Bench Concept Store Launch

Bench Concept Store Launch

 

On Thursday 20th September I was very proudly invited to the Bench Concept Store Launch in Manchester's Nothern Quarter...

 

 

The new look store was buzzing with industry people as I arrived and the very first thing that caught my eye was the stunning new layout...

 

 

The store had a sort of urban, warehouse feel to it whilst at the same time creating an open and minimalist space. Amazing artwork by local artist Moot branded the walls with a modern day comic book feel and really gave the store a true 'self-made' personality. This new raw look really complimented the Bench AW '12 collection and it truly felt as though it was the rebirth of Bench!

 

However, it didn't just end there! A neon sighn reading 'Self Made' lead the way to an accessible downstairs space; something completely new to stores in Manchester today...

 

 

The once disused basement had been transformed into a buzzing space filled with people, artwork and even a bar & DJ. For me it truly was a whole new experience!

 

On tables in the centre of the room lay patterns from key pieces in the Bench AW '12 collection; a little insight into what exactly goes into creating each individual piece...

 

 

 

The idea behind creating this open space was that it would be open to the public daily; a space for Manchester creatives to use as a 'hub' to come up with new ideas and perhaps meet new people to collaborate with. With free Wi-Fi and a selection of large open tables this is the perfect place for creativity to blossom; for new undiscovered talent to be found!

...and I love it!

 

 

Don't forget to visit the store yourself at:

61-63 Church St

Northern Quarter

Manchester

M4 1PW

 

www.benchselfmade.com

 

much love

JodieRosanna

x

 

 



Pretty in Punk on ASOS Marketplace...

Pretty in Punk on ASOS Marketplace

 

So, it's been a while now since I last wrote about my latest venture... Pretty in Punk, but after two months of hard work; cutting, sewing & dying I have now have my first collection of custom made Pretty in Punk clothing!

 

...exciting stuff!

 

The idea behind the brand was to create one-of-a-kind, hand dyed customised pieces for the unique, fashion concious individual & so far I feel everything is coming along just as I invisioned.

 

With a proffesional photoshoot booked next Monday (24th) the brand will soon have it's own look book, and the pieces are slowly but surely making their way onto ASOS Marketplace for you lucky shopppers to buy!

 

Check it out now at:

https://marketplace.asos.com/seller/prettyinpunk/collection

 

Also don't forget to check out our collaboration pieces with Jeramiah Ferrari at:

http://jeramiahferrari.bigcartel.com/product/jeramiah-ferrari-tie-dye-tees

 

Not one to dissapoint here's a little look of some of my favorite pieces so far:

 

 Studded 'Oil Slick' Bandeau

RRP £16

https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/tops/studded-oil-slick-tie-dye-bandeau/521151

 

 Studded 'Cosmic' Bandeau

RRP £18

https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/tops/studded-cosmic-tie-dye-bandeau/521562

 

 Studded 'Oxidation' Crop Top

RRP £25

 

 Studded 'Oxidation' Crop Top

RRP £28

 

 'Pick n Mix' T-shirt

RRP £22

https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/t-shirts/pick-n-mix-tie-dye-t-shirt/519955

 

'Pick n Mix' T-shirt

RRP £22

https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/t-shirts/pick-n-mix-tie-dye-t-shirt/519949

 

Keep your eyes peeled for more PiP updates!

 

much love

JodieRosanna

x

 

 

 

 





Getting Graphic (part 2)

Getting Graphic (part 2)

So, I know it's been forever since I told you all about the shoot I'd planned & styled for The Fashion Network ...but now I have finally been given permission to release the images and upload them to the blog!

...excited much?

If you've read my earlier post then you'll know all about the ins & out's of the shoot... so, getting to the point... HERE IT IS...

