Those of you that know me know that I haven't stopped talking about The Great Gatsby since I got the chance to
interview Baz Luhrmann last year. (
NB. an experience I didn't take for granted, and still get giddy at the thought of.) I'd say now, with less than 2 weeks until its debut, and my procrastination levels at an all-time high, over 90% of my Google searches are Gatsby related. I'm not complaining. With the media going nuts over every little leak, and me letting out a squeal with every film still released, Baz must be going balmy as the whole world just waits to scrutinise his creation. (Though if the soundtrack, cast and costumes are anything to go by, it's already my favourite film.)
The Roaring Twenties thing has been brewing in fashion for a while now, with Art Deco prints, dropped waists and sequin-heavy separates. With the film's release, I think we all foresee a major surge of headbands, flapper dresses and Gatsby garden party themes. Retailers ain't letting this go by untouched either, and it's Harrods who have got me most excited. Getting into the swing of all-things-Twenties and tiding us over until the 16th,
Harrods are hosting an exclusive online event, full of luxury prizes and generous giveaways. And the best bit? We're all invited!
Pin May 1st in your diary, clear your schedule and charge your laptop as fellow Gatsby-girls, you aren't going to want to miss this. From 4pm until midnight on Wednesday night, I am officially allowing all you other students to step away from the books and on to Harrods.com, to help celebrate the launch of The Summer of Now. In celebration of the new season, Harrods are throwing a very modern get-together, so modern that it's set in cyber space with the hashtag #OPENINGNIGHT. Competition prizes on offer on the night are insane, including a cocktail making masterclass (score!), an ALICE by Temperley dress (eep!), a luxury trip to New York (squeal!), and exclusive tickets to the pre-screening of the film (...bang!). Yup, exploding with eagerness. Teaming up with
ALICE by Temperley London, the dress that one lucky winner will receive on the night is part of the AW13 collection (yet to be even released) and oozes '20s decadence.
I was lucky enough to admire Temperley London's collection first hand at London Fashion Week this year, and trust me, they don't do luxury by halves. Dripping in glamour, some lucky winner is set to give Daisy Buchanan a run for her money... and I
want it to be me.
Fortunately for y'all, it is an online only event or else I couldn't guarantee no hair-pulling or elbow-jabbing. Mr Baz Luhrmann, you caused this.
Your invite is below, and I'll e-see you there.
Don't forget, May 1st, from 4pm, #OPENINGNIGHT...
The ALICE by Temperley dress that is up for grabs on the night,..
The Great Gatsby (2013) via IMDb
