Women In Business Expo Fashion Show 2019
The Women in Business Expo Fashion Show is always one of the most exciting, and satisfying events on the social calendar in Birmingham. Organised by Headz Up Business as a way for women in business, technology and innovation to get together and network, but also enjoy a showcase of local designers, creatives and fashion entrepreneurs, the Women in Business Expo has become an unmissable event.
The 2019 event was held on Friday in the beautiful confines of the second city’s Council House. The fashion was interspersed with guest speakers offering their personal stories of being a woman in business, along with motivational advice for those just starting out, or facing current personal struggles. Speakers included the brilliant Marverine Cole, TV presenter and now Director of four new BA hons degree courses in journalism at Birmingham University and Barbara Anderson from Genistar, a financial services company that focuses on financial education for middle income families.
There were also two panel events, an inspiring women panel which I was honoured to be included in, and a Women in tech panel. These panels allow real women to share their stories and experiences in their fields, which included construction, blogging, the fire service and graphic design.
The Fashion Show
The fashion show was put together this year by Joshua Williams, and Xenia Karayiannis from SeventyOne Media. It showcased a range of local designers and fashion brands, ranging from the bespoke hats from Sofya Style, fabulous prints from Rosie Billington, tailoring and prom styles from Donna Marina, current trends and bodycon from Mirror Image Style, Tiffany Stanford, who as well as showcasing her versatile dresses that can be worn in a range of ways, had also curated a collection from Vintage Tramp, glorious vintage inspired hats and headpieces from Sharper Millinery, and luxurious red carpet gowns from Kiss Me Kate.
Here are some of the looks from the catwalk show.
Sofya Style – based at Hatton Shopping Village
Rosie Billington
Donna Marina
Mirror Image Style
Sharper Millinery
Tiffany Stanford and Vintage Tramp
Kiss Me Kate
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18 Comments
LavandaMichelle
Oh my! These dresses look amazing. I love ALL off the outfits, fashion design as always been interesting to me. Thanks for sharing!
Joan
The outfits look good, and the event sounds like one I would like to be able to go to.
Tara Pittman
Lots of cute clothes. These are some amazing designers.
Amber Myers
What a fun fashion show. I love all of these different looks. I love that second to last dress. I’m all about sparkles!
Rach
What a fun event! Beautiful clothing. I love some of those skirts and dresses especially!
GiGi Eats
Even though I am no fashionista, I can definitely appreciate a fashion show and I really did like a lot of the outfits presentence in this expo fashion show!
Natalia
I love fashion shows, but I haven’t had the ocassion to attend such an event! Wonderful photos, clothes and girls! Lots of new inspirations! 🙂
Krysten Quiles
What a fun fashion show! I’m not usually into fashion too much but this looks like so much fun. Thanks so much for sharing!
Nicole Anderson
I’m not usually into a lot of fashion but I love a lot of these pieces and outfits. So many great looks. I really appreciate a designer’s creativity!
Ola
How fun is this?! I love, love, love the black dress with the huge rose hat! I haven’t a clue as where I’d wear it, LOL, but it looks so chic.
Nursery rhymes girl
Hi 🙂
They all look pretty in their own way 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us these things.I love fashion. Hope to hear about your new experiences. Happy blogging.
Myrah Duque
I love fashion shows. I haven’t been to one in ages. These outfits are gorgeous.
Waren Jean Go
What an amazing fashion show! I would love to wear those Kiss Me Kate creation for my sister’s weeding. This is just marvellous.
aisasami
Wow, what a wonderful event for ladies in business and the creative ladies. I wish we had this in Japan!
Alexandra Cook
I would have loved to be there in person. I would have loved to hear the speakers and all the encouragement!
Kristy Bullard
I’m loving this fashion show. It looks like such a fun event. There are so many pieces I’d like to have myself.
Ruth I
It must be really nice to visit and represent here. The pictures and outfits are all amazing. Cheers to women power!
Fatima Torres
Such stylish trends. I’m loving the dresses. Something I want to invest more this summer.