Write a commentNewry is set to make its mark on Northern Ireland’s style map by welcoming a week of chic events which will celebrate all that is fashionable and glamorous about the city.
The festival of events will launch with a catwalk show in popular nightspot Bellini’s on Sunday 10 April where the ‘Style City’ show will boast the spring and summer trends from local boutiques and high-street favourites. This fashion frenzy, which promises to set the tone for a truly fabulous week, also incorporates exhibitors from around the city. Accessories, designer shoes, handbags, jewellery and clothes can be purchased straight from the catwalk and style advice can be sought from the experts while sampling the latest makeup and hairstyles. Those lucky enough to snap up one of the hottest tickets in town will be treated to cocktails and canapés and will leave with a fabulous goodie bag in hand.
Following on, Newry will continue to ooze style and glamour as it hosts various fringe events throughout the week in venues such as SILK Emporium, Canal Court Hotel, Grounded, Bellini’s, The Quays, Buttercrane, Southern Regional College, Jack Murphy Jewellers, Dali, Berling and The Bank as well as online activity. Many of the events are free and there will be lots of opportunities to win prizes throughout the week.
The marathon of style will be rounded off with the pièce de résistance, ‘Newry’s Most Stylish’ Awards. This glitzy awards ceremony will be held in the Vault Nightclub at the Bank Bar on Sunday 17 April and will recognise Newry’s key style ambassadors - those who we know from our place of work or from around the city who always look amazing and effortless. There are categories to cover male and females in all age groups and the competition is expected to be hot! Nominations of friends, family, colleagues or even self nominations are being accepted online and the ethos is, ‘if you’ve got it, style it!’
Orla Jackson, Chief Executive of Newry Chamber of Trade and Commerce, the organisation behind the event said, “The idea for ‘Newry Style City’ came from a desire for local retailers to come together to do something different. This is the very first time we have tried something on this scale and we really hope local retailers and people from right across the Greater Newry area will get behind it. We have already had significant support from many organisations including our gold level sponsors, Newry & Mourne District Council, SILK Emporium, The Quays, Buttercrane, Bellini’s and The Bank Bar.
Also our silver level sponsors, including Jack Murphy Jewellers, Cahill Shoes, Berling, McEvoy’s, Dali, as well as SugahFix.com, Destination Newry, Newry City Centre Management and Impact Sales Solutions. Without this support we couldn’t possibly run an event on this scale. We would also like to thank all those involved in organising or hosting events. We really hope that this will become an annual or bi-annual event which will put the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors in Newry on the fashion map.”
Mayor Mick Murphy, Newry and Mourne District Council added, “We are delighted to show our support for ‘Newry Style City’ - an initiative from retailers in the city and the surrounding areas. We hope this event will attract visitors north and south to the city and to Newry & Mourne to experience a real flavour of the strength of the retail and hospitality sectors in the region.”
With so many shows and events on the busy schedule it is a fabulous opportunity for locals and visitors alike to indulge in their passion for fashion. For a full list of events the ‘Newry Style City’ programme can be downloaded from the Newry Style City Website
