Dublin Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2007 12- 14 March

Dublin Fashion Week kicks off next Monday, March 12th with a line up of over 30 labels showcasing their Autumn/ Winter 07 collections in The Fitzwilliam Hotel, St Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.

This is the fourth season of Dublin Fashion Week and with it there have been constant developments and several events added to the bill. Monday 12th March and Tuesday 13th March we will have “The Talks”. This season we have the designer and marketing guru behind Motorola’s new Razr handset, Ignacio Germade coming in, as well as Eddie Shanahan, a business consultant specialising in fashion and retail. These are likely to be in high demand as they are on a purely first come, first served basis with tickets available at the door of The Fitzwilliam Suite (Lr Ground Floor) at the Fitzwilliam Hotel for a nominal fee of only €5, so be sure and get there early. Joanne Hynes will be staging the First fashion show (a preview of her A/W 07 Collection) at Motorola presents Dublin Fashion Week in the Mansion House, Dawson St, Dublin 2 at 1pm on Wednesday March 14th (doors open at 12.30). A limited number of tickets for sale will be available at the door. Matthew Williamson is staging the Gala show on Wednesday evening 14th March in the Mansion House, Dawson St, Dublin 2. This will be the first time that Matthew has shown in Ireland and since he moved his collections show to New York five years ago, adding to a momentous occasion with Matthew appearing for the evening. Godfrey Deeny, European editor for Fashion Wire Daily will kick off the show with a briefing on trends. Tickets are available for sale by contacting Emma at CSL Hospitality on 01 6766650. Matthew Williamson said; “I’m really excited about coming to Dublin to show my Spring/Summer ’07 collection. I’ve never been to Dublin before, but have heard so much about it. I can’t wait to be inspired” Title sponsor Motorola is joined by other associate sponsors for the event who have helped make this happen; Dublin City Enterprise Board, Brown Thomas, Lancôme, Perrier, The Irish Times. “Internationally, Dublin is renowned for the development of entrepreneurship. One of the sectors that is emerging from all of this entrepreneurial activity is the whole area of fashion and it’s associated businesses. The Dublin City Enterprise Board are pleased to support and be associated with the Dublin Fashion Week as it continues to gather momentum. It generates recognition for Irish based designer labels. We believe these brands will become household names in the future”. Greg Swift, CEO, Dublin City Enterprise Board Further details and updates can be found on the website www.dublinfashionweek.com For ticket enquiries contact Emma McHugh at CSL Hospitality emma@cslhospitality.ie p 01 6766650

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