It’s time to catch up on the latest seasonal trends as the hotly anticipated event of Fashion Fest 2015, the Gala Fashion Show takes place this Saturday, in St Columbs Hall, Derry, showcasing the latest in cutting edge design and local trends.
The city’s own first lady of fashion, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Elisha McCallion, said: “I am delighted to see the return of Fashion Fest, which has already established itself as one of the city’s top cultural events. Last year’s programme was a real success attracting talent from across the country who found the perfect platform to showcase their work, and forging new links between creative talents from both sides of the border.
“Derry is really beginning to establish a name for itself in the fashion world, and with centres such as the Fashion and Textile Design Hub providing support for emerging new designers we really have the potential to make the city the fashion capital of the North.”
Business Opportunities Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council, Louise Breslin, has been working with local designers and retailers to put the final touches to the event. “This is our second year of Fashion Fest and I’m delighted that we have established such a fantastic network of designers and retailers dedicated to supporting and promoting the local fashion industry through the programme.
For those who enjoy the glamour of the catwalk there will be a stunning Gala Fashion Show in St Columb’s Hall on Saturday night, featuring a glittering array of style from a host of designers the High Street and independent retailers, including the Autumn/Winter 2015 Collection from top International Designer, Helen Cody, which we are really excited about!”
Local retailers in the city are celebrating Fashion Fest with plenty of in store promo opportunities for savvy local shoppers hoping to bag a bargain.
To find out more about the programme and to book tickets for the Gala Catwalk event on Saturday 14th November go to www.derrystrabane.com/fashionfest