Back in February, just
hours before the official start of Vauxhall Fashion Scout's AW12 season Grazia launched a competition to win an
amazing opportunity at Vauxhall Fashion Scout as well as a whole load of
amazing goodies...
Rachel Charlton-Dailey, a
blogger from Mon Polkadot Cheri was the lucky, lucky winner of two
tickets to VFS's Ones to Watch Men's and Women's shows, a chauffeur driven car
courtessey of Vauxhall (to chaperone them to and from the venue) as well as a
whole host of goodie bags from our lovely sponsors. Editor, Cass Gowing,
caught up with prize winner Rachel this week, to look back at her amazing
opportunity.
Vauxhall Fashion Scout: What
made you enter the Grazia competition?
I saw the chance and I
took it, I was already at LFW as I'm a writer so I thought there was no harm in
trying.
VFS: Did you ever think
you'd win?
Because of the appeal of
the competition, no I didn't, but someone had to win!
VFS: Briefly talk us through
your day at Vauxhall Fashion Scout.
Myself and fellow
blogger Rachel Michaella were picked up from Somerset House by our driver at
3.30pm and driven to Freemasons Hall, it was a lovely journey and he even
stopped to get coffee for us! When we arrived, we were allocated our backstage
passes and allowed to wander around the exhibition. Just before the show
started we were ushered to the front of the queue where we were given second
row seats. We saw the Ones to Watch Womenswear show and then were allowed
backstage. Afterwards, we visited the press lounge and wandered the grounds.
Then the driver took us to our next show.
VFS: What goodies did you
grab?
Free sweet treats [from
SugarSin], magazines, Toni&guy hair products, Body Shop make up products
and other press items.
VFS: What do you think of
the Freemason's Hall as a showspace?
I thought it was a great
place, very historical and cultural but easily transformed.
VFS: What designer caught
your eye during your visit to VFS's Freemason's Hall?
Shao Yen because of
their cellist playing live and Nova Chiu for the bright colours and fabrics.
VFS: What was the best thing
about the experience?
Being treated like
someone important in the industry and not just another competition winner!
Here at the VFS, we’re
thrilled that Rachel had such a great time at Freemason’s Hall during Fashion
Week. Read Rachel's report on her blog here.
Interview by Editor,
Cass Gowing.
Grazia image, edited
from Graziadaily.co.uk and photography by Natalia Ilina