St Andrews students take to the catwalk for charity.

Fashion show raises money for many good causes

Student models took to the catwalk for a charity fashion show in St Andrews on Saturday night.

Now in its 27th year, the St Andrews Charity Fashion Show has raised more than £550,000 for good causes and this year’s chosen charity was Social Bite, which supports homeless people.

Fashions on display ranged from the opulent to the barely there, showcasing the work of both up-and-coming and established designers.

Indigo Jones, spokesperson for the St Andrews Charity Fashion Show, also known as FS2019, said the total raised from Saturday’s event was yet to be calculated, but was hopeful the evening had raised the most yet for charity.

“We were really excited to be able to work in such close partnership with Social Bite,” she said. “And we’re really excited about this year. The committee worked really hard and the event was incredible.”

FS bills itself as the “largest and most successful student-run fashion show in the UK”.

It has raised more than £550,000 for various charities throughout its existence.

Another St Andrews student-led show, Don’t Walk, takes place on March 2.

Started in 2001, it achieved global fame as the event at which Prince William spotted Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, walking down the catwalk in a diaphanous garment 17 years ago while the pair were students at St Andrews.

It is also a charity fundraiser, gathering around £250,000 for good causes.

Getty Images. Pictures: The St Andrews students enjoying themselves at the charity fashion show, now in its 27th year.

A more formal outfit drew admiring glances.

This model opted for the casual look.