A Summertime Fairytale

What a fantastic day Saturday was!! House of iKons you absolutely outdid yourselves. A huge thank you to all the fabulously beautiful models who walked for Innu London, the very talented hair and make-up teams, all the staff and volunteers and of course the incredible Savita Kaye.

Pretty pastels, charming chiffons and soft silks, Innu London opened the entire event with the latest ‘Summertime Fairytale SS15 Collection’ with a dress completely made out of ‘Selfies’. The dress was to be up for auction with the money going towards The Princes Trust. We have spent months gathering up signed polaroids of celebrities including Douglas Booth and Jamie Whinestone. It made quite a stir coming out to everyone's guilty pleasure - But first let me take a selfie -  #SELFIE!!

The audience seemed to love the collection (Thank goodness). How they effortlessly flowed down the catwalk accessorised with stunning diamonds from Mozafarian Jewellers, it is hardly surprising as you can see for yourselves...

http://www.innulondon.com/pages/london-fashion-week-with-house-of-ikons

Let’s just say BRING ON SUMMER 2015!!

Finally, I am delighted to announce that the House of iKons are taking us to Dubai for the launch of the official Dubai Fashion Week… but more on that another day.

But for now you can shop the winter collection.

Until next time 

Innu London 

xxx

Happy London Fashion Week

With only 2 days to go, the Innu London team are frantically working every hour under the sun preparing for the most anticipated fashion frenzied event of the year, London Fashion Week.

As I’m sure you are well aware by now, we are opening the grand show for the House of iKons show in aid of The Princes Trust at the London Hilton Paddington at 3.30pm on Saturday, a charity very close to our hearts.

The Princes Trust helps struggling 13-30 year-olds who are unemployed or have problems at school. Many individuals the trust helps are homeless, have mental health issues or are in trouble with the law. It is heart-breaking to see young people with so much potential struggling their way through life and we could not be more honoured to be making a difference.

To show our dedication, Innu London have a cheeky surprise up their sleeve in order to raise some well deserved cash for this incredible cause. But unfortunately that is all I am allowed to say, so you will just have to come along and see for yourself…SHAME!

We are delighted to introduce the ‘Summer Fairytale S/S15 Collection’ to you adoring Innu fans. The collection boasts beautiful yellows, corals, turquoise and greens with hint of graceful grey here and there all handcrafted by the extremely talented Kimberley Melville-Smith in flowing chiffons and sensual silks. Not to mention the added touch of bling from our collaborators, Mozafarian Jewellers. The family run jewellery designers have allowed us to accessorise the evening dresses in the show with the most opulent diamond pieces. It is truly going to be an extraordinary lavish affair.

We are also delighted to announce that our very close friends from Seen in the City will be attending as well Andreea Pancuic, the brains behind the fabulous, Dreaming of Chanel.

If we’ve managed to get you as excited as we are and you STILL haven’t bought a ticket, you better purchase one IMMEDIATELY before it’s too late. We cannot wait to see you all on Saturday at 3.00 for some pre fashion show champagne and canapés. Make sure you book the afternoon show or you'll miss the Grand Opening.

Best get back to work now…

Until next time

Innu London

xxx 

P.S If you still haven't sorted an outfit, we can save your bacon, so you better check out our 2 day hiring service...

Brunching London Style

Who doesn’t love brunch!! The New Yorker make it an entire fabulous event fully equipped with a buffet full of poached eggs, smoked salmon, croissants and champagne all from a deluxe rooftop bar overlooking the skyscrapers of the Big Apple. Us Londoners tend to make it a more sophisticated affair making it our favourite meal of the weekend. The Innu London team have done all kinds of brunch over the capital from day parties to cosy spots in Notting Hill to luxurious locations fit for a Queen. We have summed up our top 5 brunch spots for you to enjoy….

