Most of you will know I live in the north, Leeds, to be exact. I love my city – it’s vibrant, friendly and has some fantastic, award-winning creative talent. For anyone interested in fashion (aside from shopping) however, the north has serious drawbacks.
Almost all major fashion brands are based in London. There are a few flying the flag up here – Republic is in Leeds, Rare is Liverpool-based, Boo Hoo is in Manchester and our homegrown haute couture label Aqua is proud of its Leeds heritage. But high street favourites, famous labels and fashion week remain resolutely down south. It’s enough to make a northern gal stamp her Loboutin-clad feet.
That’s why when the folks at eve contacted me about their Fashion Swap events, I was more than happy to give them a shout out… because they’re both past the Watford Gap! Hooray!
eve’s Fashion Swaps are happening on Wednesday 15th September (tomorrow!) from 6pm at Dukes 92, Castlefield, Machester, and Thursday 23rd September at PanAm, Albert Docks, Liverpool. All you stylish northern folk have to do is take along one unwanted, good quality piece of clothing and you’ll get to walk out with something completely new to you! Everyone wins!
The events are hosted by the fabulously lovely Louise Redknapp and as well as all the fun clothes-swapping business, you’ll get style advice and mini manicures. Did I mention it’s all free, too?
If your wardrobe needs a refresh, you’re stuck in a style rut or you just want to experience some of the fashion fun those London folk enjoy on a regular basis, you’ll need to book a ticket. Just text ‘eve Liverpool’ or ‘eve Manchester’ to 82500 and you’ll be sent a unique code to your phone that you’ll need to show on the door.
I’m hoping I can make it to the Liverpool event – let me know if you’re going and if you spot me make sure you come say hello!
Oh dammit Jen, I would love to meet you but I’m on holiday then! Grrrr. Have a wonderful time in my fab city 🙂
Thanks for letting me know about this, I might try and get over to the Manchester event tomorrow!
Totally agree with you on the fashion drawbacks of living in the North. I study fashion design in Huddersfield and it was so difficult to find a work placement outside of London! I do hope to move down there after graduation though 🙂
Damn it! I’d so have gone to one of these but am off on holiday tomorrow! Boo!
Oh no, I’m not in Manchester until Saturday. Sounds like such a great event as well! x
Gosh! Jen, I might try to hop along to this – it depends on work and me finding a decent item of clothing I fancy swapping. Will keep my eyes peeled for you if so. Sounds like an ace event. xx
Ahh, if only I live in the Uk! Fashion swaps sounds like so much fun:)
i love the idea of fashion swaps, very thrifty and you can always find something for nothing! Hope you dont mind me asking, buuuut im actually going to leeds for the first time in november for a few days, mainly to see The lush gaslight anthem, but was wondering what there is to do? ive done a bit of routing around and the tropical world ( ithink?) sounds right up my street lol. and of course i want to go on a spree and see what the highstreet (if any?) has to offer!
Love your bloggy 🙂 xx
Oooh I’m going to this too. I’m going through my wardrobe this afternoon figuring out what to bring.
thanks for letting me know, fellow northerner!
Sounds lik a fun event. That reminds me, must do a post to support my friend Joan who’s organising a swishing fundraiser for Huntingdons. xx
Oh wow these sound exciting, and hear hear for flying the northern flag! More people need to do so. Fingers crossed they’ll look to Leeds or Sheffield next time too! jazzy ♥
Oh yay Liverpool! I love Liverpool. Let me knwo if you’re going and I might pop down!
I went last night and it was great fun. Got a couple of lovely summer dresses and a funky jumper dress. Also got to interview the lovely (and God she is gorgeous) Louise Redknapp.
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Have fun at the Livepool event if you go.
Sounds so much fun! I am in the South-West so miss out on the London and Northern fun!!
i love the idea of fashion swaps.The event are hosted in most beautiful city of the Europe.
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