Local sustainable clothing shop and restaurant combine for charity fashion show
By James Smith
12th Jul 2024 | Local News
Organisers have thanked the local community for getting behind a charity fashion show held last month, all in aid of Fashion Revolution.
Warwick-based Diffuse Retail and new Leamington Spa destination No 75 Bedford Street came together at the end of June for a night of fashion, food and fundraising.
The event was hailed a success, and raised £250 for the not-for-profit organisation, which is dedicated to promoting a "clean, safe, fair, transparent and accountable fashion industry".
Organising the event was a first for Diffuse Retail owner Hannah Teale, who launched the business earlier this year looking to highlight sustainability within the retail and fashion industries.
"The event went well, we raised £250 for Fashion Revolution on the night and it was a really fun filled evening," she told Nub News after the show.
"I loved being able to share the Diffuse range and concept with a lovely range of local women.
"I am hopeful to continue to arrange regular events like these in the future - with plans on the horizon already for my one year anniversary in November, just in time to provide Christmas outfit inspiration to all those in need!"
As well as featuring fantastic food and drink from No 75, the event featured three different themes to show off the range of clothes on offer at Diffuse.
The models - ranged in age from 17 to their early 60's - showed off daytime outfits for weddings and events, evening wear for parties and formal attire.
Ahead of the event, Hannah explained to Nub News why she had chosen to support Fashion Revolution. The organisation was formed following the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 during which 1,134 people were killed and a further 2,00 injured when a clothing factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh collapsed.
Since then the charity has held a dedicated week every year to raise awareness of abuses within the fashion industry, and to raise funds to help lobby for change.
"I have followed the charity for a while," Hannah said.
"They want to see a more sustainable and ethical industry.
"This year is their 10th year and it was their 10th Revolution Week in April.
"They really try to do a lot in terms of policy and actually make a difference in the industry."
The fashion show - which also included a raffle supported by local businesses - had been planned for April to coincide with the Revolution Week, but had to be pushed back.
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