This story is sponsored by Aurélie
Having lived in Paris in her 20s, Lucy Robinson always dreamed of owning her own clothing boutique.
Her wish came true when she launched her fashion brand Aurélie after her travel PR business was hit by the pandemic.
Now, the Harrogate business owner is bringing her online Parisian-style clothing collection to the high street with her first ever pop-up in her hometown.
The event will take place at handmade British ethical Jewellers India Mahon, in Montpellier Street, on Friday 18 and Saturday, November 19 from 10am to 6pm.
During the pop-up, Aurélie will be showcasing the brand’s Autumn/Winter collection, which includes a selection of tailored coats and jackets, cosy knitwear, jeans, shirts and blouses, plus Aurelie’s first ever party wear collection.
Lucy, who worked for a leading luxury fashion PR agency when she lived in Paris, launched Aurélie in January 2021.
She said:
“When the pandemic hit my travel PR business, I had a lightbulb moment and realised I wanted to go back to my fashion roots.
“I spent a lot of time in Paris and worked with some major luxury fashion brands, so I knew where to get hold of beautiful French clothing.
“I used savings to buy stock and off we went. I started off in the spare bedroom at home and I now have an office and showroom at Windsor House with a small team working for me.”
Harrogate business owner, Lucy Robinson, is behind fashion business Aurélie.
Lucy, who attended Harrogate Ladies College, is keen to showcase her clothing to fashion-lovers in the town following its growing success nationally.
Currently customers can make an appointment to visit Windsor House to view the collection, however the pop-up will allow customers to experience Aurélie on the high street.
There will be the chance to try on and purchase pieces from the sustainable brand, which aims to create timeless looks, featuring contemporary shapes that can be seamlessly styled with existing wardrobe items.
Lucy, who takes pride in curating an edited collection of beautiful, timeless clothing for Aurélie, will be on hand throughout the pop-up to offer personal styling sessions.
She said:
“People will be able to see the full collection, which also includes our first partywear collection. I will be there to offer advice and there will also be fizz available!”
For more information or to book a personal shopping appointment at Windsor House: Email: lucy@aurelie.co.uk or find Aurélie on Facebook and Instagram: @aurelie.co.uk
Community invited to launch day at Darley boules courtsA French-themed open day will be held to officially launch the new boules courts in Darley this weekend.
Darley Playing Fields Association is inviting the community and visitors from further afield for wine, cheese — and of course, a game of petanque.
Taking place this Saturday, May 21, from 2pm, it will be an opportunity to see the work that has gone into creating Darley’s new community facility at the playing fields.
Association chairman Mark Simpson said:
“It’s aimed at the local community and will be a relaxed affair with the aim of getting the availability of petanque known and getting people to have a go.”
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The courts have been available to play on since Easter, with a few informal teaching sessions taking place.
They were created by the playing fields association with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, while Darley and Menwith Parish Council supported the work and funded two benches by the courts to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee.