Clements Ribeiro for Evans: Blogger’s Preview
On Monday afternoon we hosted an afternoon tea at Evans HQ for some of our favourite UK bloggers to come in and get a sneak peek at our debut Clements Ribeiro for Evans collection, Swan, and have a dress up session where the lovely ladies could try on their favourite pieces from the collection.
The most popular items during the day were the red tea dress, the match stick print trousers, the bird print coat and the heart print tunic and dress. We’re happy to say that everyone seemed to love the collection and we loved hearing what the plus size fashion expert verdict was on the collection we’ve worked hard on to create a beautiful plus size high fashion collection for the high street.
The wait is almost over and the Clements Ribeiro Swan collection for Evans will be available exclusively online at evans.co.uk from Saturday 31st March 2012 and in the following UK stores from Monday 2nd April 2012:
Marble Arch, Bluewater, Lakeside, Metro Gateshead, Meadowhall, Trafford, Liverpool, Glasgow, Dublin and Belfast.
Sizes range from 14-32 and prices start from £25 - £99.
A big thank you to all the lovely bloggers who came to the event - Rosie, Naomi, Diane, Joanna, Becky, Diana, Amy, LaCara and Micheala.
Clements Ribeiro for Evans: Coming Soon
We’re only a few weeks away from the launch of the exclusive Clements Ribeiro for Evans collection, Swan. We’re so excited for you all to see our first collection with the iconic fashion duo Clements Ribeiro.
Clements Ribeiro is the partnership of husband and wife Inacio Ribeiro and Suzanne Clements. The couple met and graduated at Central St Martin’s design school and are now renowned around the world for the work which is routed in elegant shapes, bold colours and vintage inspired prints. Here’s a bit about the collection from Inacio himself.
‘Suzanne and I are very happy to be creating a line for Evans. Fashion is waking up to diversity and acknowledging the different needs of women of all shapes, colours and sizes. It is a very exciting opportunity for us to use our design skills, in order to create beautiful clothes for a market that has been largely neglected by the higher end of the industry. We are creating fantastic prints, great shapes and great knitwear, of course. We look forward to launching the first collection.’ Inacio Riberiro
Head to Evans.co.uk/ClementsRibeiro for more information about the collection, be introduced to the designers and play our fun game ‘Match the Print’ where you match the Clements Ribeiro prints in the quickest time for your chance to win an exclusive print signed by Inacio Ribeiro and Suzanne Clements
Hilary Alexander, Fashion Journalist, introduces us to Clements Ribeiro from the very start to the present day. The story of Clements Ribeiro is both a love story and story of a love affair with fashion.
For more details about Clements Ribeiro for Evans go to Evans.co.uk/ClementsRibeiro.
Size 14+ Model Search with Evans, Style369.com and Models1: The Winners
Our exciting search for size 14+ models and the UK’s next plus size supermodel has come to an end and Evans, Style369.com, Models1 and Cosmopolitan are thrilled to announce the four gorgeous finalists. We had more than 1,000 entrants and we’ve chosen 4 women to represent the 4 body types at Evans: Hourglass, Pear, Busty and Apple.
Representing Pears is Jessica Anderson from London, Katy Syme from Milton Keynes is our Hourglass, for Busty we have Kate Eccles from Birmingham and Amarilys Hibon from London is representing Apples. Here’s a reminder of what our 4 winners have won:
- A photo shoot as the new face of Style369 or feature in Evans’ Spring 2012 campaign
- £1,000 shopping spree at Evans or Style369
- Model consultation with Excel Models1
- Tickets to an exclusive Excel Models1 event
Each model has been especially selected to represent the 4 different body shapes championed by us at Evans - Hourglass, Pear, Busty and Apple. We measured each potential model to calculate their shape, and you can work out your own shape by using our online shape calculator.
Evans Store Style Spotlight: Bluewater and Lakeside
We know you love the great style advisors we have in Evans stores, so we’ve decided to showcase their great style and shape secrets. The Evans store advisors are always on hand to offer style advice, free fitting services and shape advice, so to make sure all our customers benefit from their fantastic knowledge and advice we decided to start ‘Evans Store Style Spotlight’.
Focusing on a member of staff from an Evans store we’ll find out all about them, their style staples and the Evans store they work in. For our first instalment of ‘Evans Store Style Spotlight’ we’ve travelled to Kent and Essex to chat to Lynn Sells from the Evans Bluewater store and Tracey Pyman from the Evans Lakeside store.
Bluewater
Lynn is wearing Evans Fawn Floral Print Shirt
Name: Lynn Sells
Age: 21+++
Dress size: 18-20
Evans Store Location: Bluewater
Role: Shape Advisor
How would you describe your style?
Eclectic – I like to take key pieces of fashion and adapt them to suit my mood. I also love to accessorize everything I wear with jewellery that I make.
Where do you find style inspiration?
I like quirky styles and take inspiration from everywhere I go.
