Menswear show to launch Belfast Fashion Week 2015
FASHIONWEEK is always a key fashion event worth seeing in Belfast and this year it's bigger than ever and starts with Menswear Show from Thursday 15th October and since launching the full line up back in August , the event launches it's 20th season and runs in the city from 15th-18th October with nightly catwalk shows, plus the return of Sushi Saturday and Style Sunday, as well as welcoming a whole host of new additions including a menswear show, the Fashion Souk and a body image workshop, ‘To Be Beautiful’, this season will see a jam-packed schedule like none before.
The event also supports local designers and brands such as QUIZ, DV8,Blue INC plus many others to showcase their fashion looks for the season.
Speaking at launch event in August Esther Small, brand manager for West Coast Cooler, sponsor of the event, said: “People here wear their style well, so we want to celebrate that. It is exciting to see such a fantastic programme of events for what will undoubtedly be a very busy season of show-stopping style. There are some really cool additions to the schedule, which are exciting, fresh and an ideal fit to the West Coast Cooler brand.”
Speaking of the FASHIONWEEK programme, director Cathy Martin said: “Reaching a milestone like our twentieth season makes me think back to where we’ve come from, but looking forward, I have no doubt that today’s launch will whet the buds of Belfast’s stylistas for the season ahead. We’re delighted to showcase menswear exclusively and we’ll have some top international brands as well as a host of new designers to support, with some very edgy men’s collections.
“The shows will return to our fabulous BFW HQ in the heart of the city, and we’ll showcase the very best of our local designers and independent boutiques along with the hotly-anticipated ranges from our most loved international high street brands.
“As well as the fabulous fashion I am delighted to announce we will be welcoming Italian restaurant Fratelli to the FASHIONWEEK family, as the official hosts of our pop-up pre-show eaterie and cocktail bar, serving delicious chichetti to our stylish audiences while they explore the shop-the show boutique alley.”
The event also supports local designers and brands such as QUIZ, DV8,Blue INC plus many others to showcase their fashion looks for the season.
Speaking at launch event in August Esther Small, brand manager for West Coast Cooler, sponsor of the event, said: “People here wear their style well, so we want to celebrate that. It is exciting to see such a fantastic programme of events for what will undoubtedly be a very busy season of show-stopping style. There are some really cool additions to the schedule, which are exciting, fresh and an ideal fit to the West Coast Cooler brand.”
Speaking of the FASHIONWEEK programme, director Cathy Martin said: “Reaching a milestone like our twentieth season makes me think back to where we’ve come from, but looking forward, I have no doubt that today’s launch will whet the buds of Belfast’s stylistas for the season ahead. We’re delighted to showcase menswear exclusively and we’ll have some top international brands as well as a host of new designers to support, with some very edgy men’s collections.
“The shows will return to our fabulous BFW HQ in the heart of the city, and we’ll showcase the very best of our local designers and independent boutiques along with the hotly-anticipated ranges from our most loved international high street brands.
“As well as the fabulous fashion I am delighted to announce we will be welcoming Italian restaurant Fratelli to the FASHIONWEEK family, as the official hosts of our pop-up pre-show eaterie and cocktail bar, serving delicious chichetti to our stylish audiences while they explore the shop-the show boutique alley.”
Fashion Week returns for 20th season
Also the event will support local breast cancer "Pretty "n" Pink" in which donations will be collected at the fashion events to support women after undergoing debilitating breast cancer surgery or treatment. Belfast FASHIONWEEK's Official charity partner of Style Sunday will be Action Cancer in which proceeds will go towards breast screening for women aged 40-49 and 70+.
Your Guide to BELFAST FaSHION WEEK 2015:
Here we've complied all the events to see at this years West Coast Cooler's Belfast FASHIONWEEK 2015.
THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER, 8.00PM - DESIGNER BOUTIQUES AND LOCAL DESIGNERS. Tickets priced at £20 or £30 for FROW available from 028 9024 6609 or via links on www.belfastfashionweek.com
THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER, 6.00PM – THE MENSWEAR SHOW featuring the very best from local and international brands and designers.
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER, 8.00PM - HIGH STREET. Tickets priced at £20 or £30 for FROW available from 028 9024 6609 or via links on www.belfastfashionweek.com
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 11am-1pm ‘To Be Beautiful’ The Body Image Symposium at BFW HQ in Bruce Street. FREE
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 11AM-4PM The Fashion Souk at BFW HQ. Vintage, pre-owned, pre-loved and recycled clothing & accessories from some of Northern Ireland’s most stylish fashionistas.
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER, 2.00-4.00pm - SUSHI SATURDAY “The Director’s Cut”. To book call 02890421509 price £30pp.
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER, 8.00pm – EXCEL CLOTHING. Tickets priced at £20 or £30 for FROW available from 028 9024 6609 or via links on www.belfastfashionweek.com
And Finally..
SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER, 2.00-5.00pm - STYLE SUNDAY in support of Action Cancer and sponsored by Marks & Spencer. To book call SHU on 028 9038 1655, price £45pp.
For More on Tickets and info on West Coast Cooler FASHION WEEK Visit: belfastfashionweek.com
It's not long now until West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK returns for 20th season in Belfast with a huge week of unmissable fashion events to see.