Bespoke corset ,The popup boutique (March ) The Slippery Belle Burlesque show (April)

Frockstar have created a steel boned corset exclusive to the popup boutique .The corset is of duchesse satin and edged in black ,Fatz K will be embellishing the corset to sell at the popup .

Working process image of the corset.

The Slippery Belle Burlesque show.

Frockstar will be holding a stall at the Burlesque show on Friday 15th April,The Star & Garter

Available to buy will be 50's style dresses,corsets and accessories.Frockstar will taking off 20% off any order on dresses & corsets on the evening only,so get your tickets and enjoy a fabulous night of burlesque!

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Frockstar spring /summer shoot 2011 (February)

Frockstars s/s 2011 ,70's inspired collection

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Shani Hodson Photography

Makeup by Louise Pennington

Stylist Katy Elliott

Hair by Anthony

Models :Sara & Kendal

Jewellery : Toby Attrill

Venue: The English Lounge, Manchester

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Shani Hodson photography (January)

Frockstar had the pleasure of working with Shani Hodson ,Frockstar customised Shani's wedding dresses (Shani used to design wedding dresses now photographer) five in fact and transformed them into one amazing gown for one of Shani's shoots.

There was also a 50's pinup themed shoot where Frockstars customised & vintage style lingerie were used.

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Shani Hodson Photography

Hair by Anthony

Stylist Katy Elliott

Makeup Sally Rowe

Models :Kendal (50's Pinup) & Abby (wedding dress)

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Frockstar @ The Party Popup Boutique (December)

Frockstar were one of many independent designers at the launch of the popup boutique in December.Situated in Manchesters Barton Arcade the popup is still going strong this spring,popular with young ladies looking for something special for their prom to soap stars wanting a redcarpet gown.The party popup is the place to visit if you don't want a mass produced outfit.

Big thanks to our sample machinist Brenda Crolla. xx

Bespoke & made to measure

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Fatz K handmade jewellery

Sidnie co couture

Merabi by Nadine

Blaq by Sasha James

Pretty Disturbia

H'atelier

Stephanie Cooper

Den

1st Floor ,Barton Arcade ,Deansgate,Manchester

Goodbye studio (Christmas Day)

Our contract on our city centre studio was up in December and we have now left :( We have been receiving lots of emails and calls about students wanting to do work experience but unfortunatley we are unable to offer any places at the moment. Please do not contact us via : 12 Hilton street,Northern Quarter....we are no longer there. Thanks for the interest Frockstar xx Huge thanks to Braithwaites sewing machines. www.sewingmachinery.com

Charity ball raises £10,000 for Mind! | Mind

Frockstar reveived a lovely letter about the Denise Welch charity ball raising an amazing £10,000.Frockstar kindly donated a limited edition dress to auction off on the night.

Charity ball raises £10,000 for Mind! Mind

Jennifer trust (November)

An amazing time was had by all at the launch of the Jennifer James trust ,19th november 2010, The Albert Halls Bolton. Britains got talent stars ,James and Graham Edgington of father & son set up the charity to help widowed fathers and their children.

Frockstar made a limited run of 60's influenced Men's ties and Ladies scarves for the charity as worn by Peaches Geldof (above photo) behind the scenes of OMG! in March 2011.

Graham & James Edgington pictured above with Samantha Power of Little Britain.

If you would like to make a donation please find the jennifer trust website below.

http://www.jennifercharity.co.uk/

Many thanks

Frockstar xx

This week Frockstar handed over a limited edition dress which will be up for auction at Denise Welch & Tim Healey's charity dinner.All proceeds from the night will go to the charity "Mind".The ball has a "psychedelic sixties" theme and promises to be a special night to remember.

The event will be held on Saturday 27th November ,tickets £95.00 each
The Point ,Old Trafford Cricket Club.

Jennifer James Trust.

For the last couple of months Frockstar have been working alongside James Edgington of Father & Son (Britains Got Talent).James has set up a charity for widowed fathers and their children .James wanted to design a scarf and tie for the Jennifer James trust, the theme being 1960's .The ties & scarves will be sold at the launch of the trust on 19th November held at the Albert Halls Bolton.

