2010 AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

с новым годом...
That's Happy New Year in Russian, because I'm so cold right now, I feel like I am in Russia.
I had vowed that I was going to be super organised and update my blog more, yet It's already the 12th and I seem to have been whisked away in a magical vortex of work and excitement....
So I have to say that 2009 came with an abundance of highlights..... It marked both my third catwalk show at London Fashion Week, as well as my debut at Vienna Fashion Week...and two brand new collections under my belt!
On top of that I got to work on some awesome projects this year and also got to take my brand to a more international focus as travelling is the only other thing that comes close to my work as far as my LOVE LIST goes!
Jetting stateside to work in New York as creative coordinator of the NYC AGAINST HIV event as well as presenting my collection on the catwalk over there was a particular fun point....however the falling over and scarring my knee for life, was not so great! Battle wounds........

The beginning of the year saw my special event with Jodie Harsh, 'The Emma Bell Circus comes to Town' thrown at Circus with the amazing Ladyhawke as guest DJ and cupcakes galore up for grabs by the scrumptious, 'Outsider Tart'.


Other juicy highlights include having Big Brother Twins, Samanda rock my AW09 show and styling Little Boots for Notion Magazine!wooeeee! 2009 also saw Ebony Bones rocking my robes as well as Raquel Reed, Beth Jeans Houghton, Jodie Harsh, Annie and Olivia Merilahti of 'The Do'!!

And of course, in keeping with the International twist, 2009 saw me branching out and going all continental (like a breakfast...) and moving to Vienna for a juicy chunk of the year! I am super grateful to have been taken under the wing of the wonderful Quartier21 programme who offered me a position as Artist in Residence in a beautiful studio in a beautiful city!!! Vienna was AMAZING and allowed me to work with a huge selection of talented creatives from all over the World, present my first European showcase and of course work in a totally new environment which was super inspiring!!!

All and all a very happy, busy and exciting year...and I'm tropically excited for the realms of 2010! There's some juicy treats and projects lurking up my bejewelled sleeves...so keep those peepers peeled for upcoming gossip and shizzle!
Best foot forward and all that for the year ahead....So far I was super chuffed to get a mention in the 'Evening Standard's' trend predictions for 2010, a nice bit of coverage on SS10 in 'The Journal' and to have my garments featured in an awesome shoot styled by Alexis Knox in the latest issue of Notion Magazine!!!


Enough of my rambling....and reminiscing and whatever else!
Magical unicorn wishes and kisses for 2010 folks!
Love and Gin and Tonic,
Emma
xxx

Read All About it!!! (said in the voice of the dudes that sell newspapers....)

Yo Yo Yo.......
So the latest issue of Notion is now gracing the shelves of Borders and the likes....AND they ran a 2 page feature on Designers Against Aids and the NYC Against HIV event that I was involved with back in May!!! WOOOO exciting!
I was extra excited as I got to write the piece for them which was awesome!!!
Ooh yes and I got to have a special bit of spiel in the contributors bit in which I rambled on about my days starring in Byker Grove, having a bad perm and wearing tracksuits!!! Ch Ch Check it out!!!
Love and TOODLEPIPSSSS!!!
Emma xxxx

NYC AGAINST HIV-THE MOVIE!

AFTERNOON!!!!
So we all know that I love a good movie compilation....so I collected lots of bits and pieces of footage on my bejewelled camera whilst in New York...and this was the result....


As you can see, you get the whole extravaganza on there...from what went down backstage...to the aftershow celebrations....to my scabby knee....
"enjoy people...."
love and pizza
Emma xxxx

NYC AGAINST HIV SHOWTIMEEE!

IMAGES: DAVE HK YOON http://www.hkyoon.com
So...I've gone on enough already about the event....but finally, now that I have a moment to breathe I wanted to take the chance to enlighten you on what went down and show you some great images from the event.....
Early May saw the crew setting up camp in Midwood High School in Brooklyn, the venue where the SUNY Downstate Medical Centre was hosting their AMAZING initiative to educate and engage young people on the reality of HIV/AIDs and how it could be prevented as well as provide a day of seminars, fun activities, the fashion show and also the chance to be screened and seek advice...
The event was organised by nineteen74.com and I hopped on board to co-ordinate!
I was honoured to finally meet and get to work with the girls who had been helping me in month running up to me arriving in New York...and it was a total pleasure...as well as lots of fun!!!! Erica, Asha, Amy and Diana....thank you SOOOO much for all your AMAZING help in making the magic (and thanks also for picking me up off the floor and getting me new tights when I fell over!!!)
Also I was excited that the superstar tropical stylist and fashion editor extraordinaire, Alexis Knox, jetted all the way over NYC to support the project as well as lend her styling genius!!She also worked alongside myself and Adenike Omisore, a fantastic and super lovely NYC based stylist....so all in all we were the dream team!
My favourite EVER tights brand, Celeste Steine, very very generously sponsored all hosiery for the show so I'm thanking the lovely Selina from Mytights MUCHO! I also want to say massive thanks to another couple of brands that have been fantastic in supporting both my own brand as well as the NYC Against HIV event...so BIG WOOOP for Softlips, Doc Martens and New Era!!!!

