The Harrogate Lingerie Exhibition February 2009

The Harrogate Lingerie Exhibition 2009

Photography Nigel Bennett

In spite of the current economic climate, this season’s Harrogate lingerie exhibition was upbeat and full of lingerie happiness: We saw Valery, who with an incredible new collection were more than fulfilling their newly awarded title of Designer of the Year 2009; the fabulous Sally Jones collection, the newly launched Kiki by Kirsty Doyle as well as Nancy Dell’Olio’s beautifully decadent nightwear label, and the gorgeous new maternity label, Cake Lingerie.

Harrogate also saw daily shapewear fit seminars with Maidenform, the ‘newly revived’ classic shapewear label who are going down a storm with the likes of Lady Ga Ga!

The Highlight Of Harrogate: The Fabulous Catwalk Show!

Photography Nigel Bennett

The highlight of this season’s show had to be the catwalk show! We always love watching the models showing off gorgeous lingerie, but this time there was a marked difference from all the other shows we’ve seen: from the setting to the music to the perfect styling, this catwalk show was actually mesmerising.

The polished show was put together by Production Element, a company newly launched by two talented young men: Johnny Vukasovic and Andy Nurse. Together with the duo’s creative juices and the magnificent styling efforts of Fran Lee, we experienced a sparkling performance by the models who looked like they enjoyed every minute of the incredibly well-thought-out choreography.

Photography Nigel Bennett; and N Dattani for Sally Jones

Fluffy, animal print dressing gowns were given a ‘gangster’ type theme (main image, top) and Gossard’s lingerie a gorgeous, flamenco inspired dance! The De Montford’s graduates weren’t left out of the spectacular either: Hannah Weeks’ tuxedo piece was topped off with a bowler hat and umbrella – musical style, and Katie Turner’s gorgeous frilled piece got the sexy sailor look.

We’ve always loved going to Harrogate, but we’ve never been quite so impressed with the catwalk show as this year – we just hope we’ll be treated to the same luxury in the Summer!

Further Information
You can find further information about the Harrogate Lingerie and Swimwear Exhibition, including how to register as an exhibitor or visitor, here.

For further information about Production Element, please email Johnny Vukasovic and Andy Nurse – the Production Element site is due to be up and running at the end of the month.