Harvey Nichols Manchester A/W 10 Fashion Show

Harvey Nichol's A/W 10 Fashion Show took place this Wednesday evening at the historic landmark Manchester Cathedral. The gothic grandeur of the monumental building coupled with the muted backdrop of September drizzle, gave off the perfect ambience for an Autumn Winter show.

The evening was hosted by jewellery queen Susan Caplan, the founder and director of the UK's leading vintage jewellers 'Susan Caplan Vintage Collection', who took to the catwalk to start the show for the eagerly awaiting and fashion hungry guests.

Harvey Nichol's catwalk presented Manchester's fashion concious with an array of key trends from the new upcoming season. The models stomped the runway to the mixed melodies of DJ Xander, while the showcased trends consisted of; New Simplicity, Asymmetry, Glamour and English Heritage. Menswear looks for Autumn/Winter were also showcased via the themes ‘Baby its cold outside’, Country Gent and ‘Interview with a Vampire’. The haute couture included a range of designers from Roberto Cavalli, Lanvin, Versace to Pinko Fagottino.

Styling wise the models hair was attended to by experts at barn//it at Urban Retreat, while the Harvey Nichol's team of Estee Lauder make up artists worked their magic creating their ‘Blue Dahlia’ look; a perfect compliment to this seasons trends. Closing the show was a show stopping Pucci number; a double layered, blue halter dress reminiscent of some dark and whimsical mermaid that drew gasps and saw jaws drop.

Special guests attending the event included Coronation Street actresses Helen Flanagan, and Brooke Vincent, while Melissa Walton of Hollyoaks and Kirsty Leigh Porter from Emmerdale were also spotted on the front row.

The evening was fashion-tastic whilst supportive of a good cause with £10 from every ticket being donated to the Manchester Cathedral Development Trust. The charity helps to maintain the building itself as well as support the homeless and offer grants to underprivileged children.

Once the catwalk had ended, guests full of haute fashion inspiration braved the weather and cobblestones of Manchester once more to head back to the Harvey Nichols store for after show drinks and shop the instore collections, credit card in hand.

Words by Anna J. Westerman