PHOTOCALL: Mona Lisa’s record-breaking smile

The world record-breaking attempt to produce the largest ever reproduction of the Mona Lisa is set to go on display at Eagles Meadow shopping centre in Wrexham, Wales on Wednesday 28th October at 9am.

Members from the entire community have come together to create their own version of the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting that covers a massive 240 square metres: that’s the size of 24 double-decker buses! Hundreds of people were involved, including school children from Victoria Primary School and members of the Haulfan Centre, which offers a wide range of activities for people with disabilities, have given hours of their time to help artist Katy Webster complete the mammoth task. The work will be on show at Eagles Meadow for one day only. Shoppers will not only have the chance to scrutinise every detail of Mona Lisa’s famous expression up close, but will also be able to touch the giant piece, made up of 82 different vinyl squares.

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Fearne Cotton, George Lamb and Dave Berry to appear at Clothes Show Live

Posted by: Idea Generation on: October 8, 2009 in: Retail & Fashion

Fearne Cotton

Clothes Show Live is throwing the biggest Christmas party to mark 21 years at the forefront of fashion and beauty and has invited a whole host of the nation’s favourite celebrities to celebrate with them from 4-9 December at Birmingham NEC

Clothes Show Live has invited the UK’s most loved TV and radio personalities in the form of Fearne Cotton, George Lamb and Dave Berry. Joining them for the fabulous six day fashion and beauty celebration will be the UK’s favourite fashion experts Caryn Franklin, Hilary Alexander and Louise Roe along with the hottest actors from Hollyoaks to kick the party season off in style.

Featuring seriously stylish shopping from high street, designer, vintage, couture and street wear brands, plus hundreds of leading beauty brands and the finest party outfits showcased on the world’s largest fashion catwalk in the Fashion Theatre, Clothes Show Live contains the perfect ingredients to help shoppers sparkle throughout the party season.

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How to Shoot Like Rankin

Posted by: Idea Generation on: July 27, 2009 in: Music & Entertainment, Photography, Retail & Fashion, Visual Arts & Culture
(C) Rankin

(C) Rankin

The secret is out…
Rankin Live: 31st Jul – 18th Sept
The Old Truman Brewery, London

Follow top tips from Jarvis Cocker and Jamie Winstone on how to shoot like Rankin and become part of the most ambitious and exciting photographic event of the year.

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Clothes Show Live

Posted by: Idea Generation on: July 21, 2009 in: Lifestyle & Events, Retail & Fashion, Visitor & Tourist Attractions
(c) James Rudland

(c) James Rudland

Hollyoaks beauty Roxanne McKee kicks off the festive party season

NEC Birmingham, 4 – 9 December 2009

This December Clothes Show Live returns to Birmingham for its 21st outing as the UK’s favourite fashion extravaganza and promises to inject a heavy dose of glamour into the Christmas season.

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retail & fashion test

Posted by: Idea Generation on: January 2, 2009 in: Lifestyle & Events, Retail & Fashion