I’ve just found out I have a place modeling on the catwalk for the Oxfam Chelsea "Make Do And Mend" show, an all day event being held at St Mary’s Church on Saturday 28th November.
Inspired by the WW2 campaign, this event is taking the "credit crunch" head on an offering visitors an alternative way to get their fashion fix. A selection of many fantastic Oxfam pieces will be strutted up the catwalk by me and many other beautiful girls, then auctioned off.
Expect a fun filled day with a whole host of stalls selling everything from vintage accessories to wedding dresses, as well as the “Customisation Corner” where visitors can take pieces to be customised, swap shops, an exhibition area, and live bands and DJs.
And, to top it off there will be a fabulous catwalk show created from pieces kindly donated and all available for you to get your hands on in our super auction to follow.
But there is, of course, a very serious point to all of this fun and frolics. Due to the current poor economy, The Chelsea Oxfam feel as though it's more crucial now than ever that people start taking notice of charities, who are even more in need at this time. This is a fantastic chance for you to get involved see what we do, what we believe in and how we plan to achieve our goals: How to be Humankind.
We hope that the event will raise awareness of the fashion world and how our culture engorges on disposable fashion. Long gone are the days when you would save up in order to afford a piece of good quality clothing. Now, it's so much easier to pop into a high street discount store and purchase a cheap knock off version in exchange for a couple of pounds. And, the result is: people constantly buying and throwing away every time a new trend jumps into the spotlight.
'Make Do and Mend' is all about breathing life into old existing garments. Whether it be swapping them with a friend (it will feel brand new to you), cutting up an old pair of jeans you haven't dug out the back of your wardrobe, or purchasing a garment from a charity shop - where your money will be going to a worth cause.
Doors open: 2.pm
Catwalk show: 6.pm
Auction: 7.15.pm
Live Music 8.30 - 10.pm
St Mary's Church The church is located on Wyndham Place, between York Street and Crawford Street, Marylebone, W1H 1PQ
Nearest tube stations are Edgware Road, Marylebone & Baker Street
If you would like to get involved, and to volunteer your services, for this event then Please contact Philippa Hall (philippa_hall@hotmail.co.uk) or Carys Rolley (carysrolley@hotmail.co.uk) who work for Chelsea Oxfam store*
Maybe I’ll see you there, Ashley Glanville
