Fashion News

A week before the start of this year’s Poppy Appeal (22 October-11 November), Malmaison Birmingham will play host to an exclusive unveiling of a dress created out of 3,000 poppies today. The dress will be revealed in the foyer of the hotel, where it will remain until mid-November. Created by Sarah Bryan, who hit headlines back in 2014 after making a dress made entirely of skittles, who has once again put her creativity to the test, in support of the British Legion to mark the centenary of the First World War. 

The official Mr & Miss Nigeria UK Cultural Pageant took place on Sunday 4th October 2015 in the amazing venue 229 The Venue in Great Portland Street. The Mr & Miss Nigeria UK pageant and showcase was scheduled to take place in the month of October as it involves the celebration of the Nigerian Independence. The overall aim of this Pageant is too empower and enrich the Nigerian culture in the UK.

This week, online retailer Peter Forson, ventures into the face-to-face retail industry with its first store opening in Birmingham’s historic Great Western Arcade. Given the city’s reputation as a hub of flourishing independent retail, Birmingham was the obvious choice for the brand’s designer hats and lavish accessories. Having successfully grown its online presence over a number of years, Peter Forson brings a range of hats, scarfs and accessories to Great Western Arcade.

West Midlands beauty salons’ spray tan sales have increased by an average of 30 per cent over the past five years with 81 per cent noticing a rise in customers requesting the treatment. Over 81 per cent stated that this is due to the increased level of awareness by consumers of the dangers of UV tanning, according to a new survey.

The hugely prestigious Asian wedding show, has previously held its Midlands edition at the NEC’s sister venue, the International Convention Centre (ICC) – both venues are part of the NEC Group. The organiser is now looking to grow and develop the show and believes the NEC can help achieve this.

Irene Sinclair has lived most of her life quietly as teacher, wife and mum. But that life changed in ten years ago when she stumbled into modelling. Getting that surprise visit from modelling agent looking for the perfect elderly face for Dove campaign. Irene thought it was a silly joke or they may have missed their way somehow. But no.  

A study has revealed that having a group of six stylish friends to call upon via instant messages and social media to ‘like’ their choices is key to making the right fashion purchases. 
Research by social shopping site Shopa has shown that women need an average of two ‘likes’ from friends on instant messages and social media before they take an item to the till. Men are now following the female lead too, with guys needing four ‘likes’ before they buy.

Tess Daly has unveiled a dress with a difference – a gown completely made out of the ingredients in her new cereal recipe.  The show-stopping, fashion-forward garment, both co-designed and modelled by Tess, combines wheat, red apples and vanilla pods with almonds, flowers and blossoms to create a custom couture masterpiece worthy of the red carpet.

Miss Teen Caribbean UK Ltd have announced the Miss Teen Caribbean UK Finals and Awards ceremony 2015. Scheduled to take place on Saturday July 18, at the Tabernacle Village, in Notting Hill, London, the show will feature 7-10 candidates aged 13- 17 years representing; Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad & Tobago; All to compete in the hopes of becoming the next Miss Teen Caribbean UK Ambassador 2015.

A pearly white Hollywood smile may be all the rage but it’s the natural look which has been voted for as the nation’s favourite celebrity smile. Almost half of us (49 per cent) say a natural-looking smile is their personal favourite, with a straightened smile (20 per cent) and whitened teeth (18 per cent) completing the top trio of looks.

The increased popularity of tanning amongst men has led to nine out of ten West Midland beauty salons hiring on average up to 5 additional employees over the past five years to cope with demand, according to a new survey.

On her way to becoming the finalist in BBC’s The Apprentice 2014, Bianca Miller overcame tough competition to become the people’s champion. Her entrepreneurial exploits have been viewed more than 100m times on media channels.

Marie Denee, Editor in Chic at TheCurvyFashionista.com is celebrating her recent move to the Atlanta area by hosting her first fashion event, TCFSwim.

The wives and girlfriends of Birmingham City footballers are to take to the catwalk next week as a Solihull boutique celebrates it's launch with a Spring-Summer fashion show.

Soldiers from the Galactic Empire made an unusual stop-off at Bullring Birmingham, where they indulged in some much needed retail therapy for International Star Wars Day.