How Can We Look Good? 'Dressed Up 2 the 9s' of course!

Style gurus Caryn Franklin (Clothes Show presenter) and Jane Galpin (fashion editor of International style bible i-D Magazine) suggest dressing like a celebrity this Christmas and all the way through 2010 by borrowing designer dresses, wearing them once and sending them back. And of course, 'Dressed Up to the 9s' allows you to do just this! Be 'economy savvy' with not only 20% off your first rental but by uploading your own designer gowns and renting them out. What more could you want?!

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Tawny Phillips on Fashion Insight

Tawny Phillips' fabulous 'Extinct Collection' has been featured on Fashion Insight (http://www.fashioninsight.co.uk/). Subscribe for free and read all about it!

Tawny has gone back in time and dived deep into the deep blue sea and the freshwater streams to create her exclusive designs. She works with preciosities dating back from over 3 million years such as the fossilised Mako sharks teeth, her Bronze pieces are inspired by the Bronze Age period and her black freshwater pearls are a real rarity.

Fashion Shoot!!

Check out these beautiful shots from our fashion shoot! The dresses look even more gorgeous actually on! Now its much easier to pick out which dress to wear...

Alessandro Dell'Acqua

Diane Von Furstenberg

Temperley

Emporio Armani

Just Cavalli

Paula Ka

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Read All the Details....

...on Fashion Insight (http://www.fashioninsight.co.uk/). They've published the full press release online. All you have to do is subscribe (for free) then you can read all the juicy details the journo's get before you buy that wicked tee (from Death Before Dishonour) or hire that gorgeous dress (from Dressed Up to the 9s). Fashion Insight tweeted about Dressed Up too!

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Mint Vintage

Mint Vintage is one of London's leading vintage destinations, with unique clothes and accessories for men and women that have stood the test of time. This Christmas they are offering Gift Vouchers making that gift for your stylish friend 'who has everything' easy. Let them enjoy the wonders of quality vintage shopping in the heart of London.

This winter, ladies trends rely heavily on 1980's influences, with sequins, padded shoulders and embellished knits aplenty. With an abundance of scarves, sunglasses and belts to choose from, why chose an 80's influence piece over the original?

Menswear styles this season include The Preppy, Hunting and 70's inspired Grunge - all of which can be easily accessorised with a silk scarf, ankle boots, or a bowtie.

Online clothing store ASOS has teamed up with Mint Vintage and is selling a few hand selected items from menswear online. Alternatively, head down to the Covent Garden store for the full selection.

Mint Vintage have everything from bowler hats and double-breasted blazers to Christmas knits and statement clutches. So whatever style you're sporting this winter make it unique with a piece from Mint Vintage Covent Garden.

Check them out at: www.mintvintage.co.uk

Dressed Up to the 9s December Offer on Handbag.com

Handbag.com have cottoned on... Get 20% off your first rental from http://www.dresseduptothe9s.com/. See the page here: www.handbag.com/fashion/offers-and-events/v1

No need to panic that you've got nothing to wear or that 2 other people will be sporting the same outfit as you this Christmas and New Year - rent a fabulous designer dress from only £35!

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The Party Season is Upon Us!

It's the first of December, the party season is officially upon us and the hunt for that perfect show-stopping outfit continues. But don't panic!!

Dressed Up to the 9s, the fantastic website where you can hire designer outfits and earn a bit of cash renting yours out, has a whole load of new dresses from only £35 including Diane von Frustenberg, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore and Emporio Armani.

What's more, Dressed Up are offering 20% off your first hire! Bargin!

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Check out more coverage from November. Dressed Up to the 9s was mentioned in the Daily Record and on Disney Roller Girls Blog, check them out!

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The party season is upon us...

Trying to find the perfect party outfit requires serious planning. Whether it's an office Christmas party, New Years celebrations or a winter wedding you're attending, finding a stylish outfit five other people won't be wearing is hard work!

Dressed up to the 9's makes this task easy at a click of a button and a fraction of the price. It's been recently recommended on the Wedding Bell Blog (http://www.weddingbellblog.com/), who say the concept is "Simply brilliant... dressed up to the 9's is a convenient way to stay in fashion without spending loads of money on a designer number. Give the website one quick look and check it out for yourself!" Marie Claire love it too; "It's just like raiding your sisters' wardrobe - only better..."

Really feeling the pinch on the purse this winter? Make money too by renting your cocktail dresses, designer gowns and other high fashion pieces and earn from £35 per rental! That could pay for that Armani LBD you've been eyeing up, or that Diane von Furstenberg gown... hmmm... now there's only the decision of what to wear!

