Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Events...a powerful marketing tool!



Wow, what an eventful couple of weeks it has been in the build up to another STM showcase, this time featuring Shenton Park’s Peachy Store and the hottest new fashion label, Bruug. Wednesday the 31st of April was an extremely busy day, involving lots of running around picking up samples from all over Perth to be featured in the runway show. Shoes needed to be sourced, also taped so they don’t get scuffed or marked, the car had to be packed, sound and lighting sorted, along with the usual one hundred and one other last minute tasks!

The Peachy and Bruug STM showcase was held at the stunning Beluga restaurant located in Claremont, which provided a modern, sophisticated yet edgy setting…perfect for the showcase! The runway show featured looks styled by Bec and Jules, owners of the boutique fashion store along with a showcase of Bruug’s latest collection. Olivia Donaldson, winner of The Face Australia also made an appearance in the show, heres a link to some images taken by Adam Nalapraya of the girls back stage.



My task for the night was to manage the guest list at the door, this involved greeting guests and checking of names. Not to mention meeting some of Perth’s well-known bloggers, stylist, and social personalities. Once all the guests arrived, there were several seats that needed to be filled, I got the lucky job of filling one in a prime position where I got to sit back and enjoy the show.

The following day I had to return the samples back to the Peachy Store, where upon my arrival I was shocked to see such busy store. I overheard customers asking about garments that featured in the runway show. It was surprising to see how the event attracted so much business for the store. After discussing with my supervisors I found out the store made..…lets say ALOT of sales that day!

This week I was lucky enough to experience first hand how such an event can help market a brand or store and rapidly increase business. Looking forward to what next week brings!


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