Rain Or Shine The Shoot Must Go On!

August 8, 2011

El Turco artistic team were at work practising for their Posh Girl Collection which is set to appear in some of the UK’s leading hair magazines. •    HAIR STYLIST: Robert Mehmet •    ASSISTANCE HAIR STYLIST: Joidy Norton •    HAIR COLOURIST: Dee Mehmet •    MODEL: Heather Spence •    STYLE: Hair Sweeping Beehive •    COLOURS: Very Pale Blonde [nggallery id=1649]

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Hats By The Beverley Dresser

August 7, 2011

The Beverley Dresser presents a selection of designer hats and fascinators kindly modelled by the ladies of Rolandos. The Beverley Dresser is a dress agency who sells nearly new items on a commission. They have everything you need for the races or a wedding, from the dress to the shoes and bags. Located near North Bar and open Monday to Saturday from 10 am till 4pm please feel free to…

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New Vintage Clothing Company – Moving Forward By Looking Back!

August 5, 2011

The New Vintage Clothing Company has opened their first store in the region as they move from clicks to bricks. Managing Director James Ash from Beverley is hoping that more stores will follow in the future and has not ruled out opening a store in his home town. The shop has been opened to give the company a retail outlet, they have been wholesaling for over 12 months and see…

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Jewellery With A Difference From Dainty Damsel

July 15, 2011

New jewellery firm Dainty Damsel is hoping to make a big impact after the launch of their online business. Dainty Damsel is the brainchild of designer Nicola Walgate, who gave up her business, Crave boutique in Hessle, to launch her own range of costume jewellery. HU17.net was present at the launch of the business last month, where many local firms showed their support for the new venture. She already has…

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Lucy Cressey Models @ Dainty Damsels Show

June 29, 2011

Beverley model Lucy Cressey used her talents to help promote a growing jewellery business at Hessle Country Park Inn last night. Lucy was one a number of models at an event staged by jewellery and accessories firm Dainty Damsels to promote their products and showcase what they and other related local businesses can bring to the local fashion scene. Dainty Damsel’s Sarah Shepherdson said the business aimed to find a…

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Conservative Club Fashion Show Goes Down A Storm

May 12, 2011

Beverley Conservative Club was the place to be for Beverley’s fashion-conscious women last night. Models strutted their stuff on a specially-constructed stage at the Wylies Road club, with some of the best local clothes shops in town showing off their wares. Clothes from Phase8, Marconna, Earth Collection, Beverley Dresser and East were on show, and they all went down well with the packed audience. It’s the third time the Conservative…

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Urchin: A Great Shoe Shopping Experience

April 20, 2011

Cool and funky are just two of the adjectives you can use to describe Urchin, a welcome addition to Beverley’s exciting ‘Boutique Street’. Urchin is run by Addy Hobson and Phyll Cook. Their goal is simple, uncomplicated and hits the right note – ‘To Make The Shoe Shopping Experience Great Fun’. They achieve this in a refreshing manner – a chill-out zone for the kids, loyalty cards and trained and…

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East Yorkshire Opticians Wins Best Fashion Practice in the UK!

April 15, 2011

Eyesite Opticians is officially the best Fashion Practice in the UK after winning a top national award at the 2011 Optician Awards. Known for being the home of designer eyewear in East Yorkshire for over twenty five years, Eyesite has always been at the cutting edge of quality and style. After sifting through 200 nominations, 30 judges picked out the very best UK Optics has to offer, with Eyesite beating…

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Beverley Business Shortlisted for Opticians Awards 2011

March 25, 2011

We are delighted to announce that Eyesite Opticians in Beverley have been picked from over 200 UK nominations for the shortlist of the Opticians Awards 2011. Quite an achievement to have reached this far as the only practice outside of London to have made it to this stage, they now compete with three other businesses in central London for the ultimate crown “Best Fashion Practice in the UK”. The team…

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Browns Birthday Fashion Show

March 25, 2011

Browns of Beverley marked its first anniversary in Beverley by hosting a fashion show. The show which was hosted at their store on Saturday Market drew in a large crowd with proceeds from the night being donated to the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1327] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…

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Rick Roberts Salon Prepare to Take Their Talent to the Runway

March 18, 2011

Rick Roberts Salon  in Beverley have secured their place in the hairdressing industries most fashion-led national competition. The salon team will now combine their technical expertise with trends taken fresh from the runway in a bid to secure The L’Oréal Professional Colour Trophy 2011. Rick Roberts Salons, stunning photographic entry showcased the salon team’s creative talents and shook off stiff competition from over 1200 UK entrants. Rick Roberts has now…

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Browns to Celebrate a Year of Trading With Fashion Show

March 15, 2011

Browns of Beverley will be celebrating its first birthday on Thursday 24 March with a spring/summer collection fashion show, in aid of the Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal. Louise Grant, Browns’ Manager says: “We are very excited about this event.  I can hardly believe a whole year has gone by since we opened the store.  Beverley has really welcomed us and it is such a lovely place to work.” “We are…

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Fashion Show @ The Hull Guildhall

March 1, 2011

Gareth Smith a stylist with Beverley salon Desired pulled off s great night as he hosted a fashion at the Hull Guildhall. Gareth organised the event to help raise the £3000 needed to take part in this years London Marathon in aid of Motor Neurone Disease Society. James Ash Managing Director of The New Vintage Clothing Company who were showcasing three brands, Rabbit Jelly, Rabbit Works and Rare Rags said;…

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Alyss Neville:Love at First Eyesite

February 16, 2011

Alyss Neville of Beverley has been modelling for Eyesite Opticians for just a few months now, and has been a proud face on Eyesite’s recent Valentines campaign  “Love at first Eyesite”. Alyss said; “It has been a really fun experience. The team at Eyesite love what they do, they’re all really welcoming and have been great to work with. Hopefully there’s more photo shoots in the upcoming months and I…

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Old Curtains and Bras Win Fashion Awards

February 16, 2011

East Riding students this morning won awards for their fashion outfits made from discarded net curtains, bras, old shirts and duvets. They were competing in the pre-worn fashion awards sponsored by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to highlight the 3,000 tonnes of clothes sent by residents to landfill last year. This is equivalent to three million pairs of jeans. The winner, Madeleine Burn, Churchill Avenue, Cottingham, an art and design…

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Friends of Longcroft School Prom Fashion Show

February 16, 2011

On Tuesday, in association with “The Fairy Godmothers” of 25 Ladygate, Beverley – FOLS presented their annual Prom Fashion Show. Students from years 11, 12 and 13, were fundamental in the success of the evening by managing all the back stage equipment/lighting/selling of tickets/modelling. The FOLS would like to thank the teachers who supported the students, the Renaissance Dance Company and The Longcroft Gospel Choir for providing the entertainment. Local…

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Local Hairdresser Promises a Fashion Night to Remember

February 3, 2011

Gareth Smith, 26, hair stylist from Desired in Beverley has a major passion for fashion and making people look beautiful. This April however, he is taking part in an event that neither he, nor anyone who knows him could have imagined him doing – the London Marathon which he is running in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Society. When his Mum’s best friend lost both her husband and daughter…

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Beverley Success at The Clothes Show Live!

December 22, 2010

James Ash, Managing Director of The New Vintage Clothing Ltd has just returned from a successful trip at The Birmingham NEC were The Clothes Show Live was hosted. With more than 150,000 visitors over the 6 day period it certainly wasn’t for the faint hearted. “I knew we were going to have to work hard for our money in order to cover all the overheads involved and with the ‘big…

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