1. The Woseley

Starting you off on a grand prestigious scale, The Woseley is considered by many to host London’s ultimate breakfast menu. Eggs Benedict are a personal favourite of mine when it comes to brunching and The Woseley make them with perfection. The restaurant is decorated with a Parisian style monochrome look making it ever the opulent location. This needs to be added to your bucket list immediately… but book in advance but as I'm sure you can imagine, it gets busy. 

2. Electric Diner

Moving on to one of the our favourite spots in London, Notting Hill, lies the infamous Electric Diner. With an all american menu including pancakes, eggs, milkshakes you name it you won’t be disappointed. If you arrive after 12pm do not worry and HAVE THE BURGER! Hands down the most delicious and flavoursome burger I have ever had in my life. But no matter what you have you will be wanting to walk some of those calories off. It is perfectly situated on the world renowned Portobello Road where you can wander up and down the atmospheric market and perhaps buy yourself a little unique treat. 

3. Duck & Waffle

If you fancy brunch with a view Duck & Waffle allows you to enjoy a perfectly fluffy cappuccino with a view of the iconic Gherkin and the City of London…not quite New York but still breathtaking. Their menu in a word is EXOTIC. A delectable array of worldy foods from pigs ears, oysters and grilled hearts certainly makes this brunch experience and little different. 

4. Cookbook Cafe

A healthy option for a weekend brunch with the girls. Don’t get me wrong, you can still gorge waffles, pancakes, the lot. With juicing becoming a new fad (ish) take advantage of their juice menu, boost, cleanse, energise and strengthen your body to give a natural start to your day. As the weather is picking up again, enjoy a relaxing stroll around Hyde Park which is conveniently located on its doorstep.

5. Bacanal

 Introducing the only London day party, Bacanal always pulls it out the bag. The New York style brunch has attracted a crowd of London’s elite for a one of a kind day party. Guests arrive at 1pm to enjoy a deluxe spread of Mediterranean cuisine and of course a cheeky drink or 2 for the table before the scene turns into a champagne spraying, table dancing club vibe at 3pm in the afternoon at some of the most exclusive hottest places in the City. We’re talking the likes of Nozomi, Buddah Bar and celebrity hideout, The Box. If there’s one thing you need to do this year, GET YOURSELF TO A BACANAL BRUNCH!!

As we like to think Brunch is a little luxury in itself we always make sure we are dressed the part, especially for the more upmarket places. We never turn up with anything less than an exotic skin Tote bag. Discover our collection here as it is must have this upcoming Winter season. 

For a day party you may want to opt for a St Tropez style dress to fit in with ‘the cool crowd’. 

Now when you organise your Brunch don’t forget to remind your friends about us opening the show at the London Fashion Week House of iKons event on the 13th September!! Tickets to see us do the grand opening of the show are selling fast so hurry so you are not disappointed. 

Until next time

Innu London

xxx

Notting Hill Carnival

The event on everyone’s minds this week is The Notting Hill Carnival. The streets of Notting Hill are quite literally swarming with Londoners, European and Afro-Caribbean smells and sounds and generally an incredible atmosphere. 

The festival first took over the West London area in 1966 and has been an August Bank Holiday tradition ever since. It is the BIGGEST street festival in the whole of Europe and keeps getting bigger every year. The very first carnival was an attempt to showcase the steel band musicians who played in the Earls Court of London every Weekend. When the bands paraded through the streets of Notting Hill, they drew black residents out on to the streets, reminding them of the Caribbean homes they had left behind.Having been forbidden to hold festivals of their own during the period of slavery, they now took full advantage of the relative new freedoms the ending of slavery brought them. Dressing up in costumes that mimicked the European fashions of their former masters, even whitening their faces with flour or wearing white masks, they established a tradition that continues in the costume-making of today's Notting Hill Carnival.

It truly is quite an experience, even the likes of Cara Delevingne show their support. But this is one of the only festivals where you absolutely, under no circumstances, allowed to wear WELLIES!!! Well… this isn't exactly a rule per say but funk it up a little. Think cool, casual and effortlessly chic. If you need a little help, Innu is here. 

