Fashion Show
Sunday 9th August, 12.30 - 1.15pm
in the Big Top
Included in the
Festival Day Pass of £2
This year, the emphasis for the fashion show is very much on multi culture and diversity. As cultures collide we have outfits from Asia and Africa, dancers from South America, designs inspired by a wide variety of cultures, a fusion of fashion. All the clothes you will see today have been designed and sourced by young, Scotland based talent who come from a wide background of origin and influence.
Traditional Asian design, outfits inspired by Senegal & Eritrea, dance from Venezuela Viva along with designs influenced by a range of countries and cultures.
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Our sporrans are designed to be worn by everyone, men women and children. They're dressy and casual and can be worn anywhere, anytime + in any way you like. People wear them with kilts, jeans, dresses, people buy them for casual wear, clubbing, day wear and also for more formal events like weddings where they want to stamp their own identity onto their outfit. People wear them when they're on-stage, when they're travelling, when they're dancing, when they're out + about, or just doing their thing. Its an extra pocket, its a bag, its a sporran , its whatever you make it. It holds enough to get by, cash, cards, phone, keys, ipod - whatever your vitals are. |
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Shema Rani has just opened her first shop in Edinburgh. Her intention is to fuse Asian fabrics & Scottish influenced design. Beautifully tailored outfits in wonderful fabrics. Shema is delighted to be showcasing her designs for the first time at the Mela Fashion Show. |
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Ruffles and Bows and Lovely Clothes. Glasgow based label Sweet Jayne creates clothes to make you smile. Sweet Jayne’s dresses are like a treasure chest of jewels from exotic locations. Available to order or from Raw Vintage in the South side of Glasgow.
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Edinburgh based Shahinda is hoping to raise awareness of the beauty and subtle variety of costumes worn by the nine tribes of her native Eritrea. A diverse range of design and beautiful fabrics, stunningly colourful.
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Faisal Mohammed has submitted two outfits inspired by well known Scottish designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Beautifully tailored outfits from this young Scottish fashion student.
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Student Emily Raemaekers from ECA is showcasing 2 of her own designs. One outfit has been inspired by a Mexican flower girl, the other by a 1920’s day dress.
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Christopher McNeil
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Christopher McNeil’s outfits are full of life, young, playful and funky. A wonderful collection from this up and coming young Scottish designer. |
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Edinburgh based AB African Connections and Samba Sene have provided wonderful vibrant outfits from their native Senegal. Like their country they are full of life and colour.
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Scottish born Rowanjoy is all about feminine, playful and eclectic style, mixing up vintage and modern fabrics, prints and colours. Taking inspiration from unusual sources like geeks and a mad tea party, Rowanjoy is justifiably describes as "a bit off-beat". Now based in Edinburgh, Rowanjoy brings a quirky twist to this year’s show.
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Both Asha Ginda's Scottish and Indian cultures are very important to her. In creating LemonStyle, Asha has brought these two worlds together through her love of fashion. |
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Howie Nicholsby has provided 3 funky kilts which add a bit of fun to the show this year. An up to date version of Scotland’s national dress. |
