Gok Wan For Simply Yours Event

Gok 1

On Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Gok Wan's Spring/Summer lingerie line for Simply Yours. Held in The Powder Room, the event consisted of breakfast with Gok and his team along with Chase and other PR people. The Powderpuff Girls were on hand with food and drinks, with the option of a complimentary manicure.

After a treacherous six hours of travelling, we arrived in London and set out to find a shop that was open. Leaving Middlesbrough at midnight, I was wearing a tube skirt but upon arriving in London, I appeared to be wearing a hula hoop! So, after making the trip to Oxford Street at 8am, we had to wait in the cold for half an hour for the only shop that opened before nine, Primark. Running in and out, I managed to grab a new skirt and change before making a quick dash to Soho.

We arrived at the boutique just after nine to be greeted by Chase PR and a group of gorgeously clad Powderpuff Girls. Making the descent downstairs, we were presented with racks of beautiful lingerie, rows of delicate teacups and the captivating presence of Gok Wan. After introductions and with drinks in hand, we were told the story of how the latest lingerie collection came to be.

Hearing the inspiration and the desire to create a collection that women not only felt comfortable, but sexy in was gratifying to hear. When designing and creating the new range of lingerie and shapewear, Gok's attention was on emphasis rather than concealment. The exposed industrial lines on some of the garments express a hint of honesty, a sort of blasé expression of yes, I am wearing shapewear and yes, I am still sexy. The gorgeous Chinese silk pattern adorning some of the pieces is a nod to Gok Wan's heritage, inspired by his parents but the sheer back of the body takes away any lingering thoughts of mum and dad he assured us! The famous Banger Booster Bra is back (picture 6), redesigned and overly structured to give the bangers that extra boost whatever their size! Inspired by the 50's the underwear is feminine and empowering with beautiful attention to detail, such as the delicate frills and lace.

Gok 2Gok7Gok3Gok 4Gok 8Gok9
Gok 5

The underwear is truly gorgeous, with a variety of pieces to suit every woman regardless of size or budget. Launching on the 27th of February, the collection ranges from a 30B to a 46G and a size 10-32 bottom. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and am so glad I had the opportunity to go. A huge thank you to Sheena and the Chase PR team for inviting me.

16 comments

  1. I loved his first pieces they were just lovely.

    and you met gok, woahh hes is a beaut! he may be gay but i still fancy him haha

    xx

    ReplyDelete
  2. sounds like a fab day! you got some great pictures too. It's great to see a line that goes up to a 46 around the back. Leia has 'a-k cup' in the window but you go inside and can't get bras bigger than 38, sooo annoying!
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. Love the write up x thank you for letting me join you for the day. His new collection is lovely and I will definitely be treating myself to some pieces x

    ReplyDelete
  4. Lovely pictures, looks like you had an amazing time. :)

    xo

    ReplyDelete
  5. Such pretty pieces, sounded like a lovely event and you met him. Lucky you!
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  6. Ooooo Gok, how cool you got to meet him. I saw him in Selfridges once filming how to look good naked, he's lush in real life he. What beaut underwear!! xxx

    ReplyDelete
  7. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Those pictures look amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  8. these pieces are absolutely beautiful. i will never not love blush pink lingerie :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. Not jealous at all babes :P

    Gok is such a dream, his pieces look fabulous. May have to purchase one or two bits... :)

    x

    triedandtested-x.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. So jealous you got to meet Gok!
    The pieces look gorgeous too :) x

    ReplyDelete
  11. OMG...You lucky gal you! Gosh I just LOVE Gok : )

    ReplyDelete
  12. Oh wow you got to meet Gok :D I love the 50's style lingerie so I'll definitely be checking these pieces out xxx

    ReplyDelete
  13. Jealous you meeting Gok!! You look fab :).

    x

    ReplyDelete
  14. What a wonderful opportunity. I'll be checking his line out. Thank you for sharing this.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Can't believe you net Gok - so jealous! Looks like you had a fab day!

    ReplyDelete