If you could give one piece of style advice to women, what would it be?
Underwear is key! If you have the right underwear then any woman of any size can look fabulous!
What is your favourite fashion piece?
Evans Wide Leg Jeans
What is your must-have item from Evans this season?
High Waisted Brief - great under everything from the new Picasso trouser for Xmas day to the slinky lace dress for NYE
What do you like about working at Evans?
Bluewater is like an extension of my family not just the fantastic staff but the loyal customer base we have there too. There is nothing better than knowing you’ve helped that person feel good about themselves, kitted them out from head to toe and leave with that big bag of happiness!
Lakeside
Tracey is wearing Evans Mono Paisley Print Shift Top
Name: Tracey Pyman
Age: 44
Dress Size: 16/18
Store : Lakeside
Role: Shape Advisor
Would you say you are a confident dresser?
I feel a lot more confident since joining Evans, trying new styles when they come into store has really helped me find my own style.
What body shape are you and how do you dress for your shape?
I’m an apple. I finds longer tunics that finish around my hips are much more flattering. I steer clear of anything that draws attention to my tummy, so waist belts are a big no no for me.
Who are your style icons? Why?
I think Adele is a great example of showing size doesn’t affect how good you can look. I love that she has a classic stye, she has taken a era and made it all her own.
Are you more of a trip to the high street or shop online at home girl?
Always love a good spree on the highstreet. For me nothing beats that feeling of trying something on, feeling great in it and taking it home there and then.
Do you follow any magazines or blogs?
I do like a good read especially ‘Beautiful’ a great fashion magazine for real women. Obviously my favourite blog is Evans Fashion Fix, always great for fashion tips.
What is your must-have item from Evans this season?
The great new shapewear we have had in. I tell all my customers that any good outfit starts with great underwear.
What do you like about working at Evans?
I love the family atmosphere, when I started everyone was so friendly and helpful. I also love the customer interaction, it feels great when I’ve spent time helping someone find a outfit and they tell you how great you’ve made them feel and leave feeling happy and confident.
If you want to know more, you can go and see Lynn at Evans Bluewater and Tracey at Evans Lakeside, where they’ll be happy to advise you on all things shape and style – they’d love to meet you. Or you can view our shape guides online at Evans.co.uk.
Size 14+ Model Search 2011: Last Chance to Enter
This weekend is your last chance to enter the Evans, Style369.com and Models1 competition to become the UK’s next plus size super model. We’ve been all over the country looking for the best new model talent in our Size 14+ Model Search, and this weekend it comes to a close at the Evans stores in Bluewater on the 26th November between 12pm-4pm and Westfield White City on the 27th November between 1pm-6pm. So pop in and meet our model scouts.
We’ve had almost 1,000 people enter in-store and online, but there’s still time to enter if you think you have what it takes. If you can’t make it into store this weekend, why not enter online? The deadline for online applications is midnight on the 27th November, and you can enter here.
The lucky winner chosen by our judging panel will win:
- A photo shoot as the new face of Style369 or feature in Evans’ Spring 2012 campaign
- £1,000 shopping spree at Evans or Style369
- Model consultation with Excel Models1
- Tickets to an exclusive Excel Models1 event
If you want to view who has entered so far and check out the competition or see if you can spot a possible winner, you can view the gallery of entrants (both online and in-store entrants).
P.s. Don’t forget you can still get up to 30% off online and in-store at Evans - but be quick, things are selling fast!
Evans wins ‘Best Plus-Size’ at the Company Fashion Awards 2011
We’re very happy to report that on Monday night Evans won the ‘Best Plus-Size’ award at the Company Fashion Awards 2011. We headed down to Shoreditch House for the awards, where staff from multiple high-street stores gathered to see who would win the coveted awards.
The awards were hosted by the lovely and bubbly Gemma Cairney, who looked gorgeous in a black prom dress. We also did some celeb spotting at the awards and bumped into singing superstar Pixie Lott and Xtra Factor presenter Caroline Flack.
But we didn’t just spot celebs, we did some style spotting on the night too. We loved what Amy Simon, a PR assistant, was wearing, especially her gorgeous sequin bolero jacket with those polka dots. Clashing prints and textures is a great look for Christmas parties, and the flared skirt and tunic in soft, floaty fabrics flatters Amy’s shape and make her look party-ready.
We would like to thank all the Evans fans who voted for us, we really appreciate.
Get the Model Look: Style Tips from Serena Jacobs
Serena Jacobs is the gorgeous runner-up of the Evans-sponsored Plus Size Tall Model competition. For the Evans Winter 2011 Catalogue we grilled Serena on her best style tips, fashion advice and how to be comfortable and confident with your shape and everything you wear.
Would you say you are a confident dresser?
I’m getting more confident. I’ve always been taller and slightly bigger so I’ve not wanted to attract attention to myself, but as I’ve got older my confidence has matured. If I look in the mirror as I leave the house and I look good, then I’ve to believe that I do look good.
