Leicester’s Barrie Stephen Hair has consolidated its success with yet another award, beating off competition from all over the country to be crowned the nation’s best retail salon at the British Hairdressing Business Awards.
Animal magnetism of a different kind is coming to Twycross Zoo, as this popular tourist attraction has become a licensed wedding venue - the first zoo to do so in the Midlands.
Ellen Goldie, a Leicester College Art Foundation student, bought the Metro newspaper to life by fashion! Given the task to create an innovative design Ellen decided to create a dress made out of Metro newspapers.
Rebekah Kirkland, 23, a Leicester College student who has recently completed her Level 3 in BTEC Fashion National Diploma created an amazing dress made out of nothing more than Walkers crisp packets.
An expert styling team from a city salon, armed with only scissors, straighteners and two comfy settees, set up camp right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of town, offering a sit down and a hair spruce up at the same time.
Leicestershire Education Business Company staged their annual Leicestershire Schools Fashion Show at Athena, Leicester, attended by over 1000 people. Over 350 students from 15 schools took to the stage to celebrate the City and County’s creative talent and inspirational designs.
Although only in its 3rd season in the UK, Elisa Cavaletti is a brand that is now well established throughout Europe - last year the company celebrated its 20th anniversary in Carpi, Italy where the designer Daniella Dalavalle and her family (including daughter Elisa) live and work.
Founded 1982 now in its 29th year, formerly known as The London Tailoring Co it is now a third generation family business owned and run by Jim, Sue and Phil Darlaston.
Following the success of the Matthew Williamson Bridal Spring/Summer 2010 collection designed exclusively for Net- a-Porter, 2011 sees the launch of the complete collection of the Bridal range.