Weekend Tasks 17th – 19th May

Task PR Weekend Guide May

The weather may not be on our side but there are plenty of fun things happening around the city this May weekend to keep us occupied. Here is just some of what Team Task are doing/ seeing and reccomending over the next few days…

 

1. Staying in for the TV event of the year (debatable) – It’s a marmite topic, but love or hate, there is no avoiding the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend. House parties and getting together with friends to cheer/ mock the artists is the preferred option in the office but there are also various fun Eurovision parties around the city including this one at Bunga Bunga hosted by Katrina and the Waves.

2. DINING OUT with a view – Based on the 32nd Floor, new restaurant Oblix, is now open at The Shard. From the same creative minds as popular haunts Roka and Zuma, this eatery offers a New York’s inspired rotisserie and grill, a wood-fired oven for breads and pizzas and London’s first interactive ‘sommelier station’ for wine buffs.

3. Finally watching the most anticipated FILM of the year, ‘The Great Gatsby’ – after what has felt like the longest wait in history, Baz Luhrmann’s epic is finally here and it’s all anyone can talk about. Check times and screenings here

4. VISITING Museums at Night - If you have friends or family visiting and are looking for an alternative outing, why not tour some of the top London Museums after hours? See a list of the options here.

5. SOCIALISING 1920s style with Harrods – Yes it’s Gatsby fever at the moment but this weekend is your last chance to visit the Gatsby inspired pop up cocktail bar at Harrods. Cocktail demonstrations will take place throughout the day and bespoke cocktails will be available to buy.

6. Joining in the all female RUN ‘We Own the Night’ – this Saturday a few of the Team task are taking on the Nike and Elle 10k running event which sees 7000 women running through the night complete with DJ’s, photobooths and lights. It’s too late to sign up but you can cheer us on, the event starts at 8pm on Saturday at Victoria Park.

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to see next weeks weekend suggestions.

May 17, 2013 – 3:29 pm
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Behind The Tasks – Visiting Deakin & Francis…

As part of a new ‘Behind the Tasks’ feature here at Task HQ, each week we are asking a different member of the Task Team to reveal all about life within the agency and give you an insight into the day to day aspects of working in Fashion PR. This week, Senior Account Executive Helena, took a trip to the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter for a factory visit with Deakin & Francis. She shares her experience here:

Task PR visit Deakin & Francis

By Helena Abela

 

I didn’t need much persuasion when the call came from our new jewellery brand Deakin & Francis, offering a visit to their 200 year old workshops in Birmingham. Despite that fact it was a 2 1/2 hour train journey to the Midlands, I’m always eager to learn more about the brands I look after and one of the best ways to engross yourself in a brand is to see what they do and how they work first hand. Plus who can resist the chance to be surrounded by beautifully crafted jewellery and all things shiny?

Once I arrived at the Jewellery Quarter, I was shown around the brands various workshops, eagerly taking notes and countless photographs. As one of the country’s oldest jewellery labels, Deakin & Francis still pride themselves on using traditional methods to produce many of their pieces. The enamel is still hand painted by two lovely ladies, who also happened to be cousins, and the moulding of the jewellery is done by hand using special tools to shape the signet rings, cufflinks, and pendants.  The whole day was reminiscent of a school field trip, even complete with sandwiches for lunch. I was even privileged enough to be shown top secret designs and prototypes by James Deakin himself but unfortunately I’m sworn to secrecy so you will have to wait a bit longer to see those!

You can shop the Deakin & Francis collection and find out more about the brand on their website.

Thanks to the team at Deakin & Francis for such an interesting day.

Task Shoesday 14th May

Shoesday from Task PR

If you follow us over on Twitter or Instagram you may have been privy to lots of photos of our feet today. Why? Because it’s Tuesday aka Shoesday in the Task PR office. Every Tuesday we will be showing you our footwear choices as part of our new weekly #TaskShoesday feature.

If you missed today’s you can see all of our shoe photos above or on our Pinterest Page. keep up with our progress on Twitter.

Weekend Tasks 10th – 13th May

Task PR Weekend Guide May

Today marks the launch of a new feature here at Task HQ. Each Friday we will be putting together a guide to the weekend which will include suggestions and ideas of everything we are doing, seeing and planning for the two days ahead, cleverly entitled ‘Weekend Tasks’ (see what we did there?).

