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Well Done to Danielle Hull - Winner of the Norwich Fashion Week Model Competition

There are lots of photos out there detailing the recent Norwich Fashion Week events. Have a look through for inspiration! 

Norwich Fashion Week Launch Rehearsal by Vanilla

Norwich Fashion Show Launch By The Forum 

Norwich Lanes Fashion Show by Evening News

Norwich Fashion Week Cut & Cloth Show by Vintage  Norwich

Backstage at Norwich Fashion Week Vintage Day By Vintage Norwich 

NFW Open Evening at The Gallery by Vanilla with Danielle Hull winner of the NFW Model Competition 

Vanilla Fashion Show at Sprowston Road

And many more to come! Please email info@vanillanorwich.co.uk if you'd like us to add your photos or blog post.

Red and orange or mustard yellow and electric blue!

I thought I would put together a little snap shot of what to wear for some of the events throughout the week.

For Norwich Fashion Week Launch Catwalk Show 22nd September 

I am loving the Optic Shock trend, colours are still amazingly bright this season. Look for bright body-con dresses then add your favourite statement block heels, colour clashed jewels, clashing prints and snake print bag and you'll be ready to dassle the fashionistas of Norwich! Stripes and bold colours remain high on the radar.. so, if you are daring wear colour block and clash your colours.
Try red and orange or mustard yellow and electric blue... yummy :)

I will be wearing my fave Vanilla red/black striped 60’s inspired body-con dress with leopard print winkle pickers, mixed metallic earrings, angled crop leather jacket and I will be carrying my oversized plaited Vanilla bag... see if you can spot me and say hi!

BY Louise Lace 

Autumn/ Winter Trends 2011 @ Norwich Fashion Week

Norwich Fashion Week is fast approaching! At Vanilla I am preparing the looks, trends and dressing our amazing NFW modelling team to WOW you on the catwalk.

What are we all going to wear ? The Autumn/ Winter trends are inspiring, a retro flash back from early 40’s to late 80’s. It's a season of shapes and having fun with your clothes.

There's a girl/boy look - From chelsea boots to ankle grazing trousers, tailored masculine suiting, tweed, brogues all worn with an air of confidence. With a 60's feel to this look your key pieces should be tailored trousers, a crisp white shirt and man-feel shoes. Sleek tailoring and geometric patterns, polo necks are tucked into pencil skirts, crombie coats and grandad knits.
Louise's Stylist tip: wear your shirts buttoned to the top!

The Prim and Polished Look - The eccentric lady land of all things quirky and thrown together in a stylish way. From lace, brocade, floor scraping knitwear, girly 50's style dresses, kitten heels and ankle lace socks. Kooky vintage inspired pieces from 60's dolly bird to 40's post war Britain. Mary Jane’s are worn with stockings, peter-pan blouses, faux fur and a dressing-up box feel.

The Optic Shock - Our colour wheel from the summer carrys through to A/W'11 - Fabulous hues of rust, orange and berry tones. This look carries through the 70's feel from the summer. Keep your wide leg trousers girls! With all things bright and beautiful - actually make that loose, polka-dotted, digital prinedt, glittery, furry and bejewelled. It only makes sense if you throw it all together :)

The New Native - A shift in the summer homespun look - A Navajo feel with block colour ponchos, tassle boots, prairie embroidery and crochet. Add your block heeled boots and digi-print accessories. Louise's Stylist tip: add shoulder length earings and horn necklaces!
Oversized knitwear, dip-dyed faux fur and sleeveless sheepskin. Layering is key to the native look.

Most of all - Have fun!

More coming soon from me on what we'll all be wearing for the shows!

from Louise Lace, Stylist @VanillaNorwich 

If you'd like to be "styled" by Louise please email: info@vanillanorwich.co.uk

Programme of Events 19th - 29th September

Monday September 19 to Sunday September 25

The Mall fashion discount shopping event.
Get discounts on new autumn and winter collections from many of the fashion retailers in The Mall. Until September 25.

Wednesday September 21 to Thursday September 29

John Lewis window display
NUCA fashion degree student window display exhibition at John Lewis

Thursday September 22

Norwich Fashion Week Launch - Independent Fashion Show
Fashion show showcasing the new collections from Norwich’s independent retailers.
At: Fusion in The Forum
Time: 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Tickets £10, available soon
Hair by The Gallery and makeup by MAC at Jarrolds

Friday September 23

Fashion and beauty event at Jarrold
Meet Jarrold’s Personal Stylist
Join Judy Chapman in Emporium on the fashion floor for a glass of fizz and the chance to talk to her about new season fashion and colours.
Men’s styling
Meet Jarrold’s men’s stylist Tim Benns who will be available for consultations on menswear.
Free hand massages at The Retreat
Meet Diane from The Retreat, Jarrold’s new suite of beauty rooms and enjoy a free hand massage.
11am-3pm

Norwich Lanes Fashion Show
Catwalk fashion show showcasing the new collections from Norwich Lanes
At: St Gregory’s Church with after party at The Birdcage
Time: 8pm
Tickets £10 available soon (includes drink on arrival and goody bag which includes discounts on fashion from some of the Norwich Lanes boutiques). Retailers showing:
Antidote, Catfish/Dogfish, Daisy & Lola, Elements, Goldfinches, Love Couture, Philip Browne, Soho Hip and Walkers.
With hair by: Barry Alan, Blades, The Egg, Flint and Hooloovoo.

