Forest Hill Fashion Week starts today

[louisecbrooks]

Hi All

Here's a run down of this week's events for Forest Hill Fashion Week. You can see details in this email from SEE3 here: http://eepurl.com/O017z, and all of the events listed here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForestHillFashion/events.

Highlights include kids catwalk shows, workshops, industry talks and a fashion market. There are also a couple of stalls available at the fashion market on Saturday. Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/556463374468033/

25 Feb
How to Recycle Your Wardrobe
1pm - 2pm @ Sugar Mountain, 57A Dartmouth Rd
Workshop led by Denise Birch to teach you imaginative ways to upgrade your wardrobe on a budget.

Ups and Downs of Modelling
6.30pm - 7.30pm @ Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Rd
Workshop led by ex-Storm models offering advice on staying fit, healthy & sane in the pressurised world of fashion. Suitable for Over 16s.

26 Feb
All You Knit is LOVE
4pm - 5.30pm @ Marie's Boutique, 73 Dartmouth Rd
Beginner knitting workshop by Kareem Short of Golden Silk. Knit your own heart shaped coaster/wall hanging. £2 donation. Ages 11-18.
Ex-Sydenham student Kareem Short of Golden Silk guides you through a beginners knitting class. Learn basic skills to create a pretty knitted heart to use as a coaster/wall hanging.

African Plaited Necklace Workshop
5.30pm - 7pm @ Marie's Boutique, 73 Dartmouth Rd
Create a stunning fabric necklace using African prints, embellishment and found materials. £2 donation. Open to ALL.
Local teacher Karen Arthur of Reddskinbags helps you to create a plaited necklace using African print fabrics, embellishment and found materials. All ages, all levels welcome.

Walk Tall! Posture Clinic
6.30pm - 7.30pm @ Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Rd
Do you know you can add inches to your height and look slimmer by standing up straight? Workshop led by fitness instructor Justin to help you straighten out your kinks.

The Benefits & Pitfalls of Running a Fashion Pop Up Shop
7.30pm - 9.30pm @ Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Rd
A panel of speakers from SEE3's fashion pop up shops and Louise Brooks who masterminded the initiative. The fashion brands will be speaking about how they have developed their businesses, and the part that having a pop up shop has played. Come along to Forest Hill Pools to put your questions to them, and to Louise who can advise on how to set up a pop up shop.
This event is for anyone looking to start their own fashion business or open a pop up shop to promote their business or experience having a high street presence.
Book online to secure your space.

27 Feb
Vintage Chic Makeovers with Syd's Vintage
6pm - 9pm @ Syd's Vintage, 96 Kirkdale
Come to Syd’s Vintage to be styled by resident expert in vintage glam Clair Bonnie and the team. There will also be 10% off all purchases made on the night and refreshments for all visitors.

28 Feb
Bracelet Making Workshop
4pm - 5pm @ Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Rd
After school workshop for children aged 5-11.

Raclette Night at Aga's Little Cafe
From 7.30pm @ Aga's Little Cafe, 161 Kirkdale
Following the success of their pop up restaurant on Valentine's night, Aga's Little Cafe are following up with another pop up in celebration of Forest Hill Fashion Week. This time its raclette!
Ogleshield cheese sizzled, melted and scraped onto boiled new potato, home cured pork and freshly baked bread; served with salad and gerkins, pickles, mustard and chutney. Followed by a shot of chilli and lime vodka!
£20/person plus drinks. Red and white wine will be available to buy, along with ale and beer from the Kernel Brewery.
Pop into the deli on Dartmouth Road to book or
call 07889 760915.

Sylvan Post, 2nd Birthday - 70s Theme
8pm - Late @ Sylvan Post, 24-28 Dartmouth Road
The Sylvan Post is 2! And to celebrate they are holding a 70s themed party with DJ Oliver Sudden.

1 Mar
Pop Up Emporium Fashion Market
12pm - 4pm @
All Inn One, 53 Perry Vale
Stall holders selling own designed clothing, accessories and vintage. A few stalls still available at £20/stall. Contact Lee Wilson at thepopupemporium2@gmail.com.

Rio Carnival Mask Making
2.30pm - 3.30pm @ Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road
Workshop for children aged 5-11.

Kids Fashion Catwalk, Competition, Entertainment & Workshops
3.30pm - 5.45pm @ Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Road
Mini-Fashionistas of Forest Hill are invited to take to the catwalk for a parade of your own fashion creations. Design your own clothes or assemble your own outfit from your own (or your mum's) wardrobe. Judged by local designers: prizes for best outfit in Under7s, 7-10, 11-16. Assemble at 4pm, catwalk at 4.30pm, prizes at 5.30pm. Sponsored by Sugar Mountain & Gems Performing Arts.
Donald Waugh of Bugsy Malone fame (Snake Eyes) will also be hosting a workshop. Details to follow.

Clothes SWAP
5pm - 6pm @ DOOPO DOOPO, 15 Dartmouth Rd
Bring clothes and get clothes/make-up advice from local experts. £3/person.

2 Mar
Kids' Fancy Dress Competition
12.30pm - 1.30pm @ DOOPO DOOPO, 15 Dartmouth Rd
Come dressed in your finest outfit - prizes for the best outfit.

Working in Fashion Industry Talk
1pm - 2pm @ The Montage, 33 Dartmouth Rd
Join a panel of industry insiders for an informal Q&A as they discuss their own career paths and give tips on how to get started in the industry.
[/i][/i]With industry professionals including designers, copywriters/bloggers, lecturers and stylists for independents and brands including Ben Sherman, Adidas, Harrods, Rouleaux, Jasper Conran, Marimekko, Yumi and Allegra Hicks.
Book online to secure your space.

Forest Hill Fashion Week Closing Party
7pm - LATE @ All Inn One, 43 Perry Vale
Vintage themed fashion party. Fashion inspired cocktails for sale! Adult face painter at £3/time. Tunes supplied by our fantastic local DJs spinning retro sounds.

[JMLF]

Some of this sounds brill. Will be popping along to a couple and throwing out some emails to others who maybe interested

[Zoelee]

I've been to Aga's Raclette pop up twice now and love it... You can read about it on my blog here

http://seebyzoe.com/raclette-night-agas-little-cafe/

[JMLF]

Seconded.
Went a couple of weeks back, stuffed with lovely food, drink and a lovely little atmosphere.

Highly recommended