This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/business-12443619
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Kate Middleton dress firm Issa London sees sales soar | Kate Middleton dress firm Issa London sees sales soar |
(40 minutes later) | |
The firm which designed the dress worn by Kate Middleton for the announcement of her engagement to Prince William has reported a surge in demand. | The firm which designed the dress worn by Kate Middleton for the announcement of her engagement to Prince William has reported a surge in demand. |
Issa London said pre-collection sales for its 2011 autumn/winter range were up by 45% on the previous year. | Issa London said pre-collection sales for its 2011 autumn/winter range were up by 45% on the previous year. |
Designer Daniella Helayel admitted the £385 blue gown chosen by Ms Middleton had boosted the firm's profile. | Designer Daniella Helayel admitted the £385 blue gown chosen by Ms Middleton had boosted the firm's profile. |
But she has refused to comment on whether she would be designing the future princess's wedding dress. | But she has refused to comment on whether she would be designing the future princess's wedding dress. |
"We have had a lot more interest and I have no complaints at all," href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/feb/13/issa-london-kate-middleton" >she told The Observer - ahead of the Issa Show at London Fashion Week, which begins on Friday. | |
"I'm sure a lot more people have their eyes on Issa but I just do what I need to do. The pressure is the same as usual." | "I'm sure a lot more people have their eyes on Issa but I just do what I need to do. The pressure is the same as usual." |
Other celebrities to have worn Issa clothes include actresses Scarlett Johansson and Hilary Swank. | Other celebrities to have worn Issa clothes include actresses Scarlett Johansson and Hilary Swank. |
Ms Helayel has also designed clothes for Madonna's forthcoming film WE, which is about the American socialite Wallis Simpson who married Prince Edward, formerly King Edward VIII. | Ms Helayel has also designed clothes for Madonna's forthcoming film WE, which is about the American socialite Wallis Simpson who married Prince Edward, formerly King Edward VIII. |
Association with the Royal wedding looks set to provide a fillip to a range of organisations. | Association with the Royal wedding looks set to provide a fillip to a range of organisations. |
Last week the website promoting tourism for the Isles of Scilly had thousands of extra hits amid speculation Prince William and Kate Middleton could honeymoon there. | Last week the website promoting tourism for the Isles of Scilly had thousands of extra hits amid speculation Prince William and Kate Middleton could honeymoon there. |
Visits to the official tourism website spiked heavily, with people trying to find out more about the islands. | Visits to the official tourism website spiked heavily, with people trying to find out more about the islands. |
Previous version
1
Next version