PASTEL PINK PERFECTION

 

Image by Charlotte Dunn

Pretty and fabulously feminine a touch of pastel pink is really all you need to make you feel gorgeously girly! 

This Spring season sees a glamorous influx of pastel shades from icy blues to ultimately perfect pinks, with designers such as Jason Wu and Burberry bringing the trend to the Spring 2014 catwalks! Every girls favorite shade, pink will surely be making a statement on the BHMFW catwalk and our very own Textures fashion designers are also following the trend with this beautifully glam Silk Organza dress! The dress is sure to make a statement and is wonderful for a special occasion!

Textures Fashion Pink Organza Dress

The high street boasts a whole array or girly glam pink dresses, taking you straight from a day out to the dance floor, teamed with some towering heels and statement clutch they will bring you right in to Spring 2014!

Topshop Duchess Satin Bow Back Prom Dress

Oasis Olivia Crepe Shift dress 

New Look Olivia Crepe Shift dress

So be pretty in pink this spring and come and see our wonderful designers at Birmingham Fashion week, get your tickets here!

Charlotte Dunn

BHMFW Official Blogger

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BOHO CHIC FASHION HITTING BHMFW WITH TEXTURES FASHION!

As spring approaches Boho chic has well and truly hit the high street! With stunning beading, perfect paisley print and beautiful vibrant colours, our very own featured designers Textures Fashion really embrace the look with a fabulous array of hippy inspired pieces! 

This stunningly intricate Paisley print scarf will complete any Boho look and will take you right through to the festival season and is available upon Textures Fashions website texturesfashion.com!

http://texturesfashion.com/products-page/accessories/

Team the scarf with this gorgeously glam Drape waterfall jacket from Oasis and this uber chic plain green Half Sleeve Slash Neck Bodycon Dress available at New look for a simple £12.99!

Oasis Faux Leather Drape Jacket

New Look Green Half Sleeve Slash Neck Bodycon Dress

Complete the entire look with some tan boots and layers of beaded jewellery! Take a look at Textured Fashions fabulous array of Boho pieces and come and see them for your self at Birmingham International Fashion Week! 

Charlotte Dunn x

BHMFW Official Blogger

MODEL CASTING CALL BIRMINGHAM

VIP GIFT BAG PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Are you seeking brand exposure? We offer brand placement in exclusive VIP goody bags during AW14 shows for beauty, fashion and unique product placement. You must be in luxury category and able to supply at least 200 products. 

Get your brand seen and tried by our VIP visitors, Press, Media, Bloggers and Fashion industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to market and create brand placement in the fashion industry.

For more information on VIP Gift Bag placements and how we can help your brand, email us now at info@bhmfashionweek.com or call 0121 270 6654

TICKETS ON SALE FOR AW14 SHOWS!

Birmingham International Fashion Week has released a limited 200 tickets per day for general public for the fashion week held next Spring. 

BHMFW is a concept to bring together international and national emerging designers and brands, helping to launch their fashion career in many ways. The event is designed to host some of the most talented designers from around the world and UK. In 2014 BHMFW also offers designers to 'Show and Sell' their old collections in a Designer Showroom held during the AW14 Shows. 

AW13 Show saw talent from countries like Lebanon, Serbia, USA, France and Germany. 2014 show is set to showcase new talent and designers on the Runway and in Showroom from countries such as France, USA, Nigeria, South Africa and London!

Get your ticket for the 2nd annual International Fashion Week in Birmingham. We are bringing you the 2nd installment of Birmingham International Fashion Week and some of the most breathtaking runway shows held in the stunning Birmingham City Banqueting Suite in Victoria Square, City Centre. Having marked the successful launch in 2013 with over 12 Runway Shows showcasing designers from around the world, 2014 is set to be even bigger and presenting you with new fashion talent from around the globe! See the latest Autumn/Winter 14 collections before hitting the designer showrooms for an option to buy the gorgeous designs. 2014 sees the launch of “Show & Sell” Designer Showroom, introducing designers from around the world, selling accessories, fashion whilst presenting you with a ‘fashion installation’, where you can see and touch the garments on models live! This is new for BHMFW 2014 and new to Birmingham!

