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• Alessi SS11 Press Preview
  
• Goldsmiths' Fair 2011
  
• Exhibition "Mindful of Silver"
  
• Princesse tam tam Love Bar at Selfridges
• bareMinerals Pretty Amazing Lip Color Press Breakfast
  
• Lara Bohinc launches new first collection of scarves
• Anthony for Men Grooming Launches
  

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New Brighton PR agency O'Connor Publicity

Isabel O'Connor has launched O'Connor Publicity. The Brighton based agency, with a focus on fashion, beauty & health, lifestyle and art,currently represents: Harley Street nutritionist and author Vicki Edgson, who is set to open health retreats in Ibiza this March and launch a health focused food range; John Tsagaris, a doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncturist who practices at his Knightsbridge based clinic; and Annabelles Wigs.

Furthermore, Emma O'Connor has been appointed as Publicist at O'Connor Publicity. Contact.

Daily Express editor steps down

Peter Hill, editor of the Daily Express, is set to leave the paper. Peter will be replaced by current deputy editor Hugh Whittow later this month. Contact.

ASOS appoints Head of Art

Patrick Waugh, previously creative director & art director at POP magazine, has been appointed head of art at ASOS. Contact.

Brides magazine appoints acting editor

Deborah Joseph, editor at Brides magazine, is now on maternity leave. In her absence Jade Beer has been appointed acting editor. Contact.

The Raw Denim Bar appoints Bright Light PR

The Raw Denim Bar has appointed Bright Light PR to handle the launch of its new website therawdenimbar.co.uk. Bright Light PR’s remit will be to manage a press office function, generating coverage for all the Raw Denim Bar brand’s in the fashion and style press. Contact.

New appointments at the Beauty Seen PR press office

There have been a number of changes in the Beauty Seen PR press office:

Harriet Gordon has begun her maternity leave from Beauty Seen PR with the appointment of Kirsty Lewis as cover. Kirsty has 15 years experience in the PR industry, including working on brands for Estée Lauder Companies, Selective Beauty and Brand PR. Kirsty will be responsible for brands including Top Shop Make Up, Goody, Rituals, Sienna X, Beverly Hills Formula, Japonesque.

Louisa Durrant, previously of Talk PR, has joined Beauty Seen PR as Account Director. Louise will be responsible for brands including Decleor, Shiseido and Carita.

Chloe Coates has joined Beauty Seen PR as Junior Account Executive working alongside Louisa Durrant, Account Director.

Contact.

Hand-made jewellery brand appoints cocktail PR

cocktail pr has been appointed to handle the PR for Ruby Dixie - a collection of hand-made jewellery made by Jakki Pransky which includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and brooches. Contact.