Serge DeNimes

American Apparel

Hero & Cape

Beck & Hersey

Kraezy Authentic Street Apparel

Dead Legacy

£26 Million

Hack

Serge DeNimes

The Cuckoo's Nest

Gola

Elvis Jesus

Ringspun

Models: PHA - Nathaniel & Amy

Photography: Sven Eselgroth

Styling: JodieRosanna

Make-Up: Yvonne Hill

For any enquiries on fashion styling, personal shopping or image consultation please contact JodieRosanna: jodierosanna@live.co.uk

To check out the full shoot in magazine format click the link:

http://www.manchesterfashion.com/fashionshoots/graphic-t-shirt-shoot

much love

JodieRosanna

x

I'll Take You to a Place I Know...

Ill Take You to a Place I Know...

Continuing my work with Manchester reggae band (and good friends) Jeramiah Ferrari we soon went on to collaborate on a second shoot with awesome local photographer Jonathan Clover.

With the guys still undecided on what exactly they wanted for an overall 'band image' we decided to try something completely different to the last shoot... less clean cut with colour and more gritty, street inspired styling (way more up my street!) We wanted to find the perfect look to complement the new music the band were creating; and boy did I have fun playing around with the clothes!

Lead Vocals: Ryan Paul Mario Barton
Lead Guitar: Joshua Aitchinson
Bass: Hanson Pollit
Drums: Stuart Welch

Photography: Jonathan Clover
Styling: JodieRosanna

Oh, and don't forget to check out the band at www.facebook.com/jeramiahferrari, they've just recently released a new EP which is amazing!

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For any enquiries on band styling, personal shopping or image consultation please contact JodieRosanna:
jodiersoanna@live.co.uk

 

much love

JodieRosanna

x

 

It's All About the Music...

It's all About the Music

 

So, recently I've been very busy with my new internship at Sticks of Narnia & setting up my own clothing label Pretty in Punk... so busy in fact that I've had no time to update the blog! However, with a few spare hours this rainy Friday night I thought it about time I shared some of my recent work with you...

 

Over the past few months I've been working with my great friends (& boyfriend)  Jeramiah Ferrari in order to put together some new & fully styled promotional imagery. The experience has been both extremely enjoyable & very hard work and finally after months of anticipation I've been given permission to release the pics!

 

So for your viewing pleasure here are my very first, fully proffessional styled images...

 

 

 

 

Lead Vocals: Ryan Paul Mario Barton

Lead Guitar: Joshua Aitchison

Bass: Hanson Pollit

Drums: Stuart Welch

 

Photography: Josh Caudwell

Styling: JodieRosanna

 

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For any enquiries on band styling, personal shopping or image consultation please contact JodieRosanna:
jodiersoanna@live.co.uk

 

much love

JodieRosanna

x

Watch this Space

Watch this Space

So, this week has been a pretty eventful week with a lot of exciting change! ...I have just started a new internship with London based music and fashion PR company Sticks of Narnia!

It was a rather emotional farewell for me at the Fashion Network as I really had enjoyed my 6 months with them but now is definitely the right time for a change!

I've always been interested in music along with fashion and to find an internship that can teach me how to combine the two is very exciting!!!

...so as I begin on a new adventure I’ll be sure to keep you updated on my going's on and anything new I learn along the way!

(to find out more about SoN visit http://www.sticksofnarnia.com/)

much love

JodieRosanna

x

Talk that Talk

Talk that Talk

It was announced a few weeks ago that the one and only Rihanna will be designing a capsule collection for the great British High Street store River Island... and I am very excited! Set to hit the stores in Spring 2013 this new collection can't come quick enough for me...

"I've been wanting to design my own collection for some time," Rihanna said to Vogue. "River Island is the perfect partner for me to collaborate with and working with a British, family-run business also really appealed to me. I find London really inspiring and River Island loves to have fun with clothes. I'm looking forward to working with them and creating something really special."

I'm personally hoping her inspiration will come from her own personal style... a mix of sexy, urban pieces with a hint of real street grunge! Here's some of my fav Rihanna looks from 2012...

much love

JodieRosanna

x