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Designer threads for fashion friendly prices @ Naphisa

Lockdown Models Susan Brosnan and Jean Kenny at the launch of Naphisa Boutique, Cook Street

A select group of guests attended the launch of Naphisa Boutique’s Spring/Summer Collection, last week in Cork city.

Showcasing the looks for the new season were Lockdown models, Susan Brosnan and Former Miss Cork, Jean Kenny. The glamorous event was styled by Fashion & Beauty Editor of the Evening Echo, Emma Connolly who outlined about the key trends for the season; block colours, 70’s Glamour and iconic 60’s style dresses inspired by Jackie Onassis.

Former Miss Cork Jean Kenny at Naphisa Boutique, styling by Evening Echo Fashion & Beauty Editor, Emma Connolly

Specialising in New and Nearly New high-end Designer Labels at a fraction of the original cost, Naphisa Boutique is one of Cork City’s most exclusive boutiques. For all fashionistas out there, the ethos of Naphisa is more pertinent now than ever. Fashion-conscious ladies will always want quality clothes but don’t want to compromise on budget. Naphisa represents a saving grace for all those ladies who want to be well-dressed but with without the high-end price tag.

With designers such as Miu Miu, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Armani, Versus by Versace, Rick Owens, Ralph Lauren, Ischiko, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana sit comfortably beside Guess, Paul Smith, Chine, Girbaud and Max Mara. Accessories are also catered for with DKNY and Otazu which has unique and funky pieces and are perfect gifts for the lady who has everything. There is also a fabulous selection of shoes available.

Models Susan & Jean Kenny at Naphisa Boutique. Styling: Emma Connolly

Both boutique managers, Deirdre Hourihan and Marian Mullen were in agreement that the event was a tremendous success. Speaking about the event Deirdre Hourihan said, “It’s been an incredible evening. It’s fantastic to see so many of our clients in the store this evening and a remarkable number of new clients. The launch of the Spring/Summer Collection gives us a chance to showcase the best of what Naphisa Boutique can offer to discerning women who are looking for investment designer pieces at reasonable prices.”

Lockdown's Susan Brosnan at the Naphisa Boutique event. Hair: Sobe Brown. Styling: Emma Connolly.Makeup: Clare Leamy, House of Sobe

For further information on Naphisa call (021) 427 3787 or follow them on Facebook

Appletiser Fashion, Fizz & Fabulous Style!

Lockdown's Kellie Forde at last years Appletiser StyleFix event.

We can’t wait for this year’s Appletiser Style FIX in Cork this April! Appletiser StyleFIX exploded onto Ireland’s fashion scene last year with an all-Ireland fashion tour which gave fashionistas a fabulous fashion-fix.  Set to continue into 2011, Appletiser has once again teamed up with Ireland’s top shopping destinations to bring StyleFIX back on the road kicking off in Mahon Point, Cork on 16 April.

Audience members at the events, which will take place in shopping centres and other locations throughout the country, will enjoy high-impact fashion shows throughout the day showcasing the hottest trends of season on the catwalk. With a whole host of stylish stores, from A Wear to French Connection, Oasis to Zara, Monsoon to River Island and department store Debenhams, Mahon Point’s StyleFIX will have something to tickle everyone’s fashion fancy.

Those attending will also be able to sample delicious complimentary Appletiser while receiving free advice and mini make overs from Seka Cosmetic’s professionals. Seka Cosmetics is the first cosmetics company in Ireland to have their organic products made in Ireland and each product is named after something to do with Ireland such as ‘Shamrock’ or ‘Emerald Isle’ eye shadows.

Denise Farrell, Brand Manager for Appletiser said, “Appletiser is a unique sparkling drink, made from 100% fruit juice and has no added sugars or colours, however the bright green bottle or can will allow you to add that burst of colour to any outfit.  Appletiser is the perfect drink for ladies on the go looking for a delicious and healthy thirst quencher and an easy, tasty way of squeezing in one of their five a day.”

