The countdown is on to Derry-Londonderry’s first dedicated fashion festival – Fashion Fest 2014 – which will bring the catwalk to some of the city’s most stunning historic buildings, from November 20 – 23.

Top industry gurus and designers including Wayne Hemingway, Sonya Lennon, Una Rodden and Oliver Doherty, are just a few of the well-known names among an inspirational line-up of fashion figures who will be on hand to pass on their knowledge of the industry over four days of creative events.

All the action kicks off on Wednesday evening, November 19, with a magical Winter Wonderland Collaboration Catwalk event at the Maldron Hotel, and some beautiful Christmas couture heralding the beginning of Derry’s festive programme.

The city’s inaugural Fashion Fest celebration features a wide array of highlights for fashion fans including a special industry focus workshop for budding designers and fashion retailers, taking place on Thursday November 20.

A  stunning Irish Wedding Fashion Showcase will follow on Friday set against the spectacular backdrop of St Columb’s Cathedral and showcasing some of Ireland’s best designers and the latest wedding designs.

This leads on Saturday November 22, to an exclusive Designer Fashion Showcase in St Columb’s Hall, featuring top design names Edel MacBride, Una Rodden, Oliver Doherty and Tamsin Blackbour among a formidable array of talent, topped off with drinks, music and dancing.

Throughout the festival, the city’s historic Cathedral Quarter will play host to dozens of eclectic stalls, pop-up shops and exhibitions during its quirky Vintage Fair which brings some Portobello Road style to the city! While a rich programme of workshops, fashion demos and exhibitions will take place in a variety of venues.

If you would like to be part of some of the exclusive events, a limited number of tickets are still available to purchase at www.derrycity.gov.uk/fashionfest. For more information on all the events contact Tara Nicholas on:  028 7136 5151, ext. 6980.