Who are your style icons? Why?
One of my best friends is a style icon for me as she just throws together outfits that I just wouldn’t even think of. When we go shopping she’ll pull things of the rack and tell me to try it on and I’ll look at it thinking, ‘I can’t wear that!’ but once I’ve got it on, I’m like, ‘Wow’. She has a very good eye for detail.
Where do you find style inspiration?
I like to look through magazines, you know, flick through at the doctors or dentist surgery. Obviously I know that not everything will suit me but I like to mix and match trends so I might pinch an idea for a top from somewhere then put it together with something myself. I also take inspiration from music videos too as they throw ideas out there that I would never think of.
Are you more of a trip to the high street or shop online at home girl?
I’m a shop online at home kinda girl! Otherwise I will go into a shop and get lots of different things that I’ve got to try on then take it home and may return and refund if necessary. At least if you’re at home you can try it on in the comfort of your own home. I can also mix it with my own clothes. If you’re on the high street and you try on a top that doesn’t go with the trousers you’re wearing then you have to decide, am I going to risk buying it? But if you’re at home you can you can try it on with a skirt, leggings, jeans, anything.
Do you follow any magazines or blogs?
A couple of my friends have just started writing fashion blogs which I’m keeping a close eye on because they are my friends but also because they are very up to date with fashion and what’s in style. Magazines, I don’t really buy. I do look through Vogue and Empire for the editorial spreads though.
If you could give one piece of style advice to women, what would it be?
Be comfortable. Don’t try and dress to impress someone else or because you saw an item on the TV or in a magazine. You need to look in the mirror before you leave the house and if you’re not comfortable then you’re not going to be confident which means you’ll be self-conscious so just be yourself.
What is your favourite fashion piece?
I have two. One is a white shirt dress. It’s quite casual with three quarter length sleeves that come down to full length and you can dress it up. I’ve worn it with pumps and leggings as a casual top but I’ve also put it with boots, tights and a belt and been able to wear it out of an evening. It’s a great piece to have the accessories in your bag and go from day to night with ease. The second piece is a pair of heels that I paid rather a lot for and I only wear on special occasions otherwise they sit in the box so I can admire how pretty they are.
Are there any beauty secrets you can share with us?
One rule that my mum told me, less is more! You should make a statement with either eye shadow, your lips or your complexion; not all at once as it can be too much.
What is your must-have item this winter?
I will definitely be buying an Evans duffle coat this year. I’ve wanted one for years but I’ve never found one that suited me. I either get it too short in the arms or it doesn’t fit on the body. I love the Evans camel duffle coat with the fur-trim hood.
What do you like about Evans?
I love Evans boots. Buying boots is so hard when you have any sort of calf muscle, so I love Evans’ wider fit. Whenever I need boots, Evans is always the place I go to first.
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You can view and shop the Winter catalogue on Evans.co.uk or view and shop the catalogue on Evans facebook page.
Evans Size 14+ Model Search 2011: Liverpool
Last weekend Evans packed up and headed to Liverpool to continue our hunt for the next plus size supermodel with our Size 14+ Model Search 2011 and to take part in Liverpool Fashion Week.
On Thursday night we showcased our Evans Autumn/Winter collection at Liverpool Fashion Week, with 12 incredible plus size models strutting their stuff on the catwalk at chic Newzbar. The models were all ages, heights and sizes and showed perfectly styled and put together looks from Evans. Not to be outdone, the audience was also looking great with some very stylish people in attendance. The Evans black skater dress (above) was a big hit, and it’s easy to see why! To view all the pictures from the Liverpool Fashion Week and to shop the looks, head over to the Evans facebook page.
We were back in Liverpool city centre on Saturday when we had the Models1 scouts in-store at Evans, on hand to help us search for our size 14+ models. The turnout was fantastic, with so many beautiful plus size girls all competing to be crowned the new plus size model for each of Evans body shapes: Pear, Busty, Hourglass and Apple. Do you think we may have met a potential winner?
The model search moves to Gateshead Metro Centre this Saturday 29th October, so come and chat to our model scouts between 11am-3pm. If you can’t make it to store, why not enter online - you never know, you could be one of our winners.
Models One Competition Preview . . .
Have you ever thought about becoming a plus-size model? Soon you will have a chance to turn a dream into reality as Evans and Style 369 have teamed up with Models One to search for not just one but four new top plus size models.
If you’ve ever fancied showing off your curves in front of the camera or you know someone who is confident with their shape and proud they are size 14+ then you need to enter!
We’re looking for models to represent each of the four body shapes, busty, apple, pear and hourglass, the search starts in mid-September.
Mark mid-September in your diary now and we’ll tell you more detail about how to enter soon.
Shape of things to come . . .
We’ve had such a great response to our new shape campaign that’s launching in a few weeks, it only feels like yesterday when we had our Press Day launch, here are some sneak preview pics of what’s to come at evans . . . watch this space ;o)
