A FASHION event showcasing the latest trends from Italy is being held next month.
Solo Mia, at Pitt Hall Farm, is holding a 'cosy' Autumn Launch on Saturday, October 4, with big scarves, seasonal colours and a catwalk.
Erika Conti, who owns the business, said she is "excited" to bring the latest trends to her showroom and offer guests the chance to try on the cosy clothes.
She said: "I'm very excited to launch our new collection.
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"I personally love autumn, it’s my favourite season. Cosy jumpers, layers, big scarves, and be prepared to see lots of brown shades in the shops. Ladies, brown is officially the new black."
The event will be held at Pitt Hall Farm on Saturday, October 4 at 2pm, and all guests will receive a complimentary glass of fizz as they watch the catwalk show.
After the show, there is a chance to browse the new collection and even try on the clothes.
Erika added: "Join us on October 4, enjoy a glass of fizz and watch the catwalk showcasing the latest trends from Italy. Browse and try on the new collection afterwards."
Tickets are limited and cost £10 and can be bought by visiting solo-mia.co.uk.
Erika, who is originally from the Amalfi Coast in Italy, where she worked in the fashion industry, moved to the UK in 2002.
After working in an office for some years, she eventually decided to pursue her passion for fashion and began importing clothes to sell at parties.
She said: "The first party we did was at my best friend's house. We took two rails of clothes, invited all our friends and sold everything. So that kind of just then gave me confidence to carry on doing it.
"About a year later, so 2018, I converted my garage into a small showroom and I started inviting people to come and have a look at the stuff and help them to put together outfits."
Erika's business, Solo Mia, took off very quickly, enabling her to expand to a new location in Pitt Hall Farm in recent weeks.
She said: "I was exploding in my little garage, it was just too much stuff and not enough space - I reached a place where I couldn't expand anymore - I could only see a limited number of people at the same time where they're here. It gives me more freedom to host larger groups."
With help from her family and friends, Erika was able to convert the old tractor shed at Pitt Hall Farm into a fresh, modern, Italian clothing showroom in just 10 days, opening in time for Christmas 2024.
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