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COUTURIER TO THE STARS OF HOLLYWOOD, BRIAN RENNIE PRESENTED HIS DEBUT COLLECTION FOR BASLER AT A PRINCE'S TRUST GALA EVENT IN GLASGOW WHICH RAISED £90,000

GLASGOW 29TH OCTOBER 2011 - Scottish fashion designer Brian Rennie unveiled his debut collection for German fashion house Basler at an inaugural VIP gala benefit The Ambassador's Ball, in support of The Prince's Trust on Saturday 29th October 2011 at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow.

This was the first showcase of Rennie's couture collection in the UK for the global brand since he presented his looks at Berlin Fashion Week this summer, where he dressed Oscar winner Mira Sorvino.

The Dundee born designer is well know in international fashion circles, where he has designed gowns for Halle Berry, Kim Bassinger and dressed celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Jessica Alba, Paris Hilton, Jerry Hall and Catherine Zeta Jones.

Brian was Design Director of global brand ESCADA for 20 years, and thereafter luxury brand GANT, before relocating to Germany to assume the role of Creative Director and Managing Director of Design of Basler Fashion. A leading global fashion brand, it is represented in over 50 countries with flagship stores in Berlin, Paris and within Bloomingdales, New York.

The event raised £90,000 for the charity and was hosted by TV personality Nick Ede and attended by celebrities and high profile Scottish personalities. Guests were treated to a surprise performance by 80's singing legend Kym Mazzelle and DJ set by Captial FM's Garry Spence.

Hartmann Media handled event management and design, creative, media/PR and web design for the event.

For further information click here: www.ambassadorsball.com

Organisers have announced that plans are well underway for a spectacular 2012 event which will take place once again in the city of Glasgow. The event will move to a new location for the June 2012 fashion extravaganza to allow a massive increase in capacity. We're told to expect a 'fashion rocks' style feast of Scottish fashion with international celebrities, supermodels and top designers flying in from around the globe. Founder Tessa Hartmann revealed: "It's such a huge event now we just felt it was important to open the actual awards ceremony up to the general public. Each year we are inundated with ticket requests from young talent and there is no reason they can't join the red carpet and celebrate our finest creators on the night. We will of course still host the exclusive gala dinner and after party for VIP's in a different venue, but the awards ceremony itself is going to be mega in 2012! We have already secured some exciting names from the fields of film, music and fashion so it's shaping up pretty already".

The organisers are remaining tight lipped about the venue and exciting judging panel, which is set to be revealed in February 2012! Stay tuned.

Glasgow, November 2011 - Repped by Hartmann Media Management, the 13, Tallia Storm continues to make waves in the music scene with her live performances around the UK.

Over the last 12 months the charismatic and quirky teen has saturated the Scottish media, has appeared in countless radio road shows with Captial FM, sung at several super trendy fashion parties in Harvey Nichols, Ralph Lauren, been the celebrity teen face of the UK national charity 'Jeans for Genes' campaign, performed live at London Fashion Week in front of a celebrity packed front row including MTV's Laura Whitmore and Beverley Knight and was seen mixing with A list celebrities at the London premiere of Harry Potter this summer in London where she took to the world's most exclusive red carpet.

In spring of 2011 she was nominated in the Johnnie Walker Great Scot Awards in London in the New Talent category, where she mingled with global Scots including the legendary Annie Lennox whom she was lucky enough to meet.

Having just turned 13 in October this Scottish teen has been hailed as an utterly unique talent with her soulful signature and has already featured in the many UK broadsheets, tabloids and teen magazines where she has been dubbed 'the UK's answer to Miley Cyrus', which is confirmed by massive following on MySpace with over 1 million hits. There is no doubt that the room radiates as this big voice exudes from the speakers, with an R&B groove that belies it's age.

Combined by a cheeky signature, reminiscent to that from the Motown era, the trademark 'big hair' the Tallia Storm vocal will pull you in all the right directions. For her tracks range from the Americanized pop templates that send your toes tapping and the super catchy imperative chorus, to dance floor killer's that could easily hail

from many a pop princess.

Tallia has already caught the eye of top style and fashion writers. One high profile fashion blogger said: "spotted Tallia Storm. And how could you miss her. She had a vinyl stuck to her head and was very sparkly. This girl owned the place. She is only 12 years old!"

For further booking and media information please contact: Jennifer@hartmannmedia.co.uk

Glasgow, Scotland, November 2010 -- Hartmann Media announced today that they will be representing Scottish actress Louise Linton for publicity in the UK. Louise has recently secured 3 major feature film roles that will hit the big screen in 2011, securing Linton's position as one of Hollywood's hottest young assets.