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Emporio Armani

Jasper Conran

An update on two fabulous new dresses added to dresseduptothe9s.com,

IMPERIAL MINT @ THE BRICKHOUSE

Imperial Mint @ the Brickhouse is the team behind Mint Vintage the successful Covent Garden vintage clothing store, hop over to the east side to proudly present their

monthly retro styled party extravaganza Imperial Mint, a collaboration of

the most amazing cache of effortlessly cool 70’s sounds, afro salsa beats,

rare grooves, early electro and the world’s best disco.

Imperial Mint is the brainchild of James Wright the founder of Mint Vintage whose passion is all things old and wonderful. Mint Vintage encourages their customers to be adventurous and playful with their clothes and now gives them a playground to dress for.

Imperial Mint caters for a trendy crowd from the old time groovers to

the young hot and trip newcomers to the dance floor from 10.30 pm to 4am

with free beverages for those who get in before midnight and only £5 entry.

CENTREFOLD MAGAZINE

Centrefold is a limited edition bi-annual art and fashion poster magazine launched in 2003 by photographer Andrew G Hobbs and Creative Director Warren Beeby. The first edition featured well known models of the time Clara Veiga, Omahyra, Claire Durkin and Lisa Ratcliffe. The project took off in 2005 and adapted to commissioning other artists and their interpretation on the Centrefold ethic. Each issue has a specific theme around which contributing artists, designers and photographers are commissioned for.

Each publication sees a new guest editor to bring a fresh focus to the magazine. Since 2003, Centrefold has showcased the talents of world – renowned and rising stars, from Lily Donaldson, Emma Hemming to Eliza Cummings and Daisy Lowe. It has also incorporated the creative visions of established and emerging photographers, including Kai Z Feng, Ian McKell, Mario Golewski and Jean Francois Carly. The involvement of design studios, Spin, BB Saunders, Sea Design and The Design Studio have helped to realise those visions, to produce the magazine Centrefold has become today. Guest editors have included Georgina Hodson ( Issue four) in association with Webber Represents, Mark Morrison (Issue 3) represented by Jed Root.

Watch this space for teaser on the coming issue 5 of Centrefold.

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DRESSEDUPTOTHE9S.COM

dresseduptothe9s.com is an amazing new online rental concept aimed at all fashion starving recessionistas launching today. By simply registering to dresseduptothe9s.com, you can save your best frock from the inevitable wardrobe death by uploading your designer closet and letting other fashion starved individuals browse for your best pieces.

Simply start by taking pictures of your best money makers, fill in the size item details, upload the image and you ready to start making money with your personal fabulous style today.

Tawny - The Extinct Collections

Tawny Phillips launches her Extinct collection this Christmas. Tawny has gone back in time and dived into the deep blue sea and the freshwater streams to create her exclusive designs. She works with preciosities dating back from over 3 million years such as the fossilized Mako sharks teeth, her Bronze pieces are inspired by the Bronze Age period and her black freshwater pearls are a real rarity. MAKO The Mako shark is an immediate ancestor to the modern Great White Shark; Phillips uses their teeth to adorn the heavy silver neck chains, bracelets and key chains. The teeth are very rare as each one is gathered by divers from the Chilean coast in the Pacific Ocean; each magnificent piece is unique and has its own special qualities. AGE OF BRONZE The designer has dedicated precious time developing the Bronze collection which includes the historical fashioned cross pendants, rings and cuffs. Phillips has created several finishes to choose from; select scratched, matt or hammered. Bronze is a third lighter than silver and has been significant to any culture that encountered it. It is one of the most innovative alloys of mankind. The bold large crosses sit on leather thongs or hang from a rope of black pearls. THE BLACK PEARL The Black pearl is an interesting story with each piece of jewellery being totally unique to the next. Each pearl has its own particular colour, texture and shape highlighting their special qualities, this collection is available in long threads to wrap around the neck, single line threads worn as bracelets with sturdy bonze hooks, the pearls dress bronze and silver rings and crafted heavy cuffs. THE BLACKENED SILVER STORY This story offers a dazzling collection of black freshwater pearls, blackened Silver and stunning black diamonds. Blackened Silver sits in synergy with the Bronze story, black crosses, rings and cuffs which can be worn with the pearls, sit on their own or be styled with black diamonds in either a twin setting, a scattering or a full glaze which will only be for those who love some understated bling! QUOTE: Tawny Phillips says: “I love working with organic materials as each piece is unique. Flaws become points of interest and add character to each handmade item. I like to incorporate them into a design rather than disguise or discard them. The imperfection of an organic material coupled with a medium like bronze provides me with the opportunity to create complimentary textures and contrasting features. I think that people who wear my jewellery understand that they are wearing something that cannot be exactly replicated ever again.” Prices range from £65 and upwards to £45,000 Tawny sells to a selection of stores, however is available for private and bespoke commissions: contact 405 communications in association with David Weston Represents for further information on 0207 749 0596 or Suzanne@405communications.com Editor’s notes Background Tawny Phillips had a terrific start when she sold her graduate collection to Donna Karen, in 2004. Since then, she repeatedly worked for Paul Smith creating collections of men’s and women’s silver and sterling silver jewellery, culminating in the exclusive Triumph Motorcycle Silver collection which was showcased internationally. Paul Smith has not worked on whole collections with just one designer for many years; this achievement is a credit to Tawny Phillips talent. In 2006, Lane Crawford in Hong Kong bought her shark tooth collection.