Enjoy a chat with the lovely Miss Birmingham 2013 Rachel Barker and watch the winner of ‘Face of the World’ being announced live on the Saturday! Various performers, artists and bands will be keeping you entertained whilst you are shopping for some unique goodies between runway shows. Make Up London Academy will be offering complimentary make overs for our visitors and Vita Liberata Celebrity Fake Tan will be keeping you nice and bronzed by offering the event goers a free spray tan. Each ticket holder will receive a luxury VIP Gift Bag and a glass of champagne on arrival.

Birmingham International Fashion Week remains a point of reference for UK fashion weeks, discovering and launching new designers, industry trends, international talent and careers of celebrated “fashionistas” in fashion culture.

Birmingham International Fashion Week now includes over 150 press attendees from the most influential and respected regional, national and global publications.

BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK ANNOUNCES DESIGNERS FOR AW14

First phase of runway and showroom designers for 2014 shows have been confirmed

Birmingham, United Kingdom, November 22, 2013– The 2^nd annual fashion week in Birmingham announces the first phase of worldwide designers for 2014 show. The anticipation is huge as the international theme remains with designers showing from France, Romania, USA and Costa Rica, there will be outstanding fashion to see for everybody.

Textures: The fine Clothing

A new refined line of clothing is born with influence of modern fashion.  Fashion at Textures embodies a spirit of Modern, Vintage and Luxury, with each style and design defined in its making and creation. Head based in Paris, France is inspired and specialises in beautiful and intrinsic hand embroideries, beadings, and surface ornamentations turning simple textiles into timeless luxury pieces. Textures will be showing on the AW14 Runway on Friday 28th February.

Amanda Rae

Amanda Rae Hartman was born and raised in Buffalo, NY; she attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco at 22. Her designs are inspired by the 1950's era of elegance and class with the attitude of an outlaw. She finds new ways to break and bend the rules of fashion that may be described as having "retro-class with a badass twist".  RaeRevolution Couture Wear is available at the AW14 Designer Showroom.

Nickel Clothing

The Nickel G line was introduced by its founder Nicholas Giovanni Larkins from Mississippi, USA, after he gained fame as a radio personality and assistant promotions director. Nickel G also was a disc jockey and radio personality in Jackson, Mississippi, creating a following for his own program, The Giovanni Soul Show.  Nickel Clothing Ready to Wear will be available to see and buy in AW14 Designer Showroom.

Hazel Gonzales

Born in San Jose, Costa Rica a huge design lover from the early years. All pieces are 100% hand made with silver 950. Collection is inspired by Costa Rica's nature to design exclusive jewelry and offer great pieces of wearable art. ‘In my collections I use recyclable silver. She believes it is a way to help the planet and give the final product a high quality guarantee.’ Hazel’s Jewellery will be available at the AW14 Designer Showroom.

Lavinia Nistor Design

Lavinia comes from a family of artists, she grew up in a spiritual country and has been passionate about art all her life. She studied sculpture in college of Art in Buzau, Ceramics Arts in the University of Bucharest and an MA in Fashion Design. Now a successful womenswear designer, Lavinia is expanding into European markets in 2014. Lavinia Nistor Designs will be available at the AW14 Designer Showroom.

Stevie Boi

Stevie Boi was born in Georgia, USA but raised overseas. Stevie has designed Pieces for Lady Gaga's new album "ARTPOP". Stevie Boi™ now specialises in high fashion, runway, ready-wear shades and accessories. He has since designed for countless celebrities (Beyonce, Fergie, Lady Gaga, Snooki, Meagan Goode, Dev, Amber Rose, Nicki Minaj, Kat Graham and more) and has been featured in countless magazines (Vogue Italia, Vogue Germany, Vogue Japan, Elle, Glamour, Vocab, Xex, YRB and many more). His shades can be seen in Nicki Minaj's video with Cassie "The Boys" and in Beyonce's "Diva" and in Lady Gaga's "Love Game" video and Dev's "In The Dark". Stevie is the headline designer for BHMFW AW14 showing on Saturday 1^st of March.