Photography: DAVE HK YOON

http://www.hkyoon.com
OHHH....and the Hair and Make Up was awesome....Make-Up was directed by Steven Canavan who flew in from Paris to create some AMAZING looks with his fantastic team! I was also excited to meet Xenia/ Doe Deer Founder and owner of Lime Crime Make-up who joined the team and also very kindly supported the cause by donating gift cards for our juicy goody bags...love her work..check her out...http://www.limecrimemakeup.com/


Photography:

GLENN GLASSER

http://www.glennglasser.com

We felt it was so incredibly important for the kids at the school to get involved and be part of this amazing event....and it was a pleasure to have their helping hands throughout the week!!! Some of the kids also modelled in the show and we also got the Midwood High School Marching band involved in the extravaganza!!!


Photography:

GLENN GLASSER

http://www.glennglasser.com
And before I bore you to death by going on FOREVER....i'm going to leave you with a few images!!!
But, I would LOVE to say MASSIVE thank you to Raoul at nineteen74.com for inviting me to join the team, as well as Ninette at Designers Against Aids for introducing me to this endeavour....and of course Karen Jemmot from the SUNY Downstate Medical centre...as well as the entire team of supporters, creatives, helpers, sponsors and models that made it all possible!
Ok...sit back and enjoy the photos!

Photography:

GLENN GLASSER

http://www.glennglasser.com

Photography:

DAVE HK YOON

http://www.hkyoon.com


Photography: Pat Cotillo Jr
http://www.modelmayhem.com/patcotillojr

All about NYC AGAINST HIV!!!

yO yO yOOOO!!!
So "The Journal" published a piece all about the NYC AGAINST HIV event...3 juicy pages!!!!


Thank you mucho!!!
Amazing exposure for the cause!!!
Love and jelly tots,
Emma xxxx

MONDAY 4TH MAY-MODEL CASTING NYC!

Hellllllooooooooooooooo!!!!

We are holding our casting for the NYC against HIV by Nineteen74 and Designers Against Aids runway show which is being held on Friday 8th May in Brooklyn NY. In association with the SUNY Downstate Medical Centre.

Our casting for male and female models will be taking place on Monday 4^th May at 12pm-3pm, in the school Auditorium . Please note that this is an open casting and there may be a slight wait before you are seen. You will need to bring with you your portfolio.

@ Midwood High School,

2839 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11210

The nearest Metro Station to Midwood High School is Flatbush Avenue & Brooklyn College, which is at the end of the 2 & 5 routes, in the down-town direction. The school is located a short walk away from the Metro Station, please see below a map for directions

Look forward to seeing you there!!!

Love and casting-a-rama,

Emma xxx

Calling all Creatives!!!!NYC!

Afternoon......!!!
So NYC showtime is quickly approaching!! EXCITING!! A s you know the DAA and Nineteen74 in association with the SUNY Downstate Medical Centre are throwing a huge HIV/AIDS awareness event and fashion showcase on 8th May in Brooklyn...well I mean you should know...I've talked about it enough times already?!?!
So...we still have opportunities for those creative/ helpful souls who want to get involved and show their support for this amazing initiative!
We have an awesome, phantasmagorical team that YOU still could be part of!!! If you are a photographer/ film maker/ model/ fashion student/ interested in becoming part of the crew!!!!
Please email us at: info@emma-bell.com if you would like to join us in making this event spectacular!!!!
Love and NYCCCCCCC,
Emma
xxx

Model Casting NYC!!!

oOOHH IYYA!
So....as you know I'm working on the super exciting fashion show with DAA and Nineteen74....see last week's post for the full details!!!!
We are currently looking for male and female models to walk in the show!!!
Note you MUST be based in NYC at this time and available for the show on Friday 8th May!!!
Please email us!!! info@emma-bell.com with your contact details...head shot and full length photo and any relevant info!
We look forward to meeting you!
Emma