A fashion fix for the financially frustrated

With London Fashion Week upon us, and Milan and Paris soon to follow, the fashion world is currently buzzing with excitement. Some of the most enchanting cities of the world are preparing to welcome the glamorati into their midst – and now Belfast is joining the ranks to offer the perfect alternative for those trend-spotters who are really feeling the crunch!

There is no denying that for most of us, access to catwalk shows, after-parties and not to mention front row seats are completely off limits. Hotel prices shoot up during Fashion Weeks due to high demand and with the expectation of receiving fashion royalty as guests, there is much to compete with. For a financially friendly fashion fix, a trip to Belfast as a guest of Hastings Hotels could be just the ticket!

Starting on March 6th 2008 with nightly catwalk shows, fashion master classes, exciting exhibitions, design workshops and more, Belfast Fashion Week is a multi award-winning event that will offer showcases from the very best of the high street, as well as the hottest local designers and chic boutiques. Facing fashion upfront in these hard times with the refreshing honesty the Irish are famed for, brands taking part include Topshop, Urban Outfitters, Hugo Boss, French Connection, Benetton and Oxfam Vintage.
Hastings Hotels is offering fantastic rates for those interested in this fresh bit of fashion fun! The Culloden Estate & Spa, a five star hotel just outside Belfast originally built as the official palace for the Bishops of Down, provides the perfect place to play the luxuriant and glamorous style-queen. And with a special nightly rate of £60 per person there will be plenty of scope for a mini-shopping spree too!

For those that prefer to be in the centre of all the action, the centrally located Europa Hotel is also offering a fantastic rate during fashion week. Stay for just £47.50 per person and stay within walking distance of all the shows in Victoria Square and the Grand Opera House for example, and let the concierge make all the relevant bookings!

All prices are based on two sharing on a B&B basis, are subject to availability. Log on to hastingshotels.com for more details.

For more information on Belfast Fashion Week, see westcoastcooler.co.uk.