Milford Waterfront’s premium ladies fashion outlet, Image by Vanessa, held a grand opening of its new extension recently.
The shop has been a draw for women from across Pembrokeshire and throughout the UK looking for high-end outfits for fourteen years and now there is even more choice.
The expansion has been made possible due to the Port of Milford Haven purchasing 3 Victory House meaning owner, Vanessa Hackett, has been able to increase her shop frontage, offering an increased range which now includes loungewear, more accessories and a range of shaping lingerie, for ladies looking to achieve that perfect silhouette.
Chief Executive of the Port of Milford Haven, Alec Don, cut the ribbon at the opening and enjoyed an evening of food and fashion. He said “Image by Vanessa is a huge draw for people visiting Milford Waterfront. She is in my opinion, and more importantly the opinion of real fashion followers, the best fashion retailer in Pembrokeshire, drawing her customers from far and wide. Businesses like this ensure there is a great mix of attractions on the waterfront so that local residents and visitors from further afield can spend a day shopping, socialising and enjoying all of the activities and events that take place here.”
Commenting on her extended premises, Vanessa said “The variety of collections, styles, colours, fabrics and sizes available is something that we are incredibly proud of at Image. We hope that our customers will enjoy the extended range as well as the very personal experience that we offer.
“Milford Waterfront is a fabulous location and I am delighted to be expanding at a time when so much more is planned for the area.”
Image by Vanessa is open Monday to Saturday 9:30am – 5:00pm at 3-6 Victory House, Milford Waterfront.
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Photo: Customers enjoy the grand opening of Image by Vanessa with owner Vanessa Hackett (far left) and Alec Don (centre)
Notes to Editors
Port of Milford Haven
The Port of Milford Haven is the UK’s top energy port and Wales’ busiest port handling around 20% of Britain’s seaborne trade in oil and gas. It is widely recognised in the industry as the energy capital of the UK.
The Port, along with the cluster of energy-related businesses along the Waterway, is a key driver of economic activity in Pembrokeshire, attracting inward investment and supporting over 4,000 jobs.
The Port of Milford Haven also owns and operates Pembroke Port and Milford Dock. Activities such as cargo handling, ferry operations, fish landing and cruise calls as well as a first class marina are spread across these two sites.
One of the most prominent on the West Coast, the Port is in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the only Coastal National Park in Great Britain. It is marked as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and has many areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The Port of Milford Haven is a trust port – an independent, commercially run organisation that has statutory responsibilities governed by its Acts, to maintain and improve navigation and the provision of Port and Harbour services and facilities. Additionally, the Port provides significant financial and in-kind support to a wide variety of local causes. All profits are retained within the business to fund these objectives.
For further information, visit www.mhpa.co.uk or contact:
Anna Malloy
Port of Milford Haven
01646 696100
anna.malloy@mhpa.co.uk