IF there’s one way to get noticed, a Philip Armstrong dress is it.
Worn by a whole host of international celebrities including Kelly Rowland, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Nicole Scherzinger and Helen Hunt, the design duo behind the brand saved their latest bespoke collection for a charitable event close to home.
Fun skater dresses made up the majority of designs, with a few full length gowns clearly envisaged for the brand’s red carpet clientele looking on
Sale based charity Hearts & Minds supports children and families affected by autism and is currently campaigning to raise £1 million to fund an Autism Centre of Excellence in Manchester.
Celebrities including Coleen Rooney and a host of actors from Emmerdale and Coronation Street, turned out to see the latest dress designs at the fashion show held at Rosso restaurant.
While the dresses (starting from £780 and going up to £3,450) may seem beyond budget, if you want a glimpse of Christmas party dress trends for 2013, pay close attention.
Fun skater dresses made up the majority of designs, with a few full length gowns clearly envisaged for the brand’s red carpet clientele looking on. The remaining dresses were short, fitted and featured a variety of necklines from the plunging to the strapless in a mixture of lace and metallic with sporadic splashes of red, lilac and turquoise. See the gallery below for the first look at the collection.
For more information on Hearts & Minds, please visit www.heartsandmindschallenge.org
View more Philip Armstrong collections at www.philiparmstrong.com
Photos by Julie Perry Events.