The Appletiser StyleFIX tour stops off in Cork, Dublin, Sligo, Belfast and Blanchardstown. Look out for the dates in a centre near you or log on to facebook at www.facebook.com/AppletiserIreland for weekly updates.

Lockdown's Kellie Forde at Appletiser StyleFIX

Wine Tasting @ The Elm Tree

Lockdown’s Mairead O’Farrell & Etaoin O’hAilpin were pictured recently at The inaugural wine tasting at one of our favourite venues, The Elm Tree, Glounthaune followed by Canapés & Music With Ireland’s Leading Authority of Rhone Valley Wines.

Some girls get all the nice bookings!

Derek and Lorraine Walshe from The Elm Tree with Lockdown Models Mairead O'Farrell and Etaoin O'hAilpin at The Elm Tree, Glounthaune. Pic Gerard McCarthy

The brightest star to come out of Cork in our industry for a decade

One of the brightest talents to come out of Ireland in recent years in the modelling scene, Jennifer Foley, has returned from working with her European agents in London & Paris and is back on home soil for local clients who want to book her for campaigns, shows & shoots. Jennifer has been busy this year back and forth working in Europe (Ford Paris / IMG London) & she has become a shining light for Irish girls coming up the ranks. We leave you with some of her most recent shoot pics which speak for themselves!

 

http://www.lockdown.ie/femalemodels.php?model=jennifer

Laundry Room hosts stylish fashion & recruitment event

Top Model Jennifer Foley joins newly crowned Miss Cork Universe 2011 Anita O'Brien to step out in style for stylish brand Laundry Room

Top Irish model Jennifer Foley joined newly crowned Miss Cork Universe Anita O’Brien to showcase the latest range from Laundry Room which is available in Brown Thomas, Cork,  With the fashionable help of stylist Angela Scanlon (angelascanlon.com), Laundry Room hosted a La Creme Recruitment client evening in the penthouse of the Clarion Hotel in Cork. The brand which has become a favourite of Lockdown Directors Vivienne Kelly & Emer O’Sullivan was recently featured on Ireland AM & Off The Rails – both of which can be seen on the TV3 & RTE catch -up players online.

So get yourself into Brown Thomas stores & BT2 Dublin now to see the latest Laundry Room collection!

Lockdown win the People’s Choice Award for ‘Most Influential Model Agency In Ireland’ at the Irish Fashion Awards

Ripples of excitement ran through the Lockdown camp today when the gorgeous Faye Dinsmore announced on her site for the Irish Fashion Awards that our little Cork based agency with a big heart has won the Peoples Choice Award for ‘Most Influential Model Agency in Ireland’.

Our young directors Emer O’Sullivan & Vivienne Kelly, have worked multiple jobs and made many sacrifices behind the scenes over the past 5 years to slowly build a reputable agency that would raise the standard of models here. Lockdown’s leading ladies today thanked their team of models, staff and clients for the votes & support over the past 5 years. ’We are over the moon with today’s news, we can’t thank everyone enough for putting us up there with the best in the country, it’s such an honour & we really look forward to flying the Lockdown flag at the Mansion House in 2weeks time’ said Vivienne. ’We have always surrounded ourselves with models & staff that are as positive and hard working as we are and I think our clients have solid faith in our future vision & services as a result’ said Emer. Thanks to their hard work & foward vision, many of the faces on Lockdown’s books have had the opportunity to model abroad, not to mention all the business and prosperity they have brought to Munster through their spectacular Cork Fashion Week which this year, celebrates it’s third year. Cork Fashion Week, the brainchild of Emer & Vivienne, has provided a huge professional platform for many homegrown fashion designers, design students, makeup artists, stylists, hair stylists, bloggers etc. and has attracted a national following to Cork for the annual shows each year.