Why not a handmade tee accompanied with denim cut offs or dungarees or some overly bright leggings? 

Not forgetting a little vibrant arm candy by yours truely… you know what to do. Take your pick! 

And while I still have your undivided attention make sure you come and support us and The Prince’s Trust during London Fashion Week on 13th September. 

Tickets and info are available here: http://www.houseofikons.com 

See you at carnival,

Love Innu London

xxx

A Diamond Fun Filled Evening

Last night the Innu London team were invited to a very lavish affair at the Mozafarian jewellers new collection launch in the heart of Knightsbridge. Their pieces are indescribably mesmerising, the cuts, the colours, the designs just oozed luxury. Kimberley and I were lucky enough to wear our own set for the entire evening that beautifully complimented our bespoke Innu London evening dresses. Kimberley wore pieces that included a stunning yellow diamond, an unique ear piece, necklace and ring. It is safe to say the girl had ALOT of attention…

I however, wore a delicate necklace matching bracelet and a fist sized ring. 

 

We felt a little…lighter… after the event when we unfortunately had to give the jeweller back. But nonetheless we had an absolutely fabulous time wearing diamonds, eating smoked salmon canapés and drinking champagne (our favourite). 

As I have previously mentioned, we will be collaborating with the family owned company. Just picture this, beautifully handmade evening dresses hand crafted by Kimberleys own two hands depicting the elegance and class that Innu London possesses with an added touch a diamond sparkle....the show will be truely magical and mesmerising. 

Tickets are available here http://wwwe-tickets.com/event/house-of-ikons/. Remember to book the afternoon tickets as we are opening the whole show at 3:30pm (DEEP BREATHS...AND RELEASE).

In the meantime please visit our press page as Innu London have been so busy everyone seems to be writing about us at http://www.innulondon.com/pages/press

Have a great weekend, until next time, 

Love Innu London

xxx

London Fashion Week - September

London Fashion Week is only 8 weeks away and I think we all know how quickly that is going to come around. Kimberley (our head designer) has been designing every hour under the sun as she is sooo determined to out do her amazing success so far - the woman is a perfectionsit after all. 

The show is being hosted by the ever glamourous Savita Kaye and her company House of iKons. Conceived in late 2011, it is a platform to help highlight new designers from around the globe. With the show taking place at the renowned London Hilton  Paddington on Saturday 13th September. Savita has travel the world far and wide in  search for the next best designers of our generation and Innu London has been chosen as one of 18 amongst an array of incredible talent. The event has already grabbed the attention of world wide press from CNN to Fashion TV and BBC World as well as very high profile guests and buyers that will be attending. 

Innu London has been asked to open the entire show and I can not express how honoured we are so we thank you for this opportunity.

To add to the excitement, we are delighted to announce that we will collaborating Mozafarian jewellers who are creative diamond specialists. The company was set up in 1821 and has since escalated into the success. They created the most important example of 20^th Century Islamic Art in Jewellery, which was exclusively exhibited, to royals and presidents in the 1960’s. Since then they have shown their exquisite pieces to royal families all over the world from their showrooms in London and in Dubai, which showcases their most opulent and superior pieces. Mozafarian jewellers are one of the world’s class jewellery businesses where a member of the original family still serves its customers. They also proudly support the British Red Cross, British Heart foundation and the Caudwell Children’s Charity.

Baharez Mozafarian wearing a bespoke Innu London dress at the Butterfly Caudwell Charity Ball.

Just picture this, beautifully handmade evening dresses hand crafted by Kimberleys own two hands depicting the elegance and class that Innu London possesses with an added touch a diamond sparkle....the show will be truely magical and mesmerising. 

Tickets are available here http://wwwe-tickets.com/event/house-of-ikons/. Remember to book the afternoon tickets as we are opening the whole show at 3:30pm (DEEP BREATHS...AND RELEASE).

In the meantime please visit our press page as Innu London have been so busy everyone seems to be writing about us at http://www.innulondon.com/pages/press

Until next time

Love Innu London

xxx

Moz