Fashion Show Round Up: Part 2

The One brings you a scorching selection to satisfy every desire. Part 2 theme – nakedness.

Collingwood Stardust (with naked rugby walk)

This year’s 'Stardust' fashion show took place in Collingwood's impressively transformed dining hall. Featuring some good-looking gals and cheeky guys, as well as some very talented dancers, it was an evening filled with entertainment.

The naked rugby walk stole the show and had everyone going crazy. Guys showed off their abs and bums and I was impressed by the two girls brave enough to sashay down the catwalk holding two strategically placed rugby balls to their chests.

More topless bodies were on display in the bedroom walk. The lads showed off their six packs (again) in pyjama bottoms and the girls strutted around in cute checked and metallic skirts, all made by Hannah McCollum. Most of the guys were clearly lapping up the attention, although some were clearly better at the dance moves than others!

The newly formed Collingwood Street Dance Society were brilliant in their fantastically choreographed dance set, while the hugely talented Dulcima (who is still only at school!) ended the show with her collection of dramatic gowns and decadent punk glamour.

Overall the show clearly reflected the huge amounts of effort put into the well-choreographed walks and amazing dance pieces in between. The clothes were vibrant and varied while the different dance acts really lifted the show and were an inspired move.

Hild Bede

One happy punter commented “there was a lot of nakedness”. When clothes were worn, they were all provided by Newcastle’s Fenwicks department store.

The hilarious compères, Will Summerlin and Dave Jenkins, were as provocatively risky as the girls’ underwear walk, and their auction successfully raised a large amount for the Afghan Appeal Fund. Prizes such as holidays for two in Morocco, tea for two at Kensington Palace and tickets for Grand-Prix racing helped raise over £4000.

The painstakingly hard efforts by directors, Jess Joynson, Annabel Moon and Lara Morley, were seen by all through the impeccable walks and their fantastic organization. As well as walking, there was innovatively choreographed dancing, and an incredible jazz set from singer Natalie Hall.

Van Mildert

Van Mildert is often acclaimed the closest of the Durham walks to Paris fashion show standard.

The evening opened in dazzling glamour with a black and gold collection accompanied by dancers in complimenting outfits. The girls teamed volumised quiffs and rock star eyes with Grecian dresses, while the guys allowed the girls to shine by keeping it simple in black chic.

The audience were then invited into a ‘winter wonderland’ inspired by Chanel, showcasing fur coats alongside pearls, nude jumpsuits and sparkling shoes. Ski wear including Fair Isle scarves and grey cable-knits added a modern edge to the look, and made for a collection that was wearable, as well as on trend.

A ‘True Blood’ inspired collection reminiscent of Rihanna’s ‘Disturbia’ video then took us into a world of black bodycon leather, leopard print and skinny jeans contrasted with luxurious embellishments and lace. Once again, the dancers complemented the models’ choreography, never detracting attention, but always keeping the stage ‘alive’ and the collection engaging. I had never seen dance used in tandem to modelling before, but the technique worked well, and is testament to the collaborative efforts of dancers and models to create an impressive whole.

Another great evening.