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Bristol’s biggest fashion event raises money for Meningitis UK

06.04.10 

A NIGHT of fashion and music looks set to take Bristol by storm and raise thousands of pounds for Meningitis UK. 

The Hobbs Show - Born & Raised in Bristol makes a welcome return on June 19, when the city's leading fashion, style and music talents will take to the catwalk at Colston Hall in what promises to be a spectacular event.

The event will also continue the tradition of being not-for profit - with all the proceeds going to Meningitis UK.

Styled by the Hobbs team, a range of models will strut their stuff in the latest innovations from top names such as Karen Millen, and leading Bristol and South West designers such as corset specialist Gilly Woo, vintage favourites La Freak Boutique and leading independent menswear store LUKE, with optician Brian Vousden adding an extra element to the show's look with a selection of trendy eyewear.

Modelling alongside the professionals, world famous former England cricketer David "Syd" Lawrence and BBC Sports presenter Geoff Twentyman will represent their generation in the ‘Forever Young' section of the show.

Local musical stars Beth Rowley and Jay Wilcox will play to an audience of 1,800 people as the models take to the runway and at the after show party later in the evening.

Dance groups The Floor Technicians and Movement Collective will showcase the incredible creative spirit of Bristol in 2010 with a variety of live performances.

Organiser and renowned Bristol hairdresser Doug Hobbs sees the show as a platform to celebrate Bristol's leading talent - hence its title The Hobbs Show - Born and Raised in Bristol.

This year will be no different, as Doug explained: "As ever the show will be an alliance between top design labels and home grown talent in music, art, style and fashion.

"I'm putting the call out for models, street artists, designers and local businesses looking to sponsor specific sections of the show. We are confident that we can surpass our previous fund raising totals for a very worthwhile cause, in memory of the son I lost to meningitis 33 years ago."

Steve Dayman, founder of Meningitis UK, said: "The fashion show looks set to be a fantastic night and our thanks go to Doug for dedicating so much of his time to organising this event.

"In addition to enjoying a good night out, people will be contributing to the vital research work which Meningitis UK funds.

"What happened to Doug's son Jamie sadly illustrates the speed at which meningitis can strike, with very few symptoms to distinguish the disease from more common illnesses.

"The proceeds will go towards finding a vaccine and our ultimate goal to spare people the heartache of losing a loved one to meningitis."

For further details see the Hobbs' website and to buy tickets, visit the Colston Hall website.