Tatler, July 09, UK

Model Behaviour

The Ediburgh Fashion Show 09

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"With 240 guests ramming into the Edinburgh Corn Exchange for the Annual Student Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show, it was always going to be a hot night. After dinner, the auctioneer from Christie's, Bernard Williams, got underway and The Kooks, who had flown up that day, kicked it off by bidding for the stalking weekend in Scotland on condition that Bernard's Tartan trousers were included. Organiser Alice Holland held the fort backstage while the models paraded creations by Nicole Farhi, Betty Jackson and Issa. Alex Doman had the girl's eyes on stalks while fellow model Katie Readman had Storm and Elite Agencies fighting over her. The crowd moved on to the Hawke + Hunter Club, then Sariel Heseltine's flat. Well, they'd raise £67,000 for motor neurone charities, so they deserved a party. "

Posted by: Michelle

"Europe's most successful student-run fashion show"

ECFS Annual Student Charity Event

+ Charities ECFS currently works with 'MND Scotland', 'Cavernoma Alliance UK' and 'Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres'.

+ ECFS Sponsers are 'Artemis The Profit Hunter', 'Fashion Monitor', 'I-on Magazine', 'Freddy Antabi' and 'WEBIT'.


Website:
http://www.edinburghcharityfashionshow.com/

Contact:
Email: contact@edinburghcharityfashionshow.com Phone: +44 (0)7800 924 191

Chairman & Vice-Chairman Contact
Chairman: Joni Mackay joni@edinburghcharityfashionshow.com
Vice-Chairman: Camilla Clarkson camilla@edinburghcharityfashionshow.com

Posted by: Michelle

A how to....

Whilst researching I stumbled across this "How to guide". I thought something as simple as this checklist could help keep us on track and organised, especially as this is our first event.

How to organise an event?

Planning
+ Timing of the event – check it doesn’t clash with any other big event
+ Who can help organise the event? – form some type of committee
+ Budget – how much do you hope to raise and what will it cost?
+ Administration – keep accurate records of what’s spent etc.
+ Timeframe – set yourself targets of what you hope to achieve

Venue
+ Capacity – will you be able to fill it
+ Availability – check dates and timings well in advance
+ Facilities – are there enough seats and tables etc
+ Disabled Access – is there any, do they have disabled toilet facilities
+ Catering – check their health and safety guidelines
+ Deposit – is one required and is it refundable/ do they offer a charity discount?
+ Cloakroom – is there one, how much is it, can the proceeds be donated

Equipment
+ What do you require – sound system/TV/projector?
+ Can you bring your own or do you have to hire theirs?
+ Do you know how to operate it?

Marketing/Publicity
+ Do you need posters and flyers etc.
+ Can they be produced for free
+ If you’ve used Seafarers UK logos, have you shown it to us for approval
+ Send press release to all local media
+ What contacts do you have in media or PR
+ Who will you target for the event

Licences and permission required
+ Do you need a licence for selling alcohol or food?
+ Do you have permission to collect money for charity?
+ Do you need to inform local council of your event?
+ Does the venue have Public Liability insurance?

Staff at the event
+ Recruit your friends and family for the night of the event
+ Do they know what’s required
+ Brief them on what Seafarers UK so they can act as ambassadors for the charity

Additional Extras
+ What’s the contingency plan if it something goes wrong
+ Is there somewhere safe to keep the money at the event
+ Do you need ID badges or T-shirts for the Event
+ Do you need a First Aider and have you got one

http://www.seafarers-uk.org/how-to-organise-an-event

Posted by: Michelle

This morning....

Whilst watching This Morning, I saw that Fern Britton herself took a trip to Afghanistan to meet the troops. She seems very supportive of the troops. Therefore, I think that she could be very interested in attending the event - and even supplying something for the auction? Definitely worth contacting her as not only is she supportive of the troops but she is such a genuine, lovely woman!

Posted by: Grace

Possibilities for the event.....

During a brain storm with my sister who works as an event planner, we came up with a few ideas for the event:

- Contacting Heather Small to see if she would sing 'Search for the hero' for the opening of the event. This is an iconic song and would work amazingly for this 'Help for Heroes' event
- Getting event companies, celebrities and musicians involved
- Websites such as:
www.sternbergclarke.co.uk (event planners and entertainment agency that may commission an act for the event)
www.jla.co.uk (A speaker agency)
www.themetraders.com (Decor, theming and providing the ambience for the event)
www.bighandpeople.co.uk (Providing entertainment and quirky ideas for the event)

These companies would need to be contacted to enquire as to whether they wish to get involved and help with the event

Posted by: Grace

BuckStyle Shoot

The first BUCKSTYLE video shoot. Shot and Directed by James Yeomans with Creative Direction & Styling by Celia-Jane Ukwenya. Brave New World is a dream-like, dystopic vision of the future where security is craved against a backdrop of decay.

It is a new and innovative way to show garments; how they cling and hang off the body as well as how they move. In this particular shoot or short film, autumn/winter 09/10 pieces include brands such as prada, Yves Saint laurent, Alexander mcQueen, Hugo by Hugo Boss and Raf Simons.

Posted by: Michelle

Help for Heroes charity

This is the charity we hope to be working with/for. Take a look at their website to see what they are all about. www.helpforheroes.org.uk

Posted by: Grace

Third year event

Grace Vernon, Michelle Nielsen and Lottie Mather have decided to club together and host an event in aid of the Help for Heroes charity for their third year project! This blog will contain ideas, inspiration, key websites and anything we find to aid us in our research. If anyone would like to get involved please do! We are open to ideas and would love to hear from you!

Posted by: Grace