Anna Scholz Queen of Shops in 2008 saw retail guru Mary Portas introduce a failing fashion store in Ascot to Anna and her label in the hope of saving the business and educating the owner in the needs of her plus size customers. After the programme aired the brand saw a 72% increase in sales of the range in Harrods, as well as 35 new retail outlets looking to stock her pieces. The feature even caused annascholz.com to crash due to internet sales and is often referred to as one of the most influential features for the brand. Having been born in
Queen Bees (TV series) Queen Bees (TV series) Queen Bees is a reality series that originally aired on The N, and is produced by Endemol USA that brings a group of teen "queen bees" together to live under one roof. The show is hosted by "America's Next Top Model, Cycle 2" winner Yoanna House. The finale aired on August 29, 2008. Gisbelle became the winner and donated her winning money to the charity they visited. The concept of the show features seven young women (18 to 20) who are generally mean and rude to everyone around them. The girls spend time away from their