ECFS 2013

First of all I would just like to congratulate the ECFS Committee. The show was excellent and everything, to the untrained eye at least, ran smoothly. All to raise money for Cancer Support Scotland and The Sandpiper Trust, the speakers for which were adorably sweet!

Speaking of adorable, hello models. There was plenty to gawk at for everyone. The handsome, and occasionally topless, male models were a delight. Men were transfixed by the aspiring Klums and Moss’; the bikini collection and bra-less moments especially piquing their interest. In answer to my question “Are you here for the fashion or the models?”, the definitive result, I can announce, is 80/20. Pro-models. Stereotype much.

Eyes front, boys.

At least some men were interested in the designs: tweed specialists Walker Slater’s suits and Philip Jacobson’s ninja-turtle…uh..all-in-one were the most memorable. And the Aladdin + Magic Carpet Rucksack outfit. That was interesting. As was model Hamish Crook’s hair. He says he has to sleep on one side to get that swoosh and volume. Oh the sacrifices made in the name of fashion.

Aladdin is not amused.

TMNT on parade

More sacrifices were made in the Auction. The charismatic Ross O’Connell took to the stage and succeeded – whilst making himself hoarse – in extracting nearly £7000 from willing, and slightly inebriated, audience members. But the fact that a bottle of Veuve-Cliquot went for double (£280) what two topless models raised (£170) did not sit too well with model Chris McLellan at the after-party. But the ladies in the front row weren’t complaining.

Chunky hunks…

…make them swoon.

The after-party was just as buzzing as the show, only with perhaps less style and sophistication, The Tron lacking the glamour – and central heating – of The Assembly Rooms. But that didn’t stop the music. The models did away with their sombre pouting and danced with all and everyone. It was nice to see the real them.

The men behind the masks.

I’m sure next year’s show will be just as impressive only hopefully with less neon. And maybe Made in Chelsea’s Louise will actually make and appearance.