dresseduptothe9s

Great expectations for the launch of the "it" fashion website dresseduptothe9s.com on Monday, the 14th. In these troubled times a fantastic opportunity for women with designer dresses in their closets to cash back. Dive in!

AYOMI at Network

Pictures: Courtesy of AYOMI MUSIC (www.myspace.com/ayomimusic) ©2009AYOMI, All Rights Reserved.

Network is taking a holiday. We will come back with a new exclusive program in September.

Death Before Dishonour launches new collection

Christmas with Mcqueen

Christmas is a season of excess spending, dwindling bank balances and never-ending social gatherings. dresseduptothe9s.com is a new and amazing fashion rental service which can help you with your hectic social calendar without going into liquidation. dresseduptothe9s.com allows you to embrace the Christmas spirit wearing an amazing Matthew Williamson number to the office party or ring in the New Year with a fierce Gucci mini dress. You can even avoid the criminal faux pas of the same dress in social networking photo albums sites without breaking the bank. dresseduptothe9s.com allows women, all over the UK, to look fabulous at every event with its member exclusive access to a vast online wardrobe. By registering free of charge you can now access the latest trends, classic and vintage dresses from as little as £35 per dress/week or, alternatively, make money from your own personal wardrobe with good condition designer pieces otherwise gathering dust. Simply take a photograph of your best frock and upload it. Women are now browsing through hundreds of designer pieces from Alexander Mcqueen to Valentino and many more. With dresseduptothe9s.com even the busiest of social butterflies can rock a new outfit for every occasion and events by finding their style match online. Upload today and you could be able to treat yourself an early Christmas present of a new season must have.

Amazing new online rental agency about to hit the UK

dresseduptothe9s.com is an amazing new online rental concept aimed at all fashion starving recessionistas. Wardrobes all across the UK are bursting to their fabulous seams with the last seasons harempants, designer gowns and cocktail dresses that only can be worn once. By simply registering to dresseduptothe9s.com, you can save your best frock from the inevitable wardrobe death by uploading your designer closet and letting other fashion starved individuals browse for your best pieces. Take back the investment in “investment piece” by renting out your designer dress and finance this season must have Marc Jacobs pagoda shouldered jacket or the statement Balmain. Just follow the easy steps into the dresseduptothe9s.com price guides. Simply start by taking pictures of your best money makers, fill in the size item details, upload the image and you ready to start making money with your personal fabulous style. Women all over the UK can register for free and have access to the latest trends and catwalk styles from as little as £35 per rental/week (includes courier and dress hire). By becoming a member you can browse through hundreds of pieces by the likes of Burberry Porsum, Emporio Armani, Diane von Furstenburg etc by size, colour & length and avoid the dreaded same dress syndrome. So now you can own that fabulous body con Herve Leger dress on that first date, the Roland Mouret’s moon dress for that all important meeting or why not that dreamy Valentino for a summer wedding for albeit a week. They can all be just a click away. All you have to do is ensure that the dress is dry cleaned to manufacturers standard on time and you are ready to order your next designer fashion fix. Dresseduptothe9s.com launches the 14th of September 09.

What's new for Sard's S/S 2010

A lunch with friends on a sunny day in the garden or a cocktail party in the evening; SARD’s S/S 2010 will dress the woman who is effortlessly glamourous at every occasion This season the SARD collection offers an abundance of surprises hidden in every seam and finishing. SARD dresses a versatile and creative woman who has her own sense of style and wears clothes to suit her needs. SARD’s styling allows you to do just this; put your own signature in your clothes. The tone for Spring/Summer are delicious nuturals, nude, white, cream with hints of yellow, in elegant shapes. Looking closer, there are white blousons, skin skirts, yellow and dusky pink dresses with that added attention to detail. This is the beauty about SARD, when the eyes and hands meet the fabrics it becomes evident the couture quality of silks, satins, jacquards and high quality cottons. It’s high end pret-a-porter design at a competitive price. The armadillho jacket has adorable sleeves likened to the animal’s armor shell. It goes perfectly with the egg shell double layer sleeveless dress and could be worn by day, or night. SARD oozes elegance everywhere, but its classic and easy to wear feel makes it even more of a winner. See a real 60s influence, its the modern day Audrey Hepburn, or take the A- line dress in a quilted-style jackard, it takes you straight back to the Jackie O. era. This collection is no joke. SARD has commited to deliver the very best in fabrics, style and design.