If you follow us on Twitter you may have seen our updates throughout the day but incase you missed it here is our round up. This weekend we are mostly…

 

1. Taking in a FILM – With a few trekkies in the office, top of the bill for cinema viewing this weekend is the new ‘Into the Darkness’ movie which hits this weekend. And even if you are not much of a trekkie, it stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris Pine (for the girls) and Zoe Saldana (for the boys) so smiles all round. Check out viewing times near you here

2. Visiting a new ART exhibition – Fancy getting cultural, you may be interested in the new exhibition from artist Chris Bracey. He has previously designed the window displays fro Stella McCartney and was the man responsible for Gotham City in Tim Burtons ‘Batman’ so his credentials are looking pretty good. ‘No place like Utopia’ is on until the 1st June, see more details here

3. Dreaming of a new home with the Grand Designs Live EVENT – For this weekend only, the famous Grand Designs team put on their yearly event full of tips and tricks from the experts. A must for any aspiring home owners or interior enthusiasts. See details and book tickets here.

4. Indulging our sweet tooth with a new top EAT – It seems that food is a hot topic in the Task PR office, whether it’s related to dieting plans, that new restaurant we all want to try or craving chocolate croissants on a Friday morning, nothing perks us all up more than discovering a new eatery. This new pop up restaurant in East London offers any sweet tooths their ultimate meal; three courses of desserts! Only open alternating weekends in May, book now for your chance to sample it.

5. Getting ready to PARTY – The popular London Burlesque Festival retruns this weekend and if you love a good night out and shaking your tail feathers then this is for you. With over 100 performances in 10 days, check out what’s in your area and get ready to be amazed! See the line up here.

6. Preparing to SHOP until we drop at Anita’s Vintage Fair – if you love vintage clothing, are partial to a bit of dressing up and are looking for a great day out then this Notting Hill affair might be worth a look. Packed full ofdesigner and vintage clothing from the 1800s to the 1980s and attended by designers, stylists and celebrities alike. Check it out this Sunday.

 

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend whatever you do, make sure you follow us on Twitter to see next weeks #WeekendTasks suggestions.

May 10, 2013 – 5:03 pm
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Working With Katie Rowland…

We are so please to announce our new client to you, the fabulous jewellery designer Katie Rowland. Winner of the ‘New Jewellery Designer of the Year’ award at 2011′s UK Jewellery awards and now once again shortlisted for ‘Jewellery designer of the Year’ at the 2013 awards, Katie Rowland is certainly one to watch.

Katie designs luxury jewellery which is predominantely inspired by powerful women in history and mythology and is known for only using precious and visually breathtaking materials. Her current SS13 collection takes it’s inspiration from Ishtar, Babylonian goddess of fertility, love and war, as famed for her raw sensuality and prowess over men as she was for her litany of weapons, leading her to be named the ‘Queen of Attack.’

Sound interesting? Take a look at the exclusive SS13 fashion film which accompanies the collection and shop the pieces on the website.

AW13 Press Days Through Instagram

This week we have been busy with our AW13 press days, held at The Gallery Soho for another season. We are still in the throws of re-assembling our showroom (the unglamourous part of press days that no-one sees) after an extremely successful two days and a great response from press. Next week we will be sharing photos and an exclusive video from the event but in the meantime take a look at some of our instagram pics from the last few days, from the set up right through to the pack down.

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AW13 Press Days Task PR

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April 12, 2013 – 11:36 am
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Task PR AW13 Press Day Invite

AW13 Press Day Invite Task PRThere is only one week to go until our Autumn Winter seasonal press days so as you can imagine it’s all systems go at Task Towers this week. We will be taking over The Gallery Soho for another season and showcasing the new collections from all of our clients, including for the first time a range of all things Scottish from Johnstons of Elgin and a touch of Italian elegance from new brand Carlo Pazolini.

We are also very excited to share with you our invite for this season which has been illustrated by the talented Sam Smith

We look forward to seeing you there next week!

*Please note our Press Days are strictly invitation only but if you would like to get in touch please email info@taskpr.com

Wool House featuring Johnstons of Elgin

Wool House exhibition Task PR

Seeing as we seem to be caught in a neverending Winter at the moment, you may be looking for something which can warm your cockles this weekend and we have the perfect antidote to the cold. Head over to Somerset House to take in the Wool House exhibition which is full of all things warm, cosy and wooly (funnily enough).

Upon entering your feet immediately touch upon a thick woolen carpet and your eyes meet with a giant woolen bear which dominates the corner of the room. You are led through what may be the most stylish house you could ever dream of, made almost entirely from wool. Complete with cosy fireplaces, fluffy armchairs, a designer woolen wardrobe to die for and entire rooms designed from different woolen fabrics. There are even knitting and weaving workshops should you feel inspired to get involved yourself.

Being one of the oldest woolen mills in the UK, Johnstons of Elgin naturally have a large presence at the exhibition, which is all in aid of the Campaign for Wool. The exhibition features many of their scarves, tweed suits and fabrics within the fashion area, sitting alongside brands such as Vivienne Westwood, Christopher Raeburn and Giles Deacon.

The exhibition runs until March the 24th in the West Wing of Somerset House, so this weekend is your last chance to take a look. For more information visit the website and to view more photos from our visit take a look at our Facebook Page.

