THE COUTURE SHOW SHOW @ THE EXAMINATION SCHOOL
Mar 21, 2016
THE
COUTURESHOWSHOW@ THE EXAMINATION SCHOOL
THE COUTURE SHOWSATURDAY 5TH MARCH @ THE EXAMINATION SCHOOLSIN SUPPORT OF THE OXFORD THINKING CAMPAIGN
The Couture Show is the high fashion climax of Oxford Fashion Week 2011 and this year the event is in support of the Oxford Thinking Campaign. The show will feature the latest collections from the exquisite Couture designers listed below and will be followed by a silent charity auction allowing attending guests to pledge their support for the next generation of students.
DESIGNERS
GOODIE BAG CONTRIBUTORS
Harpers Bazaar | Vitamin Water | Little Fille Headbands | ExoPink rings | Franks Luxury Biscuits Schwarzkopf Hair Products | BoPeeps Lingerie Vouchers and more!
COMMENTSContributing Designer Pierre Garroudi: “Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance and that’s the Oxford charity and as a couture designer I will try to be a hand in bridging the gap between couture fashion and couture academia.”
Designer Gal Stern, who donated £500 worth of hand printed designer tights to the auction:“As I was recently a student myself, I know first hand the difficulties students face. It is hard to concentrate on your studies if you have financial worries. I hope that my modest contribution will help with the fund-‐raising to make Oxford students' lives easier and to contribute to their future success!”
Ms Lindsey Davis, Student Support Development Manager at the Oxford Thinking Campaign: “The University is delighted that current students have, of their own choosing, decided to support future students through the Oxford Thinking Campaign. It is more important than ever that students are aware of the Campaign and actively fundraising;
COVER IMAGE: Da Sara Fashion
Matthew Williamson Valentin Yudashkin Elie Saab Belle Sauvage Temperley
Body Amr Nicole Farhi Pierre Garroudi Dar Sara Fashion Fahad Hussayn
Omar Mansoor Viv Whelan Raakesh Agarvwal Nina Jovanovic Ted Baker
THE OXFORD THINKING CAMPAIGNTHE COSMIC GIRLS FEATURING DJ NUMETHODTHURSDAY 17TH MARCH, 6PM, O3 GALLERY
Combining Fashion and Philanthropy, Oxford Fashion Week’s high fashion event is being run in support of the Oxford Thinking Campaign. Following the show there will be a charity auction featuring items donated to raise funds for the campaign. Among the donated items are; an Alexander McQueen bag, valued at £600 and a dress from Couture designer Dar Sara, with a value of £6,000.
The Oxford Thinking Campaign was launched in 2008. Its goal is to secure Oxford’s position as one of the world’s foremost centres of learning by developing a strong philanthropic foundation for the future. In October 2010 the Campaign announced that it had passed the £1 billion milestone. With a minimum goal of £1.25 billion, the Campaign is supporting academic posts and programmes, students, buildings and infrastructure, making a profound impact upon every element of the University of Oxford.
For those who care deeply about the important role that learning and knowledge can play in our present and future world, there can be no better investment than in the University of Oxford. Every gift regardless of size is received with genuine gratitude and a sense of humility. Each gift adds to the pool of resources from which the University seeks to secure the present and build the future. Each also represents a tangible vote of con!dence in what Oxford has been and what it aspires to be.
Ms Lindsey Davis, Student Support Development Manager at the Oxford Thinking Campaign and The Head of Development - Student Support & Campaign Executives at the Oxford Education Campaign, Ben Plummer-Powell, will be attending the show, with Mr Plummer- Powell giving a short speech about how the event is contributing to the activities to increase student support at Oxford.
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