See poster for further information on the launch night ,tickets available.

Viva Magazine.

The Fashionaires shoot has been published in Viva magazine featuring Frockstar.Big thanks to Fatz K x

Bridal by Frockstar

Kathryn Yates one of our Brides has kindly emailed over some of her wedding photo's.

Frockstar cut & sewn the wedding dress,chief bridesmaid and little bridesmaids dresses.

Frockstar are currently offering free consultations for brides wanting a vintage style wedding dress or bridesmaids dresses designed for 2011 onwards. If you would like to book a bridal consultation with Frockstar please email : frockstar-designs@hotmail.com ,during the consultation you will be advised on what shape and fabrics will suit your body shape and gown. Once an order is confirmed there will be a deposit of £100 required.

Fashionaires "Religion" video

Religion Video: A facinating insight,behind the scenes of their latest photoshoot featuring amongst other designers Frockstar.
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Fashionaires shoot Manchester

As you can see from the amazing photographs we have received a few images back from the Fashionaires shoot in Manchester.

Religion fashion shoot:

Model: Jenna Watson

Photographer: Vijay Jethwa

Frockstar: Black velvet slash front & back dress

Fatz K: Jewelled headband,crucifix collar and gold jewelled handpiece

Styling: Fatz K & Stephanie Cooper

Kathryn Forsters wedding.

We had taken some photo's of Kathryns wedding dress in the studio before we handed it over for her big day.Kathryn looked amazing in her dress with handbeaded broach by a jewellery designer and vintage style shoes ,it was lovely to hand the dress over along with the six bridemaids dresses that we had spent designing and sewing in the past couple of months.

Feedback from Kathryn: "My dress fitted perfectly and it felt so magical to wear it.I have never seen a more gorgeous dress, thankyou so much for making for me".

September 2010

Saturday 18th September is the wedding of Kathryn Forster to Andrew Yates , we designed and made Kathryns wedding dress which is made in a beautiful vintage style lace with cap sleeves and champagne coloured underslip, along with the chief bridesmaids dress and five little bridesmaids dresses.The venue for the evening is being held at Victoria Baths. Photo's added soon.

Thursday 16th saw the Fashionaires come to Manchester and Frockstar were lucky enough to be involved in the "Religion" photoshoot which saw nine of Manchesters fashion designers, six models ,makeup artists, hairstylists and of course two amazing photographers, Fatz Kassim & Oliver Morris of Fashionaires.We're so excited to see the photo's.

Thursday 9th September was the launch of Frockstars fashion house studio for all family & friends that have supported us ,the after party was held at Jacksons bar with Jenna's husband Chris Barnes playing acoustic guitar to a candlelit audience.Big thanks to Pride of Manchester who helped Frockstar to advertise the launch.

Wednesday 8th September :Helen of Frockstar was invited to Prince Charles's Green tour where a fashion show and dinner was held at Gorton Monestery for sustainable fashion,Helens dress made from recycled suits was shown on the catwalk.

Girls just wannabe a Wagabee

Girls just wannabe a Wagabee

Sewing for Dummy's

Come and join us @ Frockstars Fashion House on our "Sewing for Dummy's" class,
learn how to:

*Thread machine
*Stitch techniques
*Hemming
*Alterations

When you leave our class you will have the skills to do your own alterations and have mastered basic sewing techniques. You will also receive a Frockstar certificate on completion of your "sewing for Dummy's" class.

Tutors: Jenna Barnes, Helen Riley

*No need to buy yourself a sewing machine, Frockstar will provide domestic sewing machines.* All materials supplied.
*Sandwiches and light refreshments provided.
Sunday 27th June 10.30 am -4pm
Max of 8 people£45 per person
To book your place and for more details please contact:
Frockstar on Facebook,
frockstar-designs@hotmail.com
Tel: 07963272524
07967138142
Love the Frockstar girls xxx


Frockstar's Fashion House: Sewing classes

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