Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles Launch Event - behind the scenes

We organised the launch event for Jen Ford of Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles and it was a huge success. The event was well attended and attracted a diverse and enthusiastic audience. I have never been to a catwalk where people gasp, cheer and clap outfits as they are modeled.

Here are some behind the scene photographs to paint a picture of the event.

Ali and I styled areas with era specific props from 1920s - 1980`s.

We will post some gorgeous photographs of our models in their era specific tableaux once post event publicity has been secured.

Emma Kitching worked with us as an intern and helped us to create the catwalk see her blog post here.

 (http://littlewildgoose.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/clifton-hill-antique-costume-and.html) 

The event was supported by a wonderful team of hair and make up artists, here are a few photographs of them in action.

Elle Hitchens

Fiona of Beehive Brides

Rashida Foy

Grace Kingsley make up and Jodie Austen hair stylist

Vicki Waghorn make up

Steven Rooney hair stylist

Rochelle Perks make up

Amy Harding hair stylist

Ginger Harris make up artist

Esme Walton - Shear Madness hair

 Our models were all amazing!

Our thanks go to the photographers who supported the event.

Venetia Norrington - Firetop Photography

Rosa Fay Photography

 Barbara Evripidou

Ibolya Feher

Natalie Martin

Helen Field

   Caroline Lyall

Our entertainers

Darren Campbell magician

The Marionettes

Some of our stall holders

On the Waterfront

Grass Root gifts

Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles

Pretty Nostalgic Magazine were there

Pretty Nostalgic Magazine

Come and meet some of the team from Pretty Nostalgic at the launch event.

Pretty Nostalgic is a fiercely independent and beautifully printed bi-monthly home and lifestyle magazine that focuses on vintage living and nostalgic values. 112 pages of inspiration, original features, and British made products and makers soon to be launched in USA and Australia.

THE SHOP IS OPEN!

FANTASTIC NEWS - Clifton Hill Costume & Textiles is open for trading from today!  Go along to Lower Clifton Hill and have a look at the amazing clothes and textiles and you can buy tickets for the launch event there too.

I popped in last night and the shop is looking fab - the most beautiful vintage wooden closets and haberdashery stands filled with gorgeous vintage materials, hats, lace, jewellery - it's just a treasure trove of goodies.  

Over the next couple of weeks Jen will be putting more on display but there are already so many goodies on show - go along and take a peek and I know you'll stay longer than you planned!

Directions:
Drive up Jacobs Wells Road and Lower Clifton Hill is the second turning on your left (near the top of the Hill).  You turn back on yourself up the hill and the shop is almost immediately on your right hand side, next to the Eldon Pub (highly recommended for a drink and great pub grub after your visit to the shop!)

Beehive Brides - BOUDOIR

Beehive Brides is the brainchild of professional hair and makeup artist Fiona Maynard.

Fiona is a fully qualified hairdresser with over 20 year’s experience, including work published in many British and continental hair magazines.

A specialist in colouring and dressing long hair, Fiona decided to boost her training ten years ago to become a fully qualified make-up artist.

She has since worked across a wide range of film and television projects, including the Magdelene Sisters, BBC drama Monarch of the Glen, Messiah and Cranford and Archangel with James Bond himself, Daniel Craig.

Our Interns

Emma Kitching

As a Fine Art Student at The University of the West Of England, Emma has spent the past two years creating work that continues to explore how traditional craft skills and techniques can be used to create contemporary art. Often she will combine her passion for using pre -loved, vintage or forgotten materials with her own embroidery or illustration to produce new and original pieces.
She has gained some work experience in London helping to organise, host and design arts events and parties. Emma hopes to continue in this line of work and has currently been contracted to design and hand make bespoke wedding stationery and decorations for her sisters upcoming wedding in August. Here are some examples of Emma`s work;

Our models - CATWALK

Rosie

Model, Actor, Film & Stage Crew

Rosie is a theatre, art and literature practitioner with a deep passion for musical theatre.  She has been involved in TV productions and shows around the South along side paid modelling projects. She is enthusiastic, confident and hardworking.

Our models - CATWALK

Holly

Holly is just starting out as a model and hopes to develop her portfolio.