Glitzy fashion raises cash for cancer

A glitzy charity fashion show featuring the world’s top designers took place last month in St Andrews with one top prize being a role on hit US show, Damages, starring Emmy-award winning actress Glenn Close.

Models from five countries strutted down the catwalk in clothes from Armani, Barbour and Filippa K, to music provided by the Ministry of Sound’s boutique brand, Housexy. Pieces from Luca Luca, and J. Lindeberg were also on display, along with collections from the very best student fashion designers – two of which are made completely from environmentally sustainable materials.

The organisers of the St Andrew’s University fashion show hope to raise at least £10,000 from the event for Macmillan Cancer Support.

An auction allowed fashion-show attendees to bid for fantastic items as well as the walk on part on ‘Damages’. The winner will also get to spend a day on the set.

Fashion show director Olly Markeson, said: “Supporting people with cancer, and environmental sustainability are two very important issues for St Andrews students, so it was wonderful to be able to put on a show which raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support, while encompassing the principles of environmental sustainability.

Although the show, which has raised £150,000 for charities over the past 16-years, has been praised for being highly professional, the organisers wanted to make it accessible to people who couldn’t normally enjoy the glamour and fun of a fashion show.

Olly Markeson, said: “The fashion and models represented the diversity of the St Andrews community, and the university’s continued commitment to taking students from every walk of life. While fashion is usually considered an exclusive industry, tickets for our show were available to students for as little as £15. As a student fashion show, we feel that every student should be able to attend, no matter their financial situation.”

Director of Macmillan Cancer Support, Elspeth Atkinson, added: “The students put an incredible amount of work into this show. It was a very glamorous evening and while having a great time, everyone who went was also helping Macmillan provide medical, practical, emotional and financial support to people affected by cancer.”

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