Saturday September 24

Norwich Lanes Shopping Event
Shopping discounts, flash sales and promotions in the shops in Norwich Lanes. Use your discount from the Norwich Lanes Fashion Show.

Fashion Day at Jarrolds
Take a look at the new season’s collections including the launch of new brand to the store NW3, while you sip sparkling wine. There will be gifts with selected purchases and the chance to win a Jarrold Pamper Experience and £250 to spend on fashion.

Sunday September 25

Mad Hatters Tea Party vintage day and fashion show
At: The Library Restaurant, with Blue Skies Vintage Event Management and A Most Curious Party.
Tea party, fashion shows, live music, vintage fair, styling demo by the Fabulous Miss K and lots more.
From 11am
Tickets £5, available from The Library Restaurant
On the catwalk: Prim Vintage, Antidote Vintage, Goldfinches Vintage, Lulu Vintage, Daisy & Lola,Van Dal, Vintage By Appointment, Vintage wedding dresses and lingerie, plus lots more.
Exhibitors at the Vintage Fair: Sugar & Hatter, Jane Kenning, Antonella Muscat photography, Lulu Vintage, Antidote Vintage, Your Vintage Life, Susan Sedon Vintage Jewellery, Wake Up Little Susie Vintage Clothes and Lifestyle, Vintage By Appointment plus lots more.

Monday September 26

The Gallery hair and beauty event.
Learn how you can get the looks for AW 11/12.
At: The Gallery Haircutters on Waterloo Road.
From 7pm
Free, but call to book your place 01603 787248.


Tuesday September 27

Open Stores
Showcasing the work of local and up-and-coming fashion designers.
Located at Ethika on Timberhill, Verandah on Upper St Giles and in designers own studios and boutiques across Norwich.
Designers involved include:
At Ethika on Timberhill, Norwich: Elizabeth Radford, Annette Rolston, Bridget O’Connell, Jules Fry, Alice Bodgener, Alison Varley, Marian Williams, City College Norwich up and coming designers Chloe Kent and Leah Leveridge and others tbc.
At Verandah on Upper St Giles, Norwich: Marilyn Thomas, Liz Clarke and Sally Ronaldson
On Wensum Street, Norwich: Claudia Orrell of Silk & Sawdust, 23a Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1LA
Vanessa Lewis, Vanessa Lewis boutique, 23 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1LA

Jarrolds fashion show
12pm – 3pm
See new season fashion being modeled around the store. Brands showing include Hobbs, NW3, Viyella, Gerry Weber, Coast, FWM, Jaeger, Phase Eight, Maison Scotch, Sandwich, Max Mara Weekend, Hackett, Superdry and Camel Active.

Wednesday September 28

Vanilla Fashion Show
View the new collection available at Vanilla and learn how you can wear next season’s trends.
At: Vanilla on Sprowston Road
Time: 7.30pm
Ticket information coming shortly.

Fashion on film: Cinema City presents…Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Join the Cinema City team for a memorable evening of fashion, film and cocktails. Vintage Norwich will be taking over the bar with Bellini cocktails, a vintage dressing up box and vintage styling tips. Plus G&G will be DJing with vintage vinyl.
Time: 8.30pm
Dress code: Dress to impress. The best dressed couple wins a joint membership to Cinema City.

Thursday September 29

Norwich Fashion Week high street shopping extravaganza
Shop until you drop as the shops open ‘til late with exclusive discounts, offers and goody bags in conjunction with the finale of Norwich Fashion Week.
Shops taking part so far include:
Jarrold, Debenhams, John Lewis, The Mall, Bravissimo and House of Fraser, many more are to be confirmed.

Vanilla Trend Presentation Lunch
Enjoy a two-course lunch and a glass of wine while you find out how you can wear the trends for the new season. At: St Benedict’s Restaurant.
Time: Midday.
Tickets cost £16.50 and include lunch, a drink, coffee and entry to the style presentation.
Call: St Benedict’s Restaurant on 01603 765377.
Vanilla Fashion Show
View the new collection available at Vanilla and learn how you can wear next season’s trends.
At: Vanilla on Ipswich Road
Time: 7.30pm
Ticket information coming shortly.

Video for Norwich Fashion Week supported by City College Norwich