The Birmingham Clothes Show Live 2014

On Thursday 5th December the 'Birmingham Clothes Show Live' came to the NEC displaying some of the latest fashion the country has to offer. We saw some of the best models, emerging designers, household name fashion designers such as 'Zandra Rhodes', Beauty and cosmetic giants 'Barry M' as well as retail magnate 'Asos'. Over the next few days thousands of fashionable young people will grace the event in search of a bargain, fashion inspiration, hope to gain exposure or better yet, get scouted by one of the top modelling agencies in the country 'Select Models'.

The 'Skool Girl' magazine team and I headed down to the Clothes Show to find some cool trendsetters and see the main attraction - the runway show and we were not disappointed!

The show was opened by singer 'Jetta' who set the show off to a brilliant start with her incredible vocals. The models looked fierce wearing garments from both emerging designers and household name such as 'Giles'.

Some of my favourite designs were the mens wear by Fashion Designer 'Ema Ranger' I loved her fabric choice and colour palette, I thought it was a great take on street wear.

I also loved the collection by fashion designer 'Alice Vandy', I thought the fit on the catsuits were brilliant, and her use of print and colours made the collection fun and youthful.

The dancers also put on an amazing performances which consisted of a variety of dance styles from contemporary to lyrical.

After the show it was time to find the trend setters and found some cool girls who we thought had the best sense of style. It's always interesting to come to the clothes show to see other people and how they express their individual style.

My favourite part of the day has to be when I met both fashion journalist 'Hilary Alexander', and fashion designer 'Zandra Rhodes' - like literally I fanned out and had fashion moment. They gave me great advice which I value as a fashion design graduate myself. (Interviews with both of them will be posted some time this week).
                                                                Me & Hilary Alexander

                         
                                                     Me & Fashion Designer Zandra Rhodes

As we were browsing around we came across the 'Asos' graduate market place, where we met fashion graduate 'Molly Trubody'. We loved her collection  which was full of bright, colourful, furry things. It was great, I felt happy just looking at it lol. Taking her inspiration from harajuku and Japanese fashion, Molly looks as if she has definitely carved her own identity in the UK market.

After looking at all the great clothes and glamorous beauty and nail varnish stands, it was time to go *sigh*. I honestly had a lovely time and will definitely be attending next year

Me and the 'Skool Girl' Magazine team, we had a great day!