Network – Showcasing Anthony Everest feat Ayomi and DJ Dave Lubin

Network is the new and exclusive music members only event hosted by Dave Lubin at Bureau. This event brings the creme de la creme of the music industry on a weekly basis. Network is the night where the big players come to check old acquaintances, establish new connections, discuss the state of ever changing music industry or let their hair down. The night includes carefully selected label executives, A&R, music publishers, performers and the who's who of London's clubland elite. This week Network has two great acts to wet your whitle firstly newcomer Anthony Everest Feat. Ayomi. Anthony is no stranger to performing, he has already reahed the no1 slot on the Jazz Charts for 25 weeks (Reverbnation), nationally and globally - with an original song he wrote and recorded - "Follow your Dreams". Anthony Everest will be showcasing with his band Ayomi. This is a new band with a new sound,an exciting and gutsy combo! The band has been quoted as refreshing and has brightned and cooled up rhythmic sounds of Jazz and soul, blues, world, quirky melodies and reggae back drop beats. Ayomi creates a new style over Anthony Everest Music - back catalogue (Emptiness, Pennies, Kiss me Baby - with some 300 more), plus exciting new Ayomi creations, like "Is it important", "Africa" and "Sunshine Breeze". Anthony wil be performing a selection of his greatest creations this Thursday. Our second treat is our host Dave Lubin, a DJ who has set the dance floors alight all over the globe snce the early 90's. Once a resident at renowed Ministry of Sound, he also launched Ministry Radio which has since been syndicated worldwide. Dave truly mastered his technique with his uplifting vocal house beats and flawless mixing skills he infects any dance floor that he resides over. Dave can now be found DJ'ing at his exclusive London residency for Chosen - the handpicked party for those in the know, which takes place monthly at selected high end London venues. And throughout the summer in Ibiza, Los Angeles, Dubai and Bahrain. Dave also recently took his exclusive Chosen soiree to Dubai for the lauch of its Dubai residency at Club alpha in November last year with house music legend DJ Tony Humpries. Please contact us if you wish to attend or ensure that your new act has the oportunitty to showcase their talent the most important audience. For further information please contact suzanne@405communications.com 0207 749 0596/ 0207 494 4386

Portfolio of 405 Communications' Clients

Fashion

• David Weston Represents - Sales agency
• Death Before Dishonour - Sport and street menswear fashion brand

Art

• Centrefold Magazine - Exclusive biannual fashion, art, design and lifestyle photography magazine

Beauty

• Hairsupreme.com - Hair specialists website

Why 405 communications?

Here are some of the reasons why you should work with 405 communications...

• 405 communications help develop brand profiles and growth in their marketplace
• 405 communications secure a broad range of media coverage strategically increasing public awareness
• 405 manage your events from intimate press dinners and press days to large-scale events from the basics to creative direction
• 405 offers Media Buying negotiating competitive rates for sponsored shoots and advertising
• 405 offers marketing solutions managed within your PR programme
• 405 offers trend forecasting straight from the London, Milan, Paris and New York Catwalks
• 405 offers celebrity endorsement ensuring your brand receives maximum exposure
• 405 handles the creative direction and production for look books and creative imagery and marketing communication tools
• 405 handles the 360 strategy approach focusing on retail, sales, point of sale, visual merchandising, online, direct mail and advertising

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH 405 COMMUNICATIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH DAVID WESTON REPRESENTS?

• Single communication hub
• Streamlined service from brand management of sales, PR and Marketing
• Controlled PR push
• Brand management to the corporate level
• Hot spot location for stylists and media in fashion
• Coverage usage as sales leverage
• A full communication service available to offer support and confidence in the brand, building clients' trust and supporting buyers in their purchasing

About us..

405 communications is an integrated communications solutions agency offering PR, Events and Marketing launching this summer 2009. 405 communications is an agency that delivers bespoke communciations tailored to fit our brand whether you are a boutique, international designer, retailer or lifestyle brand. 405 communciations offers a full range of PR disciplines and is an agency that can help strategically build your brand with creative thinking and key placement in the media. Additionally, 405 communications fully supports the sales strategy and talks the same language.. 405 communications in association with David Weston Represents: David Weston Represents is a UK and International sales and marketing agency run by business partners Nancy Stannard and David Weston established in 1999 representing Womens and Mens and contemporary fashion. DWR currently represents leading contemporary designers Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Cre8tive Recreation, HTC Accessories, HTC Denim, Moncler, Sard, Taddei-Harmarnee, and Willow. David Weston Represents also looked after Y3 for 4 years and built and grew their UK business. Call 020 7749 0596