Famed electronic rock violinist Linzi Stoppard opens Puma's new French 77 Collection model show

Feb. 8, 2010 - PRLog -- Famed electronic rock violinist Linzi Stoppard opened the model show with a dazzling virtuoso display, dressed head to toe in a sassy French 77 outfit. In the Autumn of 2009 Linzi Stoppard alongside her fellow violinist Ben Lee signed a major global record deal as string super group FUSE, and they are releasing their debut album in Spring 2010.

FUSE spent many weeks locked away in rehearsal rooms creating their own unique distinctive sound, purposely staying away from the over crowded classical cross-over cliche and ventured where no string group has dared venture before - ROCK.

Described as the "first string group to challenge convention" and "raising the benchmark for electric groups around the world" they are passionate to show a new generation that the instrument is more than the classical stereo-type. Indeed it can oppose the more common place guitar for versatility.

MOBO winning star Sway, Nate James and Mike Skinner's protégé rapper Example joined FUSE and sport stars such as Arsenal's Freddie Ljungberg and rugby star Paul Sackey for the party with the catwalk supermodels.

The event featured an exclusive catwalk show, with guests such as pop singer Lemar and Leah Wood modelling Puma's new range.

Pop singer Lemar made a surprise appearance as a runway model at the event for the new Puma range. He told Sound Generator "It is weird to be on stage in front of a crowd and not performing music, but it was fun, I love fashion so it is cool, the look is very natural, the kind of thing I would usually wear so it was an easy job!"

The French 77 range covers everything from cool sports apparel to classy items and the night attracted a wide range of guests from the fashion, TV, music and film world. The stars danced the night away to a set from renowned super-DJ D

The French 77 footwear, apparel and accessories showcase the signature blend of sport and fashion that has come to epitomise PUMA’s design direction. Reminiscent of pure Heritage pieces of the seventies, new interpretations of “court classics” with a modern twist address the need for modern, fashionable attire for men and women both on and off the court.

Tennis-inspired detailing and graphics from this era are mixed with modern street-wear style and twenty-first century materials to create fashion-forward looks with the comfort of casual sports apparel


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