangy and they have not shown in London before now. Two of the designers had 12 looks each and the other designer had 24 looks which made for 4 changes per model- being very organised helped fittings run efficiently! There was definitely a language barrier between the designer and us working and there were even translators but luckily this did not stop the show being effective.
Straight afterward was the call time for last years Merit Award designer, William Tempest showcasing his Spring Summer 2010 collection that was stunning in corals, charcoal and metallic. I particularly loved the addition of handbags! Everything was very organised and particularly calm back stage- which made for a wonderful end to a chaotic week!
Yet again I’d like to thank Rebekah Roy for giving me the opportunity to help out at London Fashion Week- the experience that I have gained during the past 2 seasons is so invaluable!
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Posted by Rebekah Roy on September 25th, 2009
William Tempest’s catwalk show at Vauxhall Fashion Scout, September 2009.
William Tempest
Stylist – Rebekah Roy
Hair – Tim Furssedonn from Toni & Guy
Make up – Lan Nguyen
Photography: Christopher Dadey
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Posted by Rebekah Roy on September 24th, 2009
Fred Butler is a super cool prop stylist and accessory designer based in London. She won the Top Shop New Gen award and was exhibiting during London Fashion Week. Everything she makes has an unrealness about it and it’s all so tactile that you just want to touch everything!
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