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It’s this summer’s must-have item for the beach and it’s set to put the West Midlands on the fashion map.
The Saress, created by Wolverhampton designer Julia Fish, has been snapped up by thousands of women across the world, with more than 9,000 being sold.
Last night hundreds of fashion lovers descended on a hotel in the city to get their hands on one while raising thousands of pounds for a good cause.
The charity fashion show was held at The Mount Hotel in Tettenhall, pulling in more than £3,000 for the NSPCC. Organiser Julia, of Exclusive Collections in Tettenhall, was showing off colourful designs of her marvellous creation.
The design – a cross between a sarong and a dress – is billed as the perfect item for a beach holiday.
Professional models and women from the area took to the catwalk to show off the Saress and Wolverhampton department store Beatties was also on hand to show off summer swimwear.
Among the designs were a pale pink Saress, tiger print bikinis and sexy swimsuits. The show took an even more exotic turn when four belly dancers treated on-lookers a lively display.
Julia revealed her designs had been snapped up by women as far afield as France and Japan.
She said: “People have just gone mad for it. So many people around Wolverhampton just love it.”
She said the night had been a real success.
She said: “Everyone put a great deal of hard work into last night’s event so I want to thank everyone.”
The Saress comes in seven print fabrics and three solid colours. To find out more log on to www.saress.com.
16 Comments
went to the fashion show last night at the mount had a great night. What a fab idea the saress is im just surprised it hasnt been thought of before its so simple but also very flattering to any figure. I purchased one and will be wearing it on the beach when i go on holiday in july.
Wow what a fantastic idea! I hate certain parts of my body but with the saress I feel confident wearing my bikini. After lasts nights fashion show seeing the models wearing the saress over jeans and cut offs it has inspired me to do the same. My only problem is I would like the whole saress range!
Great night out and a superb idea no more jelly belly on show!! Top marks to the Saress
Having fun whilst raising money for charity was surpassed only by the discovery of the awesome Saress! A triumph in design and perfect for disguising my many imperfections - Thank You God (and Julia!)
What a great night last night!! I went to a fund-raising do for the NSPCC, and came away with a fab Saress - just what I need for the beach. My only regret is that I only bought one - I’ll certainly be visiting the web site before my next holiday. Well done for giving us ladies something useful, sexy and glamorous!!
Brilliant idea! My mom bought me a Saress last night and I’m already wearing it. Who needs to wait for a holiday with a great dress like this?
The Saress is a brilliant idea. I’m wearing mine as I’m writing - it’s so cool!
Sarongs? Stop tying yourself in knots and liberate yourself, the Saress is here! It’s simplicity itself to wear and I can’t wait to show mine off on the beach this summer. Isn’t it great when you find something that genuinely makes you feel good? I’m delighted with this product and can’t wait to add to my collection!
I attended the show at the Mount Hotel last evening, show was a great success but the Saress made the night. What a fantastic idea, i have already purchased 4 Saresses which are not only excellent value for money but look superb and stylish if you are of a full figure.
What a fab idea the long saress looks super sexy!
Being what a like to call “voluptously built” I was delighted to discover Saress - It covered all the nasty bits and pieces and made me feel confident - this year I will not wear a burkah on holiday - congratulations on a great idea Julia - and thanks for thinking of the larger lady!!
A Girls New Best Friend. The Serress a wrap, dress,Well done I bought three !!!Fab
Trish
I attended the Show at the Mount Hotel on 5th June and was amazed at the response to the Saress - what a wonderful idea do hope it does well nationally and what a wonderful gesture to help the NSPCC with a donation from the evening.
where can i buy a saress?
Thank you all for your great reviews we have been inundated with women of all ages and sizes wanting to buy The Saress for their holidays. Our unique beach dress isnot available to buy in shops as we would like to keep it an exclusive product, but please visit our web site at http://www.saress.com to buy one Thanks again
is there a telephone number I can contact you I WOULD LOVE A SARESS IT LOOKS FAB FROM ANN BRAND