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Face of Croydon Finalists Announced!!

14-06-2008   


Ashley McKenzie from hit talent scouting television series, X factor awaited the potential models as the stunning succession of leggy ladies wowed the judges on their way to the podium not only to receive an introduction from the delectable Ashley, each model was also given the opportunity for their dazzling personalities to shine through via their answers to one of the following four questions:

  1. What would it mean to you if you won Face of Croydon?
  2. What are your hobbies and interests?
  3. What is your current occupation?
  4. Have you always been interested in modelling?

Ashley


 

The four judges included:

Judges



The 20 girls chosen to be in next week’s final and a step closer to those all important prizes are:
 

Amrah Ahmet
Charlotte Barker Johnson
Dede Davis
Courtney Selwood
Esther Lee Isaacs
Ijeoma Anikpe
Jeanne Lukika
Jenny Ray
Jodie Wright
Jodi Nkumrah
Julia Sivaraja
Kym Whittle
Lousia McNally
Maia Kirkman-Richards
Meera Padhiar
Rachel Quigley
Rebecca Guy
Sally McDonald
Sandra Gondora
Yemisi Adegoke
Yvette Asiedu 

Julia Sivaraja
Julia Sivaraja



Congratulations to the 20 qualified finalists and to all competitors. Everyone looked utterly fabulous and the day was a resounding success.

Face of Croydon
Ijeoma Anikpe


A special thank you to the following parties involved for their outstanding help, support and efficiency throughout the constant preparation prior to the event and on the day:

  • Rick from Frantic Promotions
  • John for supplying the fabric
  • Katherine Glass and Angela Reed of BID
  • Centrale's management team, particularly Louise King and Emily Dann
  • Ashley McKenzie for presenting and his fantastic live performances
Rick and Louise


Katherine Glass


On Monday at 10.30am a parade through the streets of Croydon led by Ashley will take place. Filmed by the BBC with a whole host of celebrities and models this event promises to be huge! All the finalists of the Face of Croydon need to arrive at the Enter Boutique for 9.45am wearing white trousers or a skirt and to bring an old piece of clothing they wish to donate to charity on behalf of M&S where the finalists will collect their numbered wrist bands and start to head to Park House for 10.00am prompt. 


Finalists

The final for Face of Croydon will take place next Saturday at 5pm. All finalists will be supplied with clothing provided by Enter Boutique and hair and make up will also be provided by the professionals. All details of the day will be distributed via email to all finalists. The event will commence at 4.30 with a make up demonstration from Ian Burton Legge followed by the grand final at 5.00pm when the winner will be announced who will be flown to New York for September 10th and 11th to feature as a catwalk model for the Profile Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week!

Furthermore a variety of workshops and seminars will take place throughout the week in conjunction with the Croydon Fashion Festival, please find schedule below:

Workshops and Seminars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

Day

Time

Subject

Name

18.06.08

Wednesday

13.00pm

What is Fashion Retailing

Hayleigh Amos

18.06.08

Wednesday

14.30pm

How to be a Fashion Writer

Rivki Baums

18.06.08

Wednesday

16.00pm

How to be a Fashion Illustrator

Ismail Erbil

19.06.08

Thursday

13.00pm

How to be a fashion photographer

Rodney Compton

19.06.08

Thursday

14.30pm

Job opportunities in the fashion industry

Jenny Holloway

19.06.08

Thursday

16.30pm

Walk the Catwalk – Rah Agency

Rah Agency

20.06.08

Friday

13.00pm

Setting up your own Fashion Business

Liz Ogalvie

20.06.08

Friday

14.30pm

How to own your own Jewellery Label

Ruthi Orlin

20.06.08

Friday

16.00pm

My Fashion Collection

Shyamoki

21.06.08

Saturday

16.30pm

Looking Beautiful

Iain Burton Legge


If you are interested in attending any of these workshops and seminars, then please do not hesitate to contact Emily on 020 8681 5014 or emily@fashioncapital.co.uk for more information or to reserve a space.





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