BLACK NEON 8-9-10 August - London Show

BLACK NEON at the Lingerie Collective August 2010

BLACK NEON is to show its SS2011 collection as part of the Lingerie Collective!!!!

8th - 10th August 2010

The Music Room
26 South Molton Lane
Mayfair
London
W1K 5AB

By appointment only contact:
info@blackneon.co.uk / david@finlaysonassociates.com / David 07825 439 338

Other brands exhibiting include:
Bordelle, Seventh Wonderland, Chantal Thomas, Marlies Dekkers, Miss Mandalay and Yes Master.

BLACK NEON / Lingerie Buyer Brand Feature

Thanks to the lovely ladies at Lingerie Buyer Black Neon has its first brand feature!

New swimwear brand Black Neon has described itself as a labour of love. Produced in the UK, the new collection offers retro and contemporary styles.

Black Neon’s first collection displays a mixture of turquoise and coral against black and pale gold, showcasing a nod to vintage glamour as well as using modern cuts tailored to suit all body types. Created by Jodi Muter, the brand’s designer, the line is her expression of what she believes swimwear should be.

Muter graduated from Kingston in 2001, and after a 6-month stint working in a swimwear factory in Mauritius, she has the tools to launch her own line. After a few unsatisfactory production attempts abroad, Muter has decided to make sure all final sales and production are made in the UK. One of the few swimwear brands to do this, Muter believes that with better communication the UK factories are able to deliver exactly what she wants.

The extensive collection, due for release online in mid July, not only has a vast range of mix and match swimwear for around £145 RRP a set but also has resort pieces made to order. The brand has its own Black Neon blog, where it promotes the brand but interestingly discusses the whole swimwear market, showing a wider awareness of the industry.

For more information, email info@blackneon.co.uk

New Site Find / White Cabana

I was searching for images of Cabana's and came across this great site.
http://whitecabana.wordpress.com/
I have sat on both of these lovely Cabana's and wish Black Neon was in Miami now, ready for the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week SWIM starting this week, 15 - 19 July. Next year Black Neon HAS to go to Miami and represent the UK!

BLACK NEON / Guardian.co.uk coverage

Key fashion trends of the season: Bikinis
"New to the swimwear arena is hot label Black Neon, available from the end of this month, so place your order now and be one of the first to strut your stuff in this cool retro ensemble from blackneon.co.uk"

BLACK NEON's first ever bit of official press! Thank you Guardian!

Katharine Hamnett X Yooxygen / Swimwear

Katharine Hamnett has joined up with Yoox.com to produce an eco friendly swimwear range. The 1950’s inspired ‘Save the Sea’ range created with sustainable fabrics and organic cotton will include 14 different styles and designs. The range has bright bold colours, patterns on one piece swimsuits, bikinis, tote bags and beach towels.
Talking to Vogue.co.uk about the new range, Katharine said: “I have called this collection SAVE THE SEA as the sea that we all love is dying due to the impact of human activities such as oil spill, sewage dumping, industrial pollution, chemical fertilizers and pesticide run-off, lack of fish stock management, over fishing, pirate fishing which can possibly lead to the extinction of species including the blue fin tuna.”
I'm sure Katharine will be infuriated by the BP oil disaster, on the few occasions I have met Katharine it amazes me how much passion and knowledge she has surrounding the earth. She inspires me to seek out information in an aim to educate myself further about the enviroment and our effects on it. A good place to start is the links page on Katharine's website.