Fashion show raises thousands for charity
A FASHION show by Yorkshire’s business community has raised thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK.
More than 60 professionals from local businesses took to the catwalk to model the latest trends from Amanda Wakeley, Armani Exchange, French Connection, Debenhams, Lisa Jayne Dann, Hawes & Curtis and Fashion Pony in front of a 500 strong audience at this year’s Professionals Fashion Show Ball.
Businesses which took part included Barclays, PWC, Rothschild, Walker Morris, Addleshaw Goddard, Pinsent Masons, EY, Clarion, BDO, Eversheds, Deloitte, Reward Capital, Thomas Coombs, Armstrong Watson and DWF.
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The event has raised almost £4,000 for Cancer Research UK, with donations still coming in.
During the evening, held at New Dock in Leeds, the Model Employee Awards also took place.
The winners were:
– Yorkshire Personality of the Year: Gary Verity, Welcome To Yorkshire, sponsored by Pinsent Masons
– Female Rising Star: Laura Demaine, Walker Morris, sponsored by Thomas Coombs
– Law Firm with Outstanding Service: Pinsent Masons, sponsored by Barclays
– Male Rising Star: Leo Jones-Rowe, sponsored by Fist & Fury
– Most Helpful Bank: Barclays, sponsored by PWC
– Accountancy Firm with Outstanding Service: PWC, sponsored by Elevation Recruitment
– Best Business To Work For: Eversheds, sponsored by Rothschild
Founder, Lisa Revolta, said: “I am ecstatic with the event success this year and the tremendous support from the Yorkshire business community which saw the ball, now in its 18th year, reach new heights – the best to date. Thanks to all our sponsors – Elevation Recruitment, Pinsent Masons, PWC, Barclays, Rothschild, Thomas Coombs and Fist & Fury, as well as and TheBusinessDesk.com, the business leaders, models and their firms and fashion partners Renaissance, The Cutting Room and Boots.”
Preparations have now started for next year’s event.
