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Amanda Wakeley Flagship Store Launch

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WHAT:  THE LAUNCH OF THE AMANDA WAKELEY FLAGSHIP STORE, 18 ALBEMARLE STREET

 

WHEN: Thursday 30th January 2014, 7pm until late

 

WHERE: 18 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4HR

 

VIPs from the world of fashion and business converged at 18 Albemarle Street to toast the opening of Amanda Wakeley’s flagship store. Set over two floors, the beautiful townhouse features bespoke interiors personally designed and selected by Amanda herself. Amanda and her CEO Sagra Maceira de Rosen guided their personal guests around the store whilst conversation flowed over bespoke “Eightinis” and delicious canapés courtesy of Mark Hix and Belvedere.

 

WHO:
Amanda Wakeley (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Hugh Morrison – Amanda Wakeley’s partner and co-owner of Amanda Wakeley
Sagra Maceira de Rosen – CEO of Amanda Wakeley
Elizabeth Hurley (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Tracey Emin CBE
Kelly Hoppen MBE
Darcey Bussell
Tamara Beckwith
Yasmin Mills (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Greg Rusedski
Nicky Haslam
Lisa Butcher (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Sarah-Ann Macklin (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Olivia Inge (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Olivia Grant (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Camilla Rutherford (wearing Amanda Wakeley)

Marissa Montgomery (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Tiphaine Chapman (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Sophia Hesketh

Amanda Sheppard (wearing Amanda Wakeley)

Francesca Zampi (wearing Amanda Wakeley)

Gabriela Peacock (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Katie Redman (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Sofia Wellesley (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Emma Pilkington (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Alessandra Balazs (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Kim Johnson (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Olivia Hunt (wearing Amanda Wakeley)
Martha Ward (wearing Amanda Wakeley)

Saffron Aldridge (wearing Amanda Wakeley)

Alexandra Shulman

Elizabeth Saltzman

Caroline Rush
Harold Tillman
Heather Kerzner

Mark Hix

Natasha Rufus-Isaacs

Arun Nayar

Kristina Blahnik

Sir Charles and Lady Celia Dunstone

Nick and Nettie Mason

Tim and Malin Jefferies

WHAT THEY ATE: A bespoke menu for Amanda Wakeley by Mark Hix:

  • Golden beetroot galette with goat’s curd and pickled walnuts
  • New Forest ham with tomato toasts
    Sprouting broccoli with herb mayonnaise
  • Soft-boiled quail’s eggs with Oscietra caviar
  • Buttermilk fried chicken with kimchi ketchup
  • Beef tataki with green beans
  • Spiced aubergine cigars
  • Pumpkin arancini
  • Winter squash risotto

 

WHAT THEY DRANK:  A bespoke menu specially-designed for Amanda Wakeley by Mark Hix:

Eightini – Rose petal-infused Belvedere, fresh grapefruit juice, lemon, rhubarb and vanilla syrup with a touch of orange blossom and rhubarb bitters.

Mojito Iced Tea – Belvedere vodka perfectly mixed with Burrow hill apple juice, peppermint tea, mint leaves, apple syrup and finished with soda water.

The Tonnix Grand Crew wine – Amanda’s favourite wine from Mark’s very own brand. The label has been specially created by Tracey Emin, and depicts Amanda’s classic sailing boat Savannah.

WHAT THEY TALKED ABOUT:

Amanda – Amanda’s friends congratulated her on the stunning new Mayfair “home” and toasted her success as a designer for over 20 years – next year is the 25th Anniversary of the brand!

Albemarle Street– tipped to be “The next Mount Street” in London…Amanda joins Paul Smith, Tiffany and Globetrotter with several other big brands rumoured to be moving in later in the year

Strictly Come Dancing vs The X Factor – The age-old dilemma of which Saturday night show is your favourite, and all the tougher for Amanda who dressed both Strictly’s Darcey Bussell and X Factor’s Nicole Scherzinger no less than four times whilst the shows were on.

London Fashion Week – Amanda revealed that she will be showing back  on schedule at London Fashion Week again in February after a hiatus of several seasons, and the location would be none other than her 18 Albemarle Street boutique. British Fashion Council CEO Caroline Rush was delighted with the choice of venue.

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Above (L-R): Elizabeth Hurley (wearing Amanda Wakeley); Tracey Emin; Darcey Bussell and Amanda Wakeley (wearing Amanda Wakeley); Kelly Hoppen and Amanda Wakeley (wearing Amanda Wakeley); Alexandra Shulman, Amanda Wakeley (wearing Amanda Wakeley) and Elizabeth Hurley (wearing Amanda Wakeley)

Darcey Bussell In Amanda Wakeley

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Fashion props go to Darcey Bussell who wore an elegant floor length dress by acclaimed British designer Amanda Wakeley on Strictly Come Dancing last week. The Naomi dress is part of Amanda Wakeley’s AW13 collection and we think it is beautiful.

darceybussellamandawakleyDo you think she looked great?

