On Friday 6 September, a total of 16 past and present Carshalton College hairdressing students will be working on the "CATWALK4CHANGE" Couture fashion show.
The founder of Models of Diversity, Angel Sinclair is redefining fashion in the form of the Catwalk4Change fashion show. The event will consist of two shows. The first display expresses the need for a mature outlook within the high fashion industry. Taking inspiration from the style and grace of the 50s this exhibition will transcend close minded notions of age.
The second show, collaboration with Pret-a-Reporter Blogger Edita Lozovska, aims to highlight the lack of racial diversity on the runway. This inspirational display will bring together bloggers and designers of varied cultural, social and religious backgrounds.
Hairdressing Students from Carshalton College will be working backstage, assisting published hair stylists, celebrity stylists, front of house and in the VIP area.
Fiona Chaffey, Hairdressing tutor at Carshalton College will head the Hair and Make-up at the show and said "This will be a real eye opener for the students into the world of fashion shows. They will be able to see the work that goes into a high end event like this. It will also help on building customer service skills, which is so important within the hairdressing industry."
There will be an audience of 250 people including celebrities such as Caroline Rush (British Fashion Council), Cast from The Only Way is Essex, Denise Welch, Jane Goldman and Charlotte Avery will present the show.
The show will be raising funds for the charities Mind and Macmillian.