AN ALBION footballer and his wife have teamed up with friends to bring an exotic designer clothes shop to the centre of Brighton.

Brighton and Hove defender Ezequiel Schelotto and his wife Gisela Paulucci are excited to be opening a woman’s fashion shop with friends Narela Ortolani and Sebastian Puga in Prince Albert Street in The Lanes.

Quality

The two-storey shop, Forget Me Not, will sell high-quality, handmade clothes, handbags and accessories from leading Argentinian designers and opens on Friday, November 9.

There will be a drinks reception on the opening day and the four friends promise “lots of surprises for the customers”.

New manager Narela is originally from Argentina but has been living in Hove for the last three years.

She said: “It’ll be great to share the best of my country’s fashion in Brighton. We have created an inspiring concept, which will be accompanied by great customer service, exhibiting beautiful brands with authentic value, full of creativity and quality, that will stand out in the UK.”

Narela said while Ezequiel’s football profession is keeping him busy, he has enjoyed sharing ideas and contributing to the development of the business.

His wife Gisela said: “I am in love with Argentinian design.

“I hope people enjoy our clothes as much as I do. The brands have a style and freshness that elegantly represents our country”.

The shops motto is “More than clothes” and Narela said there will be an emphasis on “unhurried, luxurious shopping”, with “friendly, expert advice”, 360-degree mirrors, comfy sofas and free drinks.

Elegant

Narel said the “Natalia Antolin” collection available in the shop features “one-off, elegant dresses” made by a designer who has created outfits for Daniella Semaan, Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas’s wife, and Antonella Roccuzzo, the wife of Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi.

She said: “I can’t believe it is the opening date so soon.

“We have been working on this together for about a year now and really looking forward to welcoming people to see the lovely clothes and accessories brought in from Argentina.”