AW13 Fashion Show Round-up

Weeks of preparation came to fruition last week when we had our annual AW13 Fashion Show. It was a massive success; we had over 200 people join us as we watched some of Assets best models strutting their stuff down our runway, wearing some of the hottest looks of winter. 

Our show this year was all in aid of Carlow hospice, and we were delighted to have raised nearly €25,000 for this fantastic cause.

The show was presented by stylist and designer Sonya Lennon who, as usual, did an amazing job of hosting. We also had Sonya’s own collection ‘Lennon Courtney’ showing, which can be shopped ‘here’ at elainecurtis.ie., and proved very popular with everyone at the show.

Declan Fitzpatrick, Sonya Lennon and Elaine Curtis (wearing Zoe Jordan)

Our models too, did an amazing job. We had some of Ireland’s top models with us on the night, including Sarah Morrissey, Karen Fitzpatrick and Abby Harris who were all stunning in looks from Diane Von Furstenberg, By Malene Birger, Just in Case, Maison Scotch among many others.

The big trend of the night was layering. Gorgeous sweaters, coats and scarves were in abundance at the show. Our favourite looks are below, and can all be shopped at elainecurtis.ie

This Autumn/Winter the big trend is the mix of leather and lace. This ‘Just in Case’ dress is paired with a fantastic draped leather jacket by Rutzou and a Cocoa Cashmere cowl neck sweater.

Yomiko wearing Ottod'ame and DVF

‘Cocoa Cashmere’ is a new addition to elainecurtis.ie and is full of luxurious but affordable cashmere sweaters, cardigans and scarves. It really is a must for this winter. You can shop the new collection ‘here’.

The look is finished off with Fitzpatrick’s shoes and bags; another knew addition that can be found online at elainecurtis.ie.

Carrying on with the leather trend of the season, one of our favourite models, Yomiko, can be seen here wearing the Ottod’ame leather skirt with a gorgeous Diane Von Furstenberg printed blouse.

The skirt is a great way to wear the leather trend this season as this piece can be teamed with a piece of luxurious knitwear (perhaps some Cocoa Cashmere?), or worn with a great blouse for a great work outfit.

One of our favourite looks was this ‘By Malene Birger’ Shasan coat paired with the K-Yen fur neckpiece, modelled here by the always gorgeous Sarah Morrissey. 

Sarah Morrissey wearing the Shasan coat 'By Malene Birger

This really is a perfect look for winter; the coat has a classic style but still has an edge to it, and can be paired with skinny jeans and flats or dressed up with a great dress and heels. 

Being able to dress it up and down is great if you’re going from work to a Christmas party!

The fur collar from K-Yen is a beautiful accessory, and really adds a luxurious touch to the tailored look of the coat. 

Neckpieces and Scarves were another big trend on the night. Right now we have pieces from designers, ‘By Malene Birger’, ‘AmericanVintage’, ‘Cocoa Cashmere’ and ‘Electronic Sheep’.

Paired with a tailored jacket or sweater, these are the perfect accessories for winter.

You can check out more of the gorgeous looks from the fashion show on our Facebook page. You can also check out our full AW13 collection on our Pinterest page and make sure you sign up to our newsletter to get some more ideas for the winter season!