Stylish Launch For West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK

Northern Ireland’s premiere style event, West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK, geared up for its twelfth season of catwalk shows featuring glamorous audiences, elegant runway models and enough clothes and make-up to satisfy even the most passionate fashionista, with a stylish launch at the five star, Merchant Hotel in Belfast.

Cathy Martin, organiser of the series of catwalk shows and style events, which will take place over four days from 13 October, presented the very best in the new season’s trends as well as the event’s busy show schedule to 100 guests, including local fashionistas and style VIPs. She also announced the range of local and international designers and retailers taking part in the popular October event. Local designers including Una Rodden, Grainne Maher, Zoe Boomer and Jude Cassidy will all showcase alongside high street favourites M&S, Firetrap, Castle Court, Jigsaw and The OUTLET. Designer boutiques from right across Northern Ireland - including Candy Plum in Hillsborough, Rebecca Jane in Downpatrick, SJ Boutique in Magherafelt, Elegance in Lurgan and Paparazzi in Lisburn among others, will also showcase.

The full show schedule and design competition details are all available online at www.belfastfashionweek.com along with details of this season’s trends plus links to all participant retailers and sponsors.  Catwalk tickets, which cost £15.00, (or £20 for a limited number of exclusive front row seats) are available from the Belfast Welcome Centre on 02890246609 or via the website. Ticket price includes a fabulous goodie bag from beauty partner Boots and a refreshing West Coast Cooler.