(Image: Kate Landless)
Aspiring North East fashion designers put sustainability centre stage as they transformed donated clothing into catwalk-ready creations for a special charity fashion show.
Students from The Northern College of Art joined forces with Teesside Hospice for the event at its superstore on September 26.
The show marked the finale of Teesside Hospice’s Second Hand September campaign, urging people to shun new clothes for 30 days and shop second-hand or upcycle instead.
Runway image featuring student’s garments (Image: Kate Landless)
Every outfit on the runway began as a community donation.
Lexie Howe, a student at The Northern College of Art, said: "The fashion show went so well.
"It really was the best way to do our work justice and show everyone what students are capable of doing."
Runway image featuring student’s garments, (Image: Kate Landless)
The project is in its second year after last year’s successful runway show at the college’s Newport Road campus.
Money from ticket sales and purchases on the night will fund the hospice’s care services.
Mary Thomas, another student involved in the project, said: "What I like about working with Teesside Hospice in particular is that it’s a charity that supports Teesside; it benefits our community."
UAL Fashion lecturers and staff pictured with staff from Teesside Hospice and charity shop influencer Jen Graham (Image: Teesside Hospice)
Ms Howe said the team left proud that their work had supported the hospice.
Natalie Futo-Wallace, Teesside Hospice’s events and challenge fundraiser, praised everyone involved.
She said: "The passion, creativity and commitment of the lecturers is as inspiring as ever, and the talent of the students is second to none.
Runway image featuring student’s garments (Image: Kate Landless)
"We are incredibly lucky to have such a fantastic college for creatives right here in Teesside.
"What has made this collaboration particularly special is the incredible care and enthusiasm that both the students and lecturers have shown towards Teesside Hospice.
"They have been so driven to raise funds and awareness for our charity, and it has been amazing to see their creativity put towards making a difference in our local community.
Runway image featuring student’s garments (Image: Kate Landless)
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"I really hope this is the beginning of many more collaborations.
"Fashion and charity retail are a fantastic match, and bringing together the creativity of the students with the work of Teesside Hospice has been incredibly rewarding."
Second Hand September urges people to avoid new clothes for 30 days and embrace second-hand fashion, charity shopping and upcycling.
The Northern School of Art Fashion Diploma students’ group (Image: Kate Landless)
Charity shop influencer Jen Graham outside Teesside Hospice Superstore (Image: Teesside Hospice)
Visitors and guests at the Second Hand September Event at Teesside Hospice Superstore (Image: Teesside Hospice)
Student’s garments on display at the Second Hand September Event (Image: Teesside Hospice)