Wednesday, February 4, 2009

News & Developments






There has been so much happening of late, its been quite difficult to update the blog at the right times! I apologise to my loyal readers worldwide. In fact I did do a check on who reads this, as far as the other side of the world, but also, in Russia, Hawaii and Africa. I hope its all good reading.

I thought I'd make a quick summary of photos to show whats been happening with Pickle PR and the achievements once again in the past month or so. I hope you enjoy!

Remember, Pickle PR can be contacted on picklepr@mac.com and on 07980 723212 at any time of the day or night.

Alastair

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Closing down....

No, not Pickle PR, but this blog. As the blog was only ever a temporary measure, until the web site is running it is nearly time for me to close this down and unveil the web site. Just putting finishing touches to it and it'll be running. There is also a facebook group here

In the mean time Im always available on 07980 723212 or picklepr@mac.com

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

FINALIST YOUNG BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR 2008/9

Its with great pleasure I have to announce that myself MR Alastair J Gourley has been shortlisted as finalist in the Hertfordshire Business Awards, Young Business Person of the Year Award for the current year. The gala event unfortuantely is on Thursday night - of which I'll still be in Australia (and no, I haven't had to do an acceptance speech via satalite, I'm not Leona Lewis lol)

Fingers crossed :)

Monday, October 27, 2008

TIME OUT Shops&Services

Very pleased to note that friend to PicklePR and ultimately one of London's finest lifestyle stores got a great review as an 'eco' store in Central London, well done! In fact its often a favourate stop for me too! Whether its lamps, or a t shirt, I'd rather go there.
Hair&Jerome also make a 2nd year appearance with a wonderful review, as part of 1 out of 15 that were chosen !

BuckStyle tell us men how it is.





Im pleasantly impressed with a wonderful review that my first ever client Hair&Jerome received in one of BuckStyle's first ever grooming reviews. The editorial team at Buck really have their finger the pulse, there hasn't been a lifestyle magazine like this that has impressed me in such a long time. Buckstyle.com is the first stop, go enjoy whats on offer including some rather innovative editorials!

Well done to the salon that is still on top form!

Monday, September 15, 2008

The Style Bible read its aloud.



Alexander Longe Couture has been snapped up immediately for review by The Style Bible international site, photos here for you to view, but also can be directed to

http://www.stylebible.com/latestnews_details.aspx?id=1677

Amazing review - and justified too! :)))

Fashion Never Sleeps







Alexander Longe visually stole the show at Fashion Never Sleeps, on Friday night, with their 40's inspired Spring Summer Collection at this off schedule show in Holborn.

Channel U were quick to drag cheif designer Caz Longe who was there to over see the event, for an interview about fashion and the Alexander Longe couture collection.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Hair&Jerome revamp web site!



And to celebrate that, i offer up just one or two photos of their fashion156 collaboration in the Winter issue last year. I encourage you right now to relocate your browser to www.fashion156.com!

check the www.hairandjerome.co.uk site right now!

Alastair pays homage to street.


Ok, just for a laugh. One photo me!

But thats all for now folks, don't forget to check in again very soon again, there will be a very special evening with Alexander Longe at Potassium store, strictly strictly strictly invitation only, if your invited, you'll know about it :)) Or I may accept certain forms for bribery.

Hair&Jerome along with celebrity make up artist Irene Rogers, and award nominated personal stylist Julie Hurst, will be offering a one off special style turnaround, soon to be announced.

Caz Longe undercover




Caught during Fall 2008 look book shoot

the Dispensary host Hair&Jerome party!

On Saturday 23rd August celebrations continued into the early hours, as popular East London salon Hair&Jerome celebrated its 2nd birthday at The Dispensary, Leman Street, East London. A selection of high profile guests enjoyed complimentary wine and east end themed canapés throughout the night. Jerome Hillion, Creative Director, and his colleagues were all present at the party mixing with the eclectic group that had formed to celebrate another successful year of hairdressing at the Spitalfields salon.

The night itself was bursting with sophistication with guests ranging from the fashion and design set, as well as journalists. Among those attended included acclaimed celebrity photographer Stephanie Rushton, and fashion designers Massimo Casagrande and Ivana Koceva. Guests were also give a preview of the new Hair&Jerome web site that now includes the fantastic fashion inspired ‘Winter Collection’, now relaunched at www.hairandjerome.co.uk

Jerome Hillion won ‘Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year 2005/6’ at the British Hairdressing Awards. His reputation of being a creative genius is expressed in his authentic photograph collections, as well as his brainchild, ‘Hair&Jerome’, the salon based at Artillery Passage, Spitalfields. Hair&Jerome, is unique and has featured in the press for its design quality, and remains a hot favourite with its ever-loyal clientele. Hair&Jerome was recently featured once again as one of London’s top hairdressers in Time Out August 2008 online feature.

Jericho wins New York trip

Graduate stylist Kayleigh White, of Jericho Hairdressing’s Woodley salon along with her client has won a trip to New York, in a competition organised by professional hairdressing product brand Paul Mitchell and Salon Success UK.

The competition ran recently between March and June, and involved the salon’s stylist recommending products to their client. The Jericho client, then completed a competition form having purchased the desired home haircare products, and last week the winners were selected! ‘I am overwhelmed that I’m one of the winners, and I can’t wait to hit the streets of NYC and buy myself some Manolo Blanik’s, and to think its all just part of the job, I’m so pleased!’ says Kayliegh White.