New for 2014, will be the exciting ‘Show & Sell’ opportunity for our worldwide designers, where we are giving the one-off opportunity to sell the old collection and showcase the new collection during the 2-day fashion week. Designers will be able to sell & showcase using models at their presentation area by having an ‘installation’. Public, press & media and buyers will be able to get up close and personal with the garments, see the models wear them, buy and meet with the designer. BHMFW is the ONLY show in the UK offering ‘Designer Installation’ experience to the public, press & media.

Miss Birmingham 2013 Rachel Barker, will be attending the Fashion Week on both days and answering your questions, she will also be available for ‘meet & greet’, photos and interviews. More information on Rachel, visit www.rachaelbarker.com

Sponsors & Partners

BHMFW have some amazing lifestyle and beauty brands lined up for all VIP Ticket holders. Some of the proud sponsors include the iPhone leather case company Beyzacases (www.beyza-cases.com), Vita Liberata celebrity fake tan, who are also supplying all the show models with free spray tans (www.vitaliberata.com), Make up London Academy (www.makeuplondonacademy.com) who are the 

Official Backstage Make-Up Partners 2^nd year running and of course KLM & AirFrance are the show’s official carriers, offering all visitors, designers, press & media discounted air travel.

Tickets for AW14 will be available to purchase online and in selected outlets from mid December. No standard tickets will be sold, as this is an ‘Invitation Only’ event. Birmingham City Banqueting Suite is at the heart of Birmingham City Centre, offering great transport links for national and international travellers.

If you would like more information about Birmingham International Fashion Week, please contact Eliis Ashley Ruus at +44 121 270 6654 or email at press@bhmfashionweek.com

MISS BIRMINGHAM 2013

Winning Miss Birmingham in May of this year and also representing Birmingham in the Miss England Finals 2013, 24 year old Rachael Barker talks about how she wants to 'make the city proud' and wanting to raise awareness to Birmingham and it's successes. 

Having achieved so much already and not planning to stop anytime soon, you can tell she really has a passion for what she does and wanting to support Birmingham as a city.

With this in mind, we are very happy to announce that Miss Birmingham 2013 will be in attendance at Birmingham International Fashion Week 2014!

Miss Birmingham will be available for interviews and photos on the day and will be mixing with our guests and VIP attendees. She will also be presenting an award to one of our lucky competition winners. 

If you would like to hear more about Birmingham International Fashion Week and how you can get involved, please visit our website www.bhmfashionweek.com. 

BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK ANNOUNCES DATES FOR AUTUMN 2014 COLLECTIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

September 30, 2013 

‘Date and Venue confirmed for the 2nd installment of the Fashion Event’ 

Birmingham, UK, September 30, 2013– Elpromotions Agency releases the dates for the 2nd annual fashion week in Birmingham, West Midlands. 

‘We are excited to bring you more exclusive designers from Couture, Pret a Porter and Ready to Wear categories from around the world!’ 

Birmingham International Fashion Week will take place in the Birmingham City Banqueting Suite in Birmingham City Centre on the 28 February-1 March 2014. Tickets will go on sale in November/December 2013 and are available for the first 100 VIP visitors only. No general tickets will be released for AW14 shows. BHMFW will be the central location for press conferences, lunches, cocktails, fashion presentations, designer showrooms and the ultimate party and event scene in Birmingham during the 2014 Fashion Week. Exclusive ‘By Invitation Only’ event, with only a percentage of VIP tickets will be sold to the public. Industry professionals, press & media, buyers and fashion bloggers from around the globe will be in attendance. 

The Fashion Week possesses a vast historic space, providing an immense central art deco welcoming location for all fashion week-goers and attendees. BHMFW will take place over 2 days in the stunning locations of Birmingham City Centre historic council house. The venue for 2014 show is located in Victoria Square at the centre of the city. It links Birmingham’s financial and business district with the world class International Convention Centre and the National Indoor Arena, which are just five minutes by foot. Surrounded by art galleries, theatres and shops, these magnificent facilities are easily accessible from all major city routes. New Street Station with its intercity connections is less than a five-minute walk from the building. The venue rooms have received and welcomed Royalty, world leaders, media and film stars, people from the literary world and every type of business and organisation. The event venue will be transformed into a fashion heaven with the main runway, designer showrooms and presentation areas.

