North East style summit steals spotlight

A luxury County Durham venue recently hosted an invite-only fashion and networking event celebrating women’s style, ambition and Northern confidence.

Seaham Hall welcomed guests to the North East Style Summit on Thursday, January 29, bringing together influential women from across the region for an afternoon designed to blend inspiration, conversation and high-end hospitality.

Attendees were greeted with a champagne reception and canapés before a locally sourced lunch in the ballroom, setting the tone for a programme focused on modern dressing and meaningful connection.

The event’s centrepiece was a panel discussion hosted by Kirsty Ostell, managing director of O Agency, alongside Kate Rose, founder of jewellery and lifestyle brand TUTTI, and Nieve Jones, who represented British footwear brand Terry de Havilland. 

Topics included capsule dressing, brand longevity, confidence in personal style and the value of women supporting women.

Guests also enjoyed a curated capsule style showcase, highlighting accessories and styling options designed to take classic daytime looks into evening wear.

The summit concluded with networking in Seaham Hall’s Champagne Lounge.

Speaking after the event, Kirsty said: “The North East Style Summit was about more than fashion, it was about confidence, community and celebrating the calibre of women and brands we have right here in the region.

“There’s a real appetite for events like this in the North East, and Seaham Hall was the perfect setting to bring it to life.”
 
The summit marks the first of what is expected to become a recurring fixture on the North East’s social and style calendar, championing Northern talent while connecting it with a wider national and global conversation around fashion, entrepreneurship and modern luxury.
 
Ross Grieve, managing director at Seaham Hall, added: “Seaham Hall has always been about championing exceptional experiences and celebrating the very best of the North East.

“The North East Style Summit was a perfect reflection of that, bringing together inspiring women and iconic brands in a way that felt both luxurious and proudly Northern.
 
“We were delighted to host the summit and to see Seaham Hall become the backdrop for such a powerful and positive celebration of style, ambition and community.”

The North East Style Summit was delivered with a selected group of partners, including Aston Martin Newcastle, O Agency, The Ladies Collective, TUTTI, Terry de Havilland and Seaham Hall.

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