 

Kimberly Wyatt performing at UK’s biggest dance festival

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Kimberly Wyatt performing at UK’s biggest dance festival MOVE IT at London Olympia 8th – 10th March, 2013Kimberly Wyatt performing at UK’s biggest dance festival MOVE IT at London Olympia 8th – 10th March, 2013

Join the dance movement!

 

MOVE IT, the UK’s biggest dance event is back. Join 20,000 dancers for three days at the UK’s biggest festival dedicated to dance of all styles and levels. Starting 8th March till 10th March at London’s Olympia, soak up MOVE IT’s electric atmosphere with 100 live performances, 220 dance classes in any genre you can think of, dance competitions and fascinating interviews from dancing idols and celebrities from the dance world.

 

MOVE IT is your once-a-year opportunity to create your ultimate dance experience and is perfect for beginners, professionals and students, or just simply for an inspiring day out for those who love dance.

MOVE IT 2013 includes:

 

KIMBERLY WYATT – Got to Dance judge Kimberly Wyatt who was professionally trained in dance at New York’s Joffrey Ballet and the Broadway Dance Centre is performing on the main stage her new track ‘Derriere’ as well as, guest presenting with So You Think You Can Dance winner Matt Flint and signing autographs on the Capezio stand.

Catch up at ‘The Dance Register’ Interview Sofa
Discover useful insights and expert knowledge with interviews on the latest dance topics. Featuring:

 

DARCEY BUSSELL – Strictly Come Dancing judge and Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell will be on the sofa answering questions and talking about her work with the Royal Academy of Dance at this year’s MOVE IT. Darcey has over 20 years experience in the dance world from training at Royal Ballet School to performing some of the most iconic roles in ballet. Darcey has since discovered a passion for ballroom and is now a judge on the hugely successful and much loved Strictly Come Dancing on the BBC.

 

Also dropping by the sofa will be Tommy Franzen, Aletta Collins, Jonzi D and Mark Baldwin of Rambert Dance Company with Inside Dance TV and Dance UK tackles dancers’ health with English National Ballet’s Artistic Director Tamara Rojo.

MOVE IT Main Stage: The destination for live dance
Be blown away by dance stars and fresh new talent from all over the UK. Including:

Wayne McGregor | Random Dance – Internationally acclaimed choreographer Wayne McGregor brings his company of ten extraordinary dancers for the first time to MOVE IT. With music from Coldplay and Massive Attack collaborator Jon Hopkins, his rapid, hard-hitting, highly articulated movement breaks boundaries and defies characterization. Part of Contemporary Focus at MOVE IT 2013.

A CHORUS LINE – Almost 35 years since it last appeared in the West End, critically acclaimed and multi-award winning musical A Chorus Line is heading its way back to the UK stage and the stars of the show will be performing at MOVE IT. See them live on the Main Stage and then learn their dance routine in one of our 220 different dance classes.

 

Also performing will be Twist and Pulse, Olivier Award winning Boy Blue Entertainment, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer, Birdgang Dance Company and Sky’s Got to Dance finalists Boadicea.

 

MATT FLINT – After last year’s toe-tapping MOVE IT debut, So You Think You Can Dance winner Matt Flint is back for 2013, this time as the exciting new host of the MOVE IT Main Stage. With a passion for dance that started at the age of 12, Matt’s career has seen him go on to choreograph in Film, TV and Theatre including shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and Let’s Dance for Comic Relief. Matt is fast becoming one of the most wanted choreographers in the UK, and he’s all yours at this year’s MOVE I

 

 

MORE GREAT THINGS TO DO AT MOVE IT 2013

MAOAM FREESTYLE STAGE – Catch the latest spins, freezes, flips, shimmies and crazy dance moves on the MAOAM Freestyle Stage.  A showcase of raw talent and jaw dropping moves. Just turn up, plug in and wow the crowds!

 

FAMILY FUN – A fun day out for the whole family, MOVE IT has something for all age groups, whether you have a budding ballerina, hip hop star or disco diva.  Every member of the family can enjoy the entertainment, masterclasses and find out everything you need to know about dance no matter if it’s just where your local class is or where you can audition for a degree in dance or the performing arts.

 Kimberly Wyatt performing at UK’s biggest dance festival MOVE IT at London Olympia 8th – 10th March, 2013_3

CAREER CLINIC – Want a career in dance, but don’t know where to start? MOVE IT is the one stop shop to find out everything you need to know about the dance industry and community. With panels of experts, workshops and every major performing arts university/colleges under one roof, it is the best place to go to help put your dance career on track.

 

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP – Visitors can catch a glimpse of the latest trends and fashions in dance by heading to the fantastic fashion show. Shoppers will then be able to head to the wide range of stands at the show to pick up the hottest items in dance.

So why not get involved with MOVE IT? With 20,000 dancers over 3 incredible days, MOVE IT is the show for professionals, teachers, students and dance enthusiasts.