A huge fashion evening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello all!, thanks for all of your interest in modelling on our pages. We had such a good response, that I felt we needed to organise an evening, so I did. As per usual, I went a little crazy and it has now become.......'An Evening With “Style”….'

Interested in a career in fashion?
Hennessy Media, in association with the Kilkenny People, will be holding a career evening in Langton’s hotel on Thursday, the 2nd of November, from 6pm to 9pm. Entry is completely free, and open to everyone.
We will have a panel of experts who will meet with you one on one to give you advice on how to get into a particular area of fashion.
I will be looking for models, stylists and designers to feature on these pages. Don’t forget, the most successful people in their field usually start at home, so absorb all the information you can. This is not an easy industry to break into, so prepare yourself. Here is all of the information well in advance so you can get yourselves organised!

THE EVENT
So, what’s it all about? Well, so far we have roped in a couple of Kilkenny based young business people to talk you through your future career, and assist you with any questions you may have. Conversations will be on a one on one basis, so, if you are in school, want to move up the career ladder, or just want to set up on your own, call down and have a chat with one of our experts. There will be spot prizes on the night, a make up master class, and style advice. So, treat yourself to an evening with Style. After all, its free gratis!


So who’s on our panel, well, me for one!…

I will be there on behalf of my style and interiors pages in the Kilkenny People. So, if you are one of the following, call down for a chat, you could end up modelling, styling or featuring on one of our pages.
MODELS ; I am looking for models of all ages, any age, shape, weight, height, figure and style. I am also interested in plus size models and some more mature ladies to call down for a chat.
You may be hoping to begin a career in modelling, or maybe you just want to have a laugh with your pals during a shoot. Maybe you want a beautiful photograph of yourself to show your great grandkids. We don’t pay for shoots for the paper, but you do get prints to add to your portfolio, or just to hang in your bedroom.
We will be stock piling the information collected, and some of you will be invited to join our new commercial modelling agency.
We will chat to everyone interested, and book some of you in for shoots there and then.

STYLE ASSISTANTS So you think you want to work on fashion shoots eh? Think you know how to throw an outfit together that will meet every ones satisfaction, meet the deadlines, and make the grade? It’s not easy, it involves a lot of running around, disappointment, hard work and a calm personality. We are always looking for potential style assistants who will help out on shoots. Your time must be donated, but we will publish your name as the Style Assistant, provide you with invaluable experience, and offer you a reference where applicable. Some people just want to be around fashion, we are looking for those who love it so much that they are willing to work hard for it.

STYLE WRITERS Do you think you can work words better than most? Do you feel a need to share your opinions, offer advise, source information? Here at Style, we are open to guest writers, so bring a sample of your work with you, and let’s see if you have what it takes right now, or if you need a little help getting there. We don’t pay for your work, but you could get published, and that is invaluable to your future career.

FASHION DESIGNERS We will also be seeking out the new designers on the block, so if you would like to feature your personally designed shoes, dresses, jewellery or bags, call in for a chat. We can give you a date there and then for your feature, worth thousands of euro, in the Kilkenny People.

INTERIOR DESIGNERS Do you love the world of furniture, design and style? Would you like to feature your work over a page and a half in the Kilkenny People Weekender, worth thousands of euros? Call down for a chat, don’t forget to bring a sample of your work.

IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT ME... HERE'S THE REST OF OUR PANEL!

Eoin Hennessy from Hennessy Media: FASHION PHOTOGRAPHYEoin has worked as a photographer for the last seven years, he will offer advice on how to break into photography, and give potential models tips on how to pose and connect with the camera. He will also be photographing the potential models to see how well the look on camera. He can also offer advice on how to set up on your own, as he has also run a successful photographic company for the last five years.

Juliette Harvey from Tempted? : FASHION RETAIL AND BOUTIQUE ESTABLISHMENT.
Owning your shop is a tough trade, there’s no denying it, so think carefully and do your research before deciding on this career. Juliette Harvey is the owner of the new boutique Tempted? on John Street. With extensive experience in High Fashion retail, and all the advice that a self employed person brims with, Juliette is the perfect person to discuss stock trips to Paris, dealing with customers and suppliers, and how to decide on the concept for your store, as well as all the answers to any fashion question you may have.

Alma Feeley from Midas PR : PUBLIC RELATIONS
Alma is one of the most successful Public Relations people in Kilkenny, and owns Midas PR. She has huge contracts all around Ireland and represents companies from all sectors, including fashion. She will offer advice to anyone who is interested in breaking into P.R, Marketing, Event Management and Communications. You must get Public Relations advice, because you have to understand how to market yourself, no matter what your industry.

Suzanne O’Keeffe from Suzan Belle: FASHION BUYING AND MERCHANDISING
Suzanne has a distinguished history in all areas of fashion buying and merchandising, culminating in her own occasion wear boutique, Suzan Belle, on Kieran Street. She can guide you through the maze that is the buyer’s world, tell you all about the work involved, and what you should think about before embarking on a career in this area.

Grace Norwood from The Atrium : MAKE UP ARTIST
Grace Norwood has years of experience working as a make up artist, and owns the hugely successful Atrium. Grace will be giving a high fashion make up master class on the night, as well as offering advice to those of you interested in this area. Make up Artistry is growing in popularity, with huge earning potential. From fashion shoots, to album covers, from weddings to photo calls, there are many sectors in which you can excel.

We will more information on these, and more experts in the lead up to the event. So, book November the 2nd into your diary now, get all the information you need to start your career in fashion, and make a few good contacts on the way as well! I will be keeping you up to date in the Kilkenny People, with final details in the Wednesday the 1st of November issue.
Hope to see you there!