Designers have various options available to showcase and take part. Packages for 2014 are designed to suit both national and international emerging & established talent, ranging from £500 per day. New for 2014, will the added Designer Presentation and Showroom opportunities for young Emerging Designers. 

‘Air France/KLM are the official carriers for BHMFW 2014, where the event partners, sponsors and designers can take advantage of the great discounted air fares.’ 

Birmingham International Fashion Week is an Elpromotions event. 

The AW 2014 Collections will take place February 28th – 1st March, 2014. 

Press and Industry Registration is now open at: 

http://www.bhmfashionweek.com/register/media-registration 

- See more at: http://www.bhmfashionweek.com/press 

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DATE & VENUE RELEASED FOR AW14 RUNWAY SHOWS

Birmingham International Fashion Week 2014 will take place in Birmingham City Banqueting Suite in the City Centre on the 28 February-1 March. Tickets will go on sale online in November 2013 and are available for the first 100 VIP visitors only! No further tickets for general public will be released for AW14 shows.

BHMFW will take place over 2 days in the stunning locations of Birmingham City Centre historic council house. The venue will be transformed into a fashion heaven with the main runway, designer showrooms and presentation area. Designer and Sponsor opportunities are available online at www.bhmfashionweek.com or by email info@bhmfashionweek.com

BHMFW AW14 MEDIA PACKS RELEASED

We have now released our Official Media packs for Designers, Sponsors and Partners 

To download directly from our website, please visit www.bhmfashionweek.com

For more information, please contact us via email at info@bhmfashionweek.com or call 0121 270 6654 outside of UK +441212706654

We have 3 options available for national and international talent, ranging from only £500 per day. We have added the Designer Presentation and Showroom opportunities especially designed for Emerging Designers and brands. Its your opportunity to showcase during Runway shows in a Designer Showroom along with other like minded designers and talent from across the globe. Each designer is allowed to sell and take orders from Buyers/General public. 

Available AW14 Designer packages:

Designer Presentation & Showroom Package 1 - £500

Opportunity to present in a designer showroom during the show Presentation for 1 day

Includes a clothes rail and a spot in ‘Designer Showroom’ area 

Website links

Social Media Marketing & PR (included daily until the event)

Designer Packages Package 1 - £1,000

Catwalk time

Logo placement on all press materials

Website links

Social Media Marketing & PR (included daily until the event)

Designer Packages Package 1 - £2,000

Catwalk time

Logo placement on all press materials

Full page in show program Front page website links

Name mentioned in interviews Gift bag placement

1 runner

Social Media Marketing & PR (included daily until the event)

Available AW14 Sponsor & Partner packages:

BHMFW Title Sponsor

Naming rights to the event Reserved area of an event Full page in a show program Plasma screen spot

Logo placement on screens during any pre-press events & after party

Staff uniforms

Opportunities to organise fashion shows, VIP/Celebrity appearances,

press conferences, interviews and photo shoots Social media updates

Logo on board and backdrops

Logo on all press materials

Logo on website (front page) 10 VIP tickets

BHMFW Main Sponsor

Half page in a show program

Plasma screen spot

Logo placement on screens during any pre-press events & after party

Social media updates

Logo on board and backdrops

Logo on all press materials

Logo on website (front page)

5 VIP tickets

BHMFW Runway Sponsor

Sponsor a specific runway show for a day Plasma screen spot

Logo placement on screens during any pre-press events & after party

Social media updates

Logo on board and backdrops 

Logo on all press materials 

Logo on website (front page) 

3 VIP tickets

BHMFW Partner Opportunities

Plasma screen spot

Social media updates

Logo on board and backdrops 

Logo on all press materials 

Logo on website (front page) 

2 VIP tickets

For more information on all BHMFW 2014 Show Media packages, please contact us directly at info@bhmfashionweek.com