Christopher Waller Fashion Film…

Filmed at the Hilton Double Tree in Tower Bridge, this amazing fashion film released by designer brand Christopher Waller is definitely our fashion fix for this week. Showcasing all of the gorgeous pieces from his latest SS13 collection, the film leads us through the story of a young actress seeking refuge from the media in the calm surroundings of the Hotel. the venue was chosen because of the strong architecural nature of its public spaces which fit really well with the graphic lines of the collection and due to its iconic position overlooking many of London’s key landmarks.

March 21, 2013 – 2:39 pm
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Maurice Lacroix Break Records…

Maurice Lacroix Magellan Strait Task PRAnother year and another world record breaking event for luxury watch brand Maurice Lacroix. You may remember the fantastic ‘The French Job’ project which the brand put on back in Summer of last year, which saw them working with acclaimed freediver Sebastien Murat as he attempted to break the world record for the deepest free dive. Well now less than a year later and Maurice Lacroix have yet again proved their love for extreme sports by teaming up with two kite-boarders as they set out to break another world record.

Brothers Geza and André Scholtz successfully negotiated the 560 km long Strait of Magellan (which lies between the southernmost tip of South America and the island of Tierra del Fuego) on kiteboards, setting a world record and taking the sport of kiteboarding into a new dimension.

With its icy water temperatures, roaring winds and poor visibility, the strait is regarded as one of the most difficult and dangerous navigation routes. The passage demanded full commitment from the entire team. A record achievement in terms of sporting endurance, bringing with it the reward of a place in history as the “Maurice Lacroix Strait of Magellan Expedition”.

To coincide with the event, Maurice Lacroix have launched a new all Silver model of their Pontos S sports watch which is available to buy in Harrods.

Take a look at this amazing video documenting the journey…

Dannii Minogue Wears ASH!

Dannii Minogue Wears ASH

Are you as excited about the next season of Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model as we are? We got a sneak peek of the filming yesterday and spotted new judge Dannii Minogue wearing a pair of ASH ‘Virgin’ Trainers.

Dannii and the model finalists from series nine performed an impromptu version of the Youtube phenomenon ‘Harlem Shake’ during a break from filming and Dannii herself tweeted her ‘Shoe of the Day’ after falling in love with the ASH style.

Take a look at the video below and be sure to check out the series when it airs.

Photograph via Dannii Minogue’s Instagram

March 6, 2013 – 11:45 am
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Are scrunchies making a comeback?

Return of the scrunchie Task PR

In this week’s Stylist magazine,  we read an interesting article about the revival of the scrunchie. We all remember them, whether fondly or not, and the prospect of a return to the trend threw up different opinions in the office. From the 80′s side do to the school ponytail and alice band everyone’s memories were different yet just as vivid. For #throwbackthursday this week we thought we would try out the trend and see whether a scrunchie comeback could cut it as the next big fashion accessory!

Now we just need to track down one of those hairbands with our names on… What do you think? Are scrunchies a do or a don’t?

Team Task are all wearing scrunchies from Angelica London, available at Westfield White City.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to see all the pics!

February 21, 2013 – 6:20 pm
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LFW AW13 Street Style

LFW AW13 Street Style Task PR

So London Fashion Week has come to an end for another season and it’s been a week of great fashion and style both on and off the catwalk. To round up our LFW coverage we thought we would finish with our favourite street style looks of the season!

From top left:

Lois from Bunnipunch, Danielle from Fashionista Barbie, Lois wearing ASH, Monica from The Elgin Avenue, Leroy from Diary of a Clothes Horse, neat orange dungarees, Pop colours, Sara from Sara Luxe, Fluoro brights, Andy from Style Scrapbook, Liv from What Olivia Did, Caroline from Grazia wearing Kzeniya, Jaime from Jaime London Boy, Kate from I am not a Celebrity, Abi from Abimarvel/ The Apartment, Marin from Marin Monroe, Kzeniya clutch, Green Fluoro beanie, Orange fluoro beanie, another orange beanie, Sherin from Hi Fashion wearing Tamaris, Millie from It’s a LDN Thing, Kit from Styleslicker wearing ASH, Reem from Five Five Fabulous, Brad from Planet Notion, Made ring, Alex from Alex Loves, Ashley from Pink Julep Abroad, Shini from Park and Cube, Micheal from Anastasia & Duck, Louisa from Lust and Found, mixing brights, printed shoes, signing autographs?, the hue of the season – orange, very dapper, Scottish influence, stripes and studs, looking cool and illustrating!

We have tried to link to websites/ blogs wherever possible, however if you see yourself on here and want to be credited just give us a tweet (@taskpruk)

February 20, 2013 – 1:18 pm
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