Thursday 18 September 2008

One day to go!

So today it's all about the clothes!! EEEEK! Well the rails are stuffed at the venue, the catwalk is up, and it all looks fantastic!

After a week of last minute preparations it still feels like there is so much to do! Really exciting stuff, can't wait to see you there as it will be nothing without our lovely audience xx

See you at the show!

Much love

Tuesday 16 September 2008

Front Row makes Arrow FM

Hi everyone,

Maika and Adam just had a fab interview on Arrow FM all about the show, and the ethical principles behind it. In a wide ranging discussion about the trend towards mainstreaming ethical brands and the horrors of sweatshop labour, including recent tv coverage.

Well done to both!

Grab your tickets now cos they are sure to be snapped up soon! There will be a small number available to buy on the door, but you are much better off buying in advance to make doubly sure you are part of this extravaganza - now in it's second year.

Mostly the FRONT ROW team are gearing up for the full dress rehearsal tomorrow, and focussing on spreading the word and finessing the last few details! Not long to go now, can't wait for the Paper Couture collection, sneak preview!!

lots of love

FRONT ROW

Friday 5 September 2008

The Sun Shall Be Shining In Brighton Tomorrow....

HELLO ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE


the million-and-one aspects of our fabulous Ethical Fashion Show are falling into place - all at the same time!!! Although we hadn't anticipated that a lot of companies are very busy with London Fashion Week, we have an amazing line up of designers to show at the catwalk fashion show on Friday in two weeks!!!! So whoever hasn't got their ticket yet better run because they are going fast now that all our posters are up, spot them around town!

The gorgeous clothes are arriving, our beautiful models are learning to strut their stuff and I'm off to Brighton tomorrow to pick up more garments... i feel like a child in a candy store, a bit spoilt and very very lucky to be involved.

One last thing: just to let you all know that the goody bags are bulging and there will be a SUPER-DELUXE HAMPER raffled on the night, filled with gifts (thanks to Made In Hastings), cosmetics, sumptuous chocolates and sparkling wine.

See you all there on the night and tell a friend....

Bye bye,
FRONT ROW XX

Monday 1 September 2008

Tickets on Sale!

Yes, those desirable little black tickets are now available, from:
Hastings Information Centre (Town Hall)
Trinity Wholefoods
Made in Hastings
The Lilac Room
Bullet cafe


Snap yours up today!

The whole thing is shaping up beautifully, with new collections coming on stream - the latest by the Retro Centre in the Old Town, they will be showcasing a 40s and a 50s vintage collection, and we hope an evening wear selection too.

Quick update on the boutique, to make it all a more intense experience, we will now be having the stalls on the friday night, so you can browse during the event! There are lots of other events competing with us on the saturday as it is the Seafood and Wine Festival, and Coastal Currents, so we will be focussing all our attention on the Friday night show and making it extra special.

That's all for now,

Lots of love

xx

Friday 22 August 2008

Spreading the word!

Hi everyone!

Fabulous news, the Cooperative are once again supporting this wonderful event - thanks to Rebecca and we'll look forward to spending the vouchers on some nice wine for our welcome drinks - also a surprise other offer that will have us scratching heads on how to incorporate successfully.

We're all about press releasing the event this week! If you'd like a press pack please do email Jane at frontrowsouthcoast@googlemail.com

So please spread the word and don't forget to bag your tickets, on sale in a day or so from the venues below, plus The Bullet cafe in sunny Hastings. If you're not local and need tickets let us know or join the event on Facebook and we'll reserve you and your friends a batch.




Bye for now, lots of love

FRONT ROW xx

Sunday 10 August 2008

THE COUNTDOWN 6 Weeks to go ....

Hello conscious fashion conscious people..

The FRONT ROW Ethical Fashion Show & Fair 2008 is building up momentum, and although we've been in the process of planning for months and months now, it is clear that every element will be juggled at the last minute and miraculously fall into place. With giant steps we're approaching our September date and everyday a new email confirms another enthusiastic company or designer's involvement.

I am personally very pleased to announce that we will be showing the cleverly recycled garments of a company called From Somewhere, who's director Orsola de Castro is responsible for Estethica promoting sustainable fashion at London Fashion Week. From Somewhere's collections are entirely made up of unwanted and discarded but still perfectly useable, still beautiful, still functional materials salvaged from fashion industry waste and made into gorgeous works of art.

Check out their shop at 83 Westbourne Park Road, London next time you're up there and get excited.

By the way:

Tickets for the Front Row Ethical Fashion Show 2008 can be purchased soon from

Trinity Wholefoods, Claremont
Made In Hastings, Old Town High Street
The Lilac Room, Old Town George Street

This is it for today, so it's bye bye
FRONT ROW

Tuesday 15 July 2008

Wey Hey postcards are go!!

Hello ethical fashionistas everywhere!

We're well excited today as our postcards, beautifully designed by Stephanie Hartman, are ready to go - watch this space for the final image!!

We thought we'd acknowledge all the help and support given to us by Hastings Environment Network hence the snazzy logo that's appeared on the blog - we love you loads HEN xx www.hastingsenvironment.net

So now we have the publicity almost there it's time to sign up to show and sell your wares, there are still a few slots for designers so come along and join in.

We're finalising the press releases this week so soon, news of the event will be everywhere.

If you don't live in Hastings, why not make a weekend of it, as there will be the yummy seafood and wine festival, and the arts extravaganza Coastal Currents all happening on the same weekend. Go on, treat yourselves, you know you want to...
www.coastalcurrents.org.uk
http://www.visit1066country.com/hastings/events/seafoodfestival/about.aspx

Also watch out for our talent scouts, who may approach you to model in the show! Be sure to be on best sashaying form when out and about in Hastings and St Leonards over the next few weeks. The casting session is booked and ready to roll.

Lots of love and bye for now

FRONT ROW