Jericho Hairdressing has recently hit the headlines when their stylists discovered they were doing the wedding hair of Autumn Kelly’s family, who were all attending the Autumn Kelly and Peter Philips royal wedding in Windsor. Jericho’s successful business relationship with Paul Mitchell is long established and only last year were rewarded with a trip to Rome for two top performing stylists. Jericho Hairdressing is a Berkshire based hairdressing group. There are salons in Maidenhead, Woodley and Bracknell. www.jerichohair.com

Online shop gets first review!


http://uk.fashion.popsugar.com/1887424

Alexander Longe, received a wonderful online shop review today!

Hair&Jerome tackle a Bitchbuzzer

http://style.bitchbuzz.com/bitch-beauty-the-hair-and-jerome-boutique-salon.html

In a good way tho'

Lovely Laura Silver visits the boutique salon in Spitalfieds and gives her honest opinion on it and her new hair colour. Brunettes do have blast, even if blondes just have fun.

Alexander Longe newly stocked in Potassium - 2 Seymour Street, London

The A. L. design wear is now stocked in Potassium store Seymour place. Just go along and have a look! The quirky yet remarkably successful boutique lifestyle store is a fantastic spot to find just what you were looking for, believe me, i've walked out with bags of things before.

Clever marketing.

:)

Time Out Top Hairdressers? Course we're in it.


IF you haven't been reading Time Out religiously like myself you won't have noticed Hair&Jerome mention in the latest Best Hairdressers in London feature. If not just follow this link to have a good look:

http://www.timeout.com/london/shopping/features/5406/2.html

oh yes, still up there 2 years on.

And also a little mention on fashion monitor all this week!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

PicklePR debuts on FACEBOOK

http://www.facebook.com/pages/PicklePR/22179952053?ref=mf

cut past, you know the routine and become a fan of the revelation that is Pickle PR

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Hair & Jerome

..make a one off appearance in gay magazine title 'Attitude' as one of the sponsors of the Buckler fashion label party.
Go buy yourself a copy :)

Flick the switch

The alexanderlonge.com web site retail store will be online for business from August 1st 2008

Don't delay - if your on facebook, join the AL group and enjoy 40% reduction on price in the first 3 days!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Pop your Sugar to this



A brand new write up and interview form popular site POPSUGAR for Shyamoki

http://uk.fashion.popsugar.com/1821518

Carnival of colour and then some


Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Its A. L. good baby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA-K8ydhVTI

Cut and paste, you know the routine - The Alexander Longe highlights from the launch show

Hope you enjoy!

Jericho wins New York trip

NEWS JUST IN...Jericho Hairdressing stylist Kayleigh White wins a trip to the big apple for herself and her client in Paul Mithcell competition!

Press release being posted shortly...

Follow the link


http://www.fashion156.com/blog/view_entry.php?id=463

Fashion156 posts review from Shyamoki launch night at Potassium, Seymour Place.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The Royal Borough requires....

Totally. The services of Jericho Hair who recently looking after many members of the brides family, Autumn Kelly, that recently married Peter Phillips. In this follow on feature that will be in print in the first week of August, the stylists will show journalist Aamina Zafar, how its done :)

Chic Men, in Man Chic


http://www.manchic.com/manchic/2008/07/alexander-longe.html#more

OH thats the link - don't delay view the gorgeous boys modeling Alexander Longe Fall 2008 - I know I'd like both their numbers.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Oh la la


One moment please!

I'd like to introduce you to some very special friends of mine. Its not often you meet people with such drive and ambition, as well as having such success already. Please don't even hesitate a second, you know i'm a lover of new media and here we are a few web zines for yo uto get your teeth into! The rapid success of their pages has seen on 3000000 visitors! Its no wonder these guys are full steam ahead when it comes to blogging!

www.bellomag.com

www.ohlalamag.com

www.manchic.com

Front page news again?



Obviously PPR delivers with some killer style, Fashion Monitor this morning reports the online shop will go live soon on August 1st.

Here are some clippings ...just to show off.
Alastair :)

Friday, July 18, 2008

Itchy?

Hair & Jerome received a great review in the itchy guide to London. I must say, and I don't often, this was one of the funniest, and most true descriptions of the salon and the team there. Don't delay, www.hairandjerome.co.uk or call them and make an appointment - they are the BEST

http://www.itchybristol.co.uk/review.cfm/11/205571/London-City-Guide/review/Hair-and-Jerome

WIMBLEDON FASHION WEEK






Alexander Longe fashion graced the runway at WFW featuring Fall 2008 debut collection. Photography by Elanor Harvey at
http://ellieharvey.com While your there have a look around!

Shyamoki Fall 2008





I gladly present to you some key shots of the Shyamoki Fall look book! Please view www.shyamoki.com / Press and Buyers may contact Alastair J Gourley on 07980 723212 alternatively picklpr@mac.com

Don't just it, Shoreditch it!

Hair & Jerome will be celebrating 2 years successful hairdressing as well as their latest 'Sunday' Opening intitative on 23 August at a Shoreditch location, by invitation only - so watch your inboxes. Hair&jerome is situated at Artillary Passage, Spitalfields. Stay tuned!

We salute you Mr Mandela


And its a big happy 90th to one of thee most motivating individuals of our time. Mr Nelson Mandela. What is there to say?

Monday, July 14, 2008

Friday, July 11, 2008

VOGUE 2009





ivana K. featured on http://www. flairnow.com


All photography by talented photography Deon Pillay - whom I may add also took to the runway for Alexander Longe recently!