Edinburgh born Linton, is starring in a new sci-fi spectacular 'Scavengers' opposite Sean Patrick Flanery and Jeremy London and is set to appear in 'She Wants Me', a comedy starring Charlie Sheen, Hilary Duff and Josh Gad, and also, 'Five Hours South', a romantic drama staring Jordan Bridges, Jeannine Kaspar and Andres Londono. For all press and media enquires please contact tessa@hartmannmedia.co.uk.

HM are celebrating a host of nominations this season! Scotland's fashion & lifestyle PR agency are thrilled to be nominated in 3 categories at the prestigious Chartered Institute of Public Relations Pride Awards 2010, which recognise excellence and achievement in public relations and communications. The Scottish Fashion Awards in association with Vogue.com, (founded and produced by Hartmann Media) was shortlisted in 'Best Integrated Communications', 'Best Publication' and 'Best Event 2010'. (www.ciprprideawards.com ). Tessa Hartmann, MD and founder of the Scottish Fashion Awards was also nominated in the Scottish Event Awards 'Event Professional of the Year 2010'. If that wasn't enough she joined influential UK figures from the marketing world in the 'Marketing Director of the Year 2010' shortlist, announced by the MI Awards (www.miawards.me ), competing alongside industry heavy weights such as Mark Vile form comparethemarket.com and Trevor Cairns from Umbro International. Tessa Hartmann said: "As a team we've worked so hard this year and I am delighted and thrilled for the company to be recognised across so many awards this season. I think it's testament that major fashion events can happen outside the world's fashion capitals and still be a success. It's great for Scotland and I must say, it's very exciting for HM to be recognised alongside so many influential UK brands and agencies."

HM were delighted to secure Express Newspapers and OK! Magazine to support 'Lunch with an Old Bag' in aid of The Prince's Trust Scotland, which took place on Friday 3rd September at the luxurious Prestonfield
House in Edinburgh, hosted by hotelier James Thomson.

Organised by a select committee of Scottish business women , 500 of Scotland's most glamorous high profile ladies gathered in the luxurious surroundings of Prestonfield where they indulged in a 3 course lunch followed by an exclusive performance by one of Scotland's iconic music artists, Lulu. Compered by Des Clarke and Grant Stott, the lunch
raised in excess of £130,000 for The Prince's Trust in Scotland.

Handling all the marketing, PR and sponsorship for the event HM secured Thomas Sabo jewellery, Jaeger, Bare Escentuals, Charlie Miller and Stolen Models to ensure that it was Scotland’s most sought after
charity ticket of the year. (www.lunchwithanoldbag.com )

HM are delighted to be working once again with Ralph Lauren in Scotland. HM are handling all press and event management for their Pink Pony Fall 2010 campaign to mark a milestone with the 10th Anniversary of the Pink Pony Collection. Modern, sleek, chic and most importantly, for a good cause, this season's collection offers luxurious limited edition items and encompasses a wide assortment of products including women's apparel and accessories, unique home items and
childrenswear.

To support the mission and cause, on October 4th, 100% of the net profits of the sale of Pink Pony products sold at all Ralph Lauren Stores and on RalphLauren.com will benefit the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation Pink Pony Fund, and this year's UK Pink Pony charity, Too Many Women/Breakthrough Breast Cancer. After October 4th, for a year, 20% of all product goes to the charity. From 1st October through 20th October log onto www.charitybuzz.com/RalphLauren and check out the incredible online auction. From a Directors Box and VIP Hospitality places at a forthcoming Celtic vs Rangers match in Glasgow or a pair of Ralph Lauren RRL jeans, autographed and worn by Tom Cruise, to two front row seats to the Ralph
Lauren Collection Runway Show to meet Ralph Lauren personally, it doesn't get much better!

Retained by Swarovski in Scotland, HM were delighted to accompany a group of Scottish journalists to a private preview for press and friends of the brand to celebrate the launch of their flagship store in London's Oxford Street.

The event was held ahead of the store's official opening, on September 16, and included DJ sets by Coco Sumner and Sophie Ellis Bextor. A collection of celebrities turned out at the event, including television personality Mary Portas, actor Antonio Campbell Hughes, Swarovski creative director Nathalie Colin and MTV presenter Laura
Whitmore.

The store has been designed using the brand's Crystal Forest store design concept, originally created by designer
Tokujin Yoshioka.

The store is the latest addition to the jeweller's growing portfolio of stores. Swarovski currently holds 55 stores, 32 concessions in department stores and 16 premium partner boutiques and further store openings planned
throughout the UK in the next 12 months.