#LFW SS14: FashionSistasUK collection - Saturday 14 September 2013

LFW 2013: 13th-17th September 2013

FashionSistas are debuting a cutting edge collection at The Angels of Fashion London Fashion Week - in Aid of The Prince's Trust

Rose Perkins, manager of FashionSistas, is a Prince's Trust Ambassador mentoring young people from 18-30 in fashion and creative arts.

Based in Birmingham, Rose will be working at a grassroots level, linking up with local schools in the inner city to encourage children in pursuing their dreams.

She also takes on interns to develop their creative training and business skills.

Progress - new avenues - networking - thinking outside of the box - creating my own opportunities not waiting for opportunity knocks.
                                                                 - Rose Perkins, August 2013

Her current intern reached out to her through word-of-mouth recommendation and within two weeks began making jewellery and custom clothing with Rose, who explained: "She has her own business so I'm mentoring her on the job and  referring her to the Prince's Trust". Together they have been customising special black and gold pieces, for the "Iconic Fashion" themed event for the Angels of Fashion show on Saturday.

Always pushing the thread to create edgy designs:

FashionSistas are expanding horizons and collaborating with international talent including Hungarian Szimonetta Sabo, (Las Vegas Fashion Week 2013) and Israeli designer Racheli Titan.

Rose said: "We have some amazing future ongoing projects so watch this space. Theres so much going on but some of it is secret so i don't want to say too much".

FashionSistas cutting edge shoot

FashionSistas also donates regularly to the Birmingham Heart Foundation in the city centre. Rose said: "We are planning to give back by myself and my intern volunteering a few hours a month in the city centre store."

We can't get enough of FashionSistas' photo shoots, it's more than just wanting the look, it's the feeling that emanates from within the picture, and there's an art to it.

Call Rose at the Birmingham boutique for a FREE consultation on 0121 607 8250, whether you want to book a pampering session or enquire on her work with the Prince's Trust.

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It's hard to believe London Fashion Week is over!

Team AC dressed exclusively in FashionSistas at London Fashion Week

We are still recovering from the roaring success our colleague Rose Perkins -FashionSistas CEO - had in debuting her "R 'n' R Back to Black collection" last Saturday at The Angels of Fashion show in support of The Prince's Trust.

The evening was organised to benefit The Prince's Trust by Savita Kaye of Lady K media who said: "I want the world to celebrate together and witness never seen creations. This platform will help many designers as a springboard to the next level without spending thousands of pounds. Also, gives the next generation of designers hope that their collection can have the same media/press platform like the top designers around the world."

Rose herself is a Prince's Trust ambassador, supporting 18-30 year-olds. The R 'n' R collection is in collaboration with designers such as Szimonetta Szabó, and a young intern, Rukhsana, who Rose is currently mentoring in business and fashion.

Szimonetta Szabó (right) will tell us more about her fantastic jumpsuit soon. Stay tuned

Szimonetta told us: "I met Rose in February at an event. I was wearing one of my own dresses which Rose loved and ordered for her store. We have been working together since".

Rose auditioned an eclectic mix of stunning models to represent her experimental designs. They all had a funky step in their walk and a couple of the girls showed off the comfort and versatility of the garments through dance. During rehearsals, Rose told the models: "Tell a story through movement".

FashionSistas' outstanding catwalk told a story to Amy Winehouse "Back to Black", Jay-Z and Kanye West "Otis" and Jay - Z and Justin Timberlake "Holy Grail".

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The outro was particularly fun, as Rose - who usually likes to stay out of the spotlight - was given her plaudits on the runway and was encouraged to replicate the "Back to Black" dance-off!

The collection sparked a lot of interest with incoming sales and the success of the night extended to two of FashionSistas' models being scouted. One of those is Hungarian Vivian Vanda Varga who spoke to us: "I have worked with Rose on and off, it was really competitive I had to audition for her via video link and I was so glad to make it, I've made good contacts here at London Fashion Week". Her look is other-worldly.

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Vivian modelling the leopard-zebra print dress exclusive to FashionSistas

Now the FashionSistas journey is expanding in full hip-thrusting motion - they have been inundated with requests across the UK and internationally - they have even been in talks about going to New York and Paris so get styled by them as soon as you can!

FashionSistas are based in Birmingham but travel to accommodate groups. Call Rose on 0121 607 8250 to book a consultation in-store or for a pampering party. She hosts V.I.P treatment events which cater to your music, refreshments, hair, make-up and style needs.