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May 2023
Retailers strike a pose at the Harrogate Fashion Show
Harrogate retailers showed off their collections today in a fashion show designed to celebrate what the town has to offer.
Hundreds of shoppers watched in glorious weather as models walked an open-air catwalk as part of The Harrogate Fashion Show.
The event was organised by the Harrogate BID and sponsored by The Victoria Shopping Centre. The Stray Ferret has been the media partner.
The day was divided up into different fashion themes - the summer season, upcycling, wedding wear, Harrogate on the high street, activewear and children's celebration.
Behind the scenes in the shopping centre, dozens of models both professional and volunteers were changing outfits, having their hair styled by Baroque and their make up touched up to make sure they looked absolutely fabulous.
On stage, personal stylist, Anna Spreckley, who works with Hoopers, (below in the red dress) provided the audience with fashion insights and tips.
The catwalk, chairs and big screen were outside the Victoria Shopping Centre
BID manager, Matthew Chapman said he was pleased so many retailers had taken part:
Behind the scenes -Selina and Darcy Skinner get ready to model for Elite Bridal UK
Independent stores such as Hoopers, Bias, Morgan Clare, Infinity & Co and Sophie Likes were joined by high street stores such as M&S, Specsavers, Lush, Sweaty Betty and LK Bennett.
Nick Hubbert, general manager of Hoopers said the store was keen to take part:
The Upcycling models above all wore outfits found in Harrogate charity stores. Hannah Shackleton from Estate Agents Nicholls Tyreman, wearing the long, gold, sequin dress won the prize for finding the most fabulous outfit.
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