Baselworld 2014
Attending BaselWorld 2014 with Maurice Lacroix this year was as busy and exciting as ever! The new partnership deal with FC Barcelona, launched just ahead of the show so was celebrated during the opening, with Spanish themed food, sangria and music easing us nicely into the days of appointments ahead. Not only did we meet […]
Behind the Tasks…From the US of A
Last week our Account Director Sarah went road tripping across the US of A… Its probably safe to say at least 85% of people working in the fashion industry have been ‘over the pond’ to New York, at least once, if not twice a year every year! And if you don’t work in fashion, but […]
Kilian Kerner Senses at House of Fraser
New kid on the blog Kilian Kerner’s diffusion line Kilian Kerner Senses has just launched at House of Fraser in store and online. The collection brings the catwalk to the high street, consisting of wearable fashion for every occasion. Fashion forward prints and vibrant hues dominate the range offering crisp looks for those with an […]
Maurice Lacroix announce partnership with FC Barcelona
Our luxury watch brand Maurice Lacroix is pleased to announce a three-year partnership agreement with FC Barcelona – considered as one of the world’s most prestigious football clubs with a global fan base of over 300 million admirers and 100 million social media followers. Becoming the “FC Barcelona Official Watch Partner” represents a landmark in […]
Baftas 2014 – Best Dressed
Simplicity and elegance seemed to dominate the red carpet at last night’s Bafta’s, with Angelina Jolie opting for a monchrome suit and Amy Adams staying classic in all black. We have rounded up our top 6 ‘Best Dressed’ from this stylish affair. Love, Team Taskx
Baking for the Philippines
By now everyone’s heard about Typhoon Haiyan that has ravaged huge swathes of South East Asia and as always happens when disaster strikes everyone around the world tries to help in whatever way they can, no matter how big or small their contribution. Unlike the glamorous Mrs B, we didn’t have a truckload of designer […]
TASK PR SS14 PRESS DAYS
It’s that time of the year again! Just as we’re getting used to winter coats, beanies and gloves we drag out the sunnies and summer dresses and show them off to a bevy of fashion press who are all trying to squeeze in a million and one press days. Last week Task PR showcased the […]
LFW through Renata's eyes
LFW, the three letter that strike joy and fear into the hearts of many a fashionisto/a. Here we accompany Renata, one of our Senior Womenswear Executives as she traverses the minefield that is London Fashion Week and picks out a few of her favourite stops. It’s that exciting time again in the fashion calendar – […]
The year of the multi-trend
Our Womenswear manager Lucy is stuck. 2013 seems to be the year of the multi-trend. Scores of clashing, stand-out trends means that it’s hard enough putting them all together to complete an outfit forgetting that it could cost you a small fortune to keep up. So after clearing her head and taking a short break […]
the triad of bleh
This week, our menswear and online guy Thomas declares that something is rotten in the state of California! I have always wished that I was the sort of person who would actively seek out arthouse films and documentaries so as to further my intellectual education at the University of Life. In reality I have a […]
On the Fringe(s) of society.
This week Thomas Camilleri from the menswear team here at TASK PR talks about his hair-raising (what hair?) experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe. How am I back already?! It feels like only yesterday that I left the sweaty, metropolitan jungle that is London for the wet, medieval fortress that is Edinburgh. I’d been here once […]
Christmas in July
What does one really want to drink in this sweltering, muggy heat – MULLED WINE! Not. This was one of the first hiccoughs we encountered along the way to our Christmas in July. For those of you who don’t know what this is it’s when brands and PR companies promote their best AW pieces for […]
weekend tasks 19-21 july
It’s a scorcher! The week’s been a sweaty, sticky mess for all of us working in unairconditioned offices. People have spent more time standing in front of the fridge than ever before during their lunch breaks and frazzled brains have been the cause of many an early office-closure this week. However the weekend is here […]
Behind The Tasks… The All American Road trip!
This week, Menswear Account Manager Caroline, shares her plans for the trip of a lifetime this Summer… By Caroline Burr I am a holiday and adventure junkie, I love nothing more than exploring new Countries, people watching, and immersing myself in the local way of life. This year, my boyfriend and I are taking a […]
Behind the Tasks – Summer in the East!