Lockdown's leading ladies, directors Emer O'Sullivan & Vivienne Kelly

Visit the girls on Facebook (Vivienne Lockdownmodels / Emer Lockdownmodels / Cork Fashion Week / Miss Cork) or on Twitter (Cork dFashion Week / Miss Cork 2010) to congratulate them.  Stay tuned for more info on the awards night which takes place at the Mansion House, Dublin on March 31st next featuring international judges from the fashion industry, including Karen Millen.

Visit Faye’s awards site for futher details: http://www.irishfashionawards.com/nominees#13 

Argos opens 40th Store in Clonmel

Lockdown’s current Miss Tipperary Aisling Bourke was on hand last Saturday to open the 40th Argos store in Ireland.

 

Lockdown's Miss Tipperary Aisling Bourke joins Tpp FM comp winner Nuala Molloy and staff to celebrate the 40th Argos store opening in Ireland at Clonmel Showgrounds Shopping Centre

Argos is delighted to open its 40^th store in Ireland, today (Saturday 5^th of March 2011) at the Showgrounds Shopping Centre in Clonmel, Tipperary. Celebrating 15 years in Ireland this year, the Clonmel store opening is another milestone for the company.

Lockdown's Miss tipperary Aisling Bourke at the Argos 40th store opening, Clonmel, Tipperary

The Argos store has created 30 new jobs for Tipperary. After a successful recruitment drive in recent weeks with over 1,500 applications received, these positions have now been filled.

The latest store will incorporate a new format for Argos Ireland with an updated Jewellery counter and dedicated technology display areas.

Argos Ireland Media Relations Manager, Rachel Dealey, commented,

“We are excited to open our 40^th store, and after 15 years in Ireland, hope that we can continue to thrive and evolve. By creating over 25 new jobs for the Tipperary area we are committed to offering the local community value and choice, with convenience for shoppers remaining essential”.

Miss Tipperary Aisling Bourke opens the 40th Argos store in Ireland in Clonmel last weekend

Argos strives to be the best value general retailer and, with over 19,000 affordable ideas and 1,500 price cuts in the latest Spring/Summer Irish catalogue, we are committed to offering choice, value and convenience to all our customers in the Republic of Ireland.

Dressing up at The Dressing Room

 

Former Miss Cork Etaoin ni hAilpin for The Dressing Room

With one of the best selection of dresses in town, The Dressing Room on Emmet Place is one of Cork’s most loved boutiques, dedicated to providing adoreable & affordable clothing, jewellery, accessories and gifts. We were lucky to get a sneak preview of their new season collections modelled by Lockdown’s Etaoin ni hAilipin. With chic and sophisticated styles, we can’t wait to get our fashion mits into the store to try on the rest!

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Help us find a CFW fashion show venue

With all our annual shows taking place in the gorgeous hotels, clubs, shopping centres and outdoor locations that our beautiful city boasts, we are looking outside the box for a new venue to host one of our biggest Cork Fashion Week 2011 shows and we are open to suggestions from you – the people we run these events for.

We may be a long time away from the amazing shows we aspire to emulate at NY, London, Paris & Milan Fashion Weeks – and perhaps a few years short of their budgets to boot! But we know that our little city has a wealth of artistic people working from venues that are off the commercial and obvious trail for event venues. We established Cork Fashion Week to promote an ever growing underground artistic movement in Cork that we wanted to bring to a more public platform through our events. Fusing the talents & ideas of fashion designers, students, bloggers, makeup artists, hair stylists and business owners in the local fashion industry, we are very excited about working with everyone this year again. Our events are ready to go for CFW 2011, we are just looking for a great venue that represents what Cork embodies and CFW embodies for one of our biggest shows of the week.
Any suggestions?……

Emer@lockdown.ie vivienne@lockdown.ie

Inspiration: Prada SS 09 Venue

And another: Versace SS09 venue

New Lockdown Models Website & Blog Launches

Lockdown Models is proud to unveil our brand new website and blog. Visit us today at www.lockdown.ie