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The Face magazine image of Alex Consani in balloon dress by DesignerwAIR Editorial

The Face — Editorial Feature

• The Face

A new editorial styled by Ursina Gysi and worn by Alex Consani — appearing alongside Prada and Diesel

Lucy Kennedy wearing a Designer wAIR dress with Nadine Coyle in wings during filming of Living with Lucy TV

Living with Lucy — TV Appearance

• Virgin Media Television (Ireland)

During the Pride event, Lucy Kennedy wore a Designer wAIR balloon dress while Nadine Coyle wore our wings as cameras rolled for the hit series Living with Lucy. The segment aired on TV, showcasing our couture in motion.

Rainbow wing balloon dress at Pride in Hull Feature

Pride in Hull Dress for 2018

• Pride in Hull

Our special rainbow-wing balloon dress supported the LGBT+ community at Pride in Hull. We worked around a headliner schedule change and created new wings just days before the event — resulting in striking images shared widely on social media.

ITV Britain's Got Talent research feature TV Interest

ITV Interested in Designer wAIR for Britain’s Got Talent

• ITV

After appearing in the Hull Daily Mail, ITV contacted us about a televised segment. We created a dress for filming and the crew were impressed by how the pieces look and feel in real life, though we declined a catwalk-style TV format due to build times.

Hull Daily Mail feature Press

Hull Daily Mail Publishes Article on Designer wAIR

• Hull Daily Mail

Following Pride in Hull, the paper ran a feature showcasing dresses past and present, highlighting our approach to wearable balloon couture.

Edele Lynch wearing balloon dress Celebrity

B*Witched’s Edele Lynch Wears Designer wAIR Dress

• Pride in Hull

The girls from B*Witched posed and shared photos with our dress after the event. The look generated major attention across their social channels.

Hunger Games inspired dress at Humber Bridge Editorial

Hunger Games at the Humber Bridge

• Photoshoot

A cinematic shoot near the iconic Humber Bridge, with styling support from Hair and Beauty Academy, Hull. The wooded area gave the collection a dramatic, filmic quality.

Live build at wedding fayre Live Build

Creating a Dress Live at a Wedding Fayre

• Guildhall

We designed a dress that could be constructed quickly on the day so visitors could watch it evolve — culminating in a surprise catwalk presentation.

Melissa Galleria collaboration imagery Collaboration

New Shoes, New Dress at London's Prestigious Melissa Galleria

• Melissa Galleria

A playful in-store editorial inspired by Melissa's collaborations with Jeremy Scott and Vivienne Westwood — pairing inflatable-inspired shoes with a couture balloon dress.

The Journal Magazine coverage Press

Balloon Dress Covered by The Journal Magazine

• The Journal Magazine

Coverage following our appearance at Beverley Races Ladies Day — the balloon dress became the most talked-about outfit on the course.

Beverley Races Ladies Day On Screen

Designer wAIR is a Winner at Beverley Races

• Beverley Races

An attention-grabbing day with on-site interviews, live TV coverage, and queues for photos with the model — sparking enquiries from prospective clients.