Model took center stage at London Fashion Week on Saturday night with a gala charity benefit at the impressive setting of the world famous British Museum
The Naomi Campbell hosted event was the latest Fashion for Relief fundraiser organised by the well-known model, whose efforts are supported by a wide array of friends and designers. The first charity show was in 2005 in support of victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
Campbell said this year’s benefit was to raise funds to protect vulnerable children throughout the world and help provide education and skills development. The blacktie event drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd, including many who stayed for a private dinner after the runway performance.
Pierce Brosnan and Naomie
Harris were among the star contingent, and the show was supported by a wide array of global fashion houses including Gucci, Mcqueen, Marc Jacobs and Vivienne Westwood.
As an eclectic, genderbending and fun night got underway, no single theme emerged. But the overall impact was impressive.
Some of the outfits were clearly meant to be over the top, including mens’ looks that seemed to bare all: Many outfits did not cover the chest (putting a premium on gym work), and most of the tops were sheer. Double-breasted suits were meant to be worn without shirts and white vinyl shorts were paired with clear tops.
Women were given more variety, including floral jumpsuits, beautiful black, tightfitting dresses, one dramatic black pantsuit with puffy pink sleeves and shoulders, and ‘Conehead’ style veils. There were also spiky overcoats, sexy kimono outfits, Russian-styled Rasputin outfits for men.
Overall it was punky, with plenty of attitude and edge.