Review of Fashion On & On – Designer Fashion Show

Shanti International’s first big fashion event was a night full of stunning and trendy collections, fantastic live performances and great crowd of people. First on the catwalk was Susmita who displayed fantastic and colourful Indo-Western fusion wear with her spring/summer collection. Second was Yidia who is from Lagos Nigeria and has been a fashion designer for the past 10 years. She has established her own fashion label called Aisha and showcased some of her spring/summer collection.

After Yidia was a dance performance from street group ‘a:m’. Dancers Amir Khan & Maariya incorporated various styles of popping, locking, tutting and waving to create an awesome performance. The audience loved it!

Fourth designer was Emil Car with his Parisian and architectural influences. His collection demonstrated that he has mastered the art of contrasting colours and tailoring.

The final collection was from Designer Cheema who has been working hard as a stylist, choreographer and designer since graduating from the London College of Fashion. The last performance was Salsa diva Zaneta who performed a soul full masterpiece. She had the audience enthralled and we love her passion for dancing.

Throughout the night we had DJ Yann Solo, who worked the decks downstairs in the backstage area and played top tunes all night. One of the attendees Paul said that Yann produced ‘the best soundtrack to an event that he had ever heard’. Yann was a fantastic asset to the fashion show and he provided great music and I look forward to his next set.

The night was a great success raising over £1’000 and the team of volunteers working back stage such as the make-up artists, hair stylists, choreographers, and all the front of house help were incredible! Keep posted for video and interview pieces on the event.

Isha- Eastern Eye: 'The alternative and edgy Shoreditch was a perfect area for this funky fund raiser. Guests got a chance to check out a range of fashion designers and differeny styles in an intimate setting whilst supporting a good cause a long the way. Not a bad way to spend a Wednesday night!'

Shanti International is working with Outdoors In The City to host exciting corporate outdoors events with team building challenges that provide an extraordinary sense of achievement and purpose. Featuring games, entertainment and food tailored to your taste and requirements - it’s a great day out of the office! So the idea is simple – while your money goes towards improving the economic and social well being of under-privileged people, you and your colleagues can have a great time! Our goal is to celebrate all companies that support our charity, whether they are big or small, by providing an exceptional day out that is successful in bringing people together.
 
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This is a day where we invite our members that are supporting us, to come and join the Shanti Team, if they/you want to and participate (for however long they/you may want to) at these events.

It is a fun and a relaxed atmosphere to talk to strangers briefly and see if they are willing to simply dig into their pockets and help support the cause of the charity. If you have a few moments, or couple of hours to spare, come in and help out!! (If you are still there at the end you can even join the team to wet your whistle!!).