This week Senior Account Executive Renata tells us about her favourite way to spend a sunny Saturday in London… By Renata Maris East London is my favourite haunt when it comes to Summer days. Hackney to be precise. There’s nothing better than trawling around markets on the weekend and even better if the sun is […]
Weekend Tasks – 5th – 7th 2013
Well we are set for a scorcher this weekend so let’s make the most of it! These are our top choices within the capital… 1. Support youth THEATRE – The NT Connections festival at the National Theatre on London’s Southbank is back again this Summer and proceedings kicked off this Wednesday. Over 230 youth theatre […]
Behind The Tasks – Emerging Jewellery Talent
Senior Account Executive Louise scouts out the latest in jewellery design at the Central Saint Martins Degree Show… By Louise Judge On behalf of Task PR, I visited the CSM 2013 Jewellery Design Degree Show last week at the well-known Lethaby Gallery in London’s King’s Cross, to view work by its list of new design […]
Weekend Tasks 28th – 30th June
It’s the last weekend of the month and for most it’s likely to be pay day, so make the most of June and try out these top events and celebrations! 1. Time for TEA – We love this quintessentially British idea from china company Royal Albert who are taking tea and cake to the masses this […]
Weekend Tasks – 21st – 23rd June
It’s Midsummer! This weekend kicks off with the longest day of the year so there are no excuses. You live in the best city in the world and you’re blessed with the gift of time. 1. HEAD TO the city within the city for the City of London Festival – Each summer the City of […]
Behind The Tasks – Cufflinks, Wallets and Ferraris
This week Junior Account Executive Tom tells all about visiting new client GTO London’s headquarters and driving in vintage Ferraris! By Thomas Camilleri Here at TASK we’re very proud to be working with our newest client, GTO London. GTO London is the brainchild of Victoria Lyon whose family founded the Ferrari specialist business that inspired […]
Weekend Tasks 14th – 16th June
Our round up of the best things to see and do this weekend… 1. Visit the new POP UP restaurant at Embassy London – Luke Thomas and Mark Fuller have partnered up again to take over the ground floor restaurant at the infamous Embassy nightclub for a six month pop-up and some fun! Retro Feasts is a […]
Task Try the Trend – Supporting the Red Lippy Project
This week team Task are proud to be supporting The Red Lippy Project as part of our monthly Try the Trend feature. From the 9th – 15th June is cervical screening awareness month, helping to raise awareness of the importance of cervical screenings in young women and raise money for vital research into the prevention […]
Weekend Tasks 7th – 9th June
It’s set to be a sunny weekend here in London are here’s how we are planning to spend it! Hope you all have a great one! 1. VISIT London’s Secret Gardens – no more peering through the railings as for this weekend only London is throwing open the gates to their famous secret gardens. This […]
Farewell dinner at Cucina Asellina, ME London
This week we sadly said goodbye to one of our team Task members, Lesley-Ann, who has been with the company since she joined us as an intern over two years ago. Although it’s always sad to see someone leave the team, we couldn’t be prouder as she leaves us for an amazing opportunity. And seeing […]
Weekend Tasks – 31st May – 2nd June
Can you believe that June is almost upon us? May has been a busy month at Task HQ but we are still making the most of the final May weekend… here are our suggestions for the top things to see and do over the next couple of days! 1. Enjoy a great MUSIC line up […]
Weekend Tasks 17th – 19th 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) […]
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, […]
Task Shoesday 14th May
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 […]
Weekend Tasks 10th – 13th 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 […]
Task PR AW13 Press Days
Last week Task PR showcased the new collections from our clients as part of our Task PR AW13 Press Days. The two day event was held at The Gallery Soho on Charing Cross Road and attended by over 150 members of the press and media. Guests were treated to homecooked food from catering company The […]
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 […]
Task PR AW13 Press Day Invite
There 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 […]
Wool House featuring Johnstons of Elgin
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, […]
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 […]
Maurice Lacroix Break Records…
Another 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. […]
Are scrunchies making a comeback?
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 […]
LFW AW13 Street Style
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 […]
Task at LFW AW13 – Day 3 and 4!
We can’t quite believe it’s Day four of London Fashion Week already, what a busy few days it been! So far there’s been colour explosions at John Rocha, heavy knitwear at Sister by Sibling, fun prints at House of Holland and dogs walking the catwalk at Mulberry. For us though it’s been all about the […]
Task PR at LFW AW13 – Day 2 Christopher Waller
Yesterday at London Fashion Week we took some time out from people watching and street style snapping to head across to the Fashion Scout venue and catch up with our designer Christopher Waller who was showcasing his AW13 collection as part of the Fashion Scout exhibition. We have already had an amazing reaction to his […]
Task PR at LFW AW13 – Day 1!
London Fashion Week AW13 kicked off today on a sunny February day and although we weren’t putting on any shows this season, Task PR was down at Somerset House to soak up the atmosphere, see what to expect for this Winter and catch up with friends in the press. After last week’s LFW gifting lounge […]
Task PR represents Johnstons of Elgin!
Last month in this blog post we mentioned we had some big news coming and promised to reveal all about the nature of our visit to the North of Scotland at the start of the year. Well a month later after waiting with bated breath until the time was right, we can finally tell all… […]
Marc Cain AW13 at Berlin Fashion Week
Marc Cain debuted their AW13 collection at Berlin Fashion Week a couple of weeks ago and Task PR headed to the capital to soak up the atmosphere and take a first look at what the brand will be offering come next season. Cosy knits, and furry cardigans featured highly alongside accents of metallics and sequins. […]
Hardy Amies Reveal New Eyewear on the Catwalk
If you followed the goings on’s at London Collections: Men this month then, like us, you may have the new Hardy Amies Aw13 collection set in your sights for next Winter. Full of their signature dapper suiting, and with a distinct Scottish twist, the collection definitely represented a great contemporary take on the brand’s sartorial […]
Would you Wear This?
Images taken from Style.com This week saw the second season of London Collections: Men and there has been much discussion over what appears to be some of the wackiest collections ever to appear on the menswear catwalks. While it’s great to see Men’s fashion becoming more directional, of which the launch of LC:M has played a […]
A Busy Start to 2013…
10 days into the new year and already team task have crossed land, sea and air all in the name of work, which has been a busy yet exciting start to 2013! This week a few of the team have jet setted off to Barcelona for a couple of days for fashion label Joseph Ribkoff […]