101213 by Top South Media

TUESDAY 10 December 2013

Nelson Weekly

Feature

Your Community Newspaper

Local retailers raise $38,000 for Nelson Hospice

A talented group of local businesswomen were behind the says Julie. While they are taking Nelson’s CBD by storm for the swimwear section supplied by Matthews Eyewear, recent success of the annual fundraiser ‘Infashion’. during the day, they also get involved in the community and planning the format of the show. Infashion is one of the biggest events on Nelson’s fash- in any way that they can after hours too. “We support each “We would like to say a big thank you to the audience and ion calendar and has fast grown into a must attend com- other and want to help out the community that continues everyone that helped out for their support of the event and munity fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the Nelson to support us.” The personal service that locals have come the hospice.” Tasman Region Hospice Trust. The recent fashion show to love at the local businesses has translated well into put- While the women behind Nelson’s inner city business hub are often approached to support differheld at the Nelson School of Music drew in a huge ent charity events or organisations, the crowd, raising $35,000 for Nelson Hospice. Nelson Tasman Region Hospice was one A fantastic blend of fashion, fun and community close to the organisers’ hearts. They feel has been the catalyst to its success; with local busithe hospice is a worthy cause not only nesses getting in behind the event to make it all for the “fantastic work they do for local possible says Karen Jordan of Jays & KO. Karen families” but because of Elspeth Kenneand Kate, alongside Little Boutique owner Julie dy, chair of the trust who they describe as Forbes, Cardells owner and creative director Lau“a truly inspirational woman. We all look ren Lewis, Shine owner Jo Menary, Jan and Craig up to her and what she has achieved. Taylor from Taylors We Love Shoes and Christine While we can’t give to everyone, we do Hatton of Mediaworks were among those who like to support as many local causes as we banded together for the good cause. can. Our Infashion event is a great way to More than 170 people attended the fashion exdo that, together.” travaganza, which saw thirty models and dancLongtime supporter of the event Alan ers showcase the very best in products from local Kirby, dealer principal of MS Ford says specialty stores. With outfits from Jays & Ko for infashion was a no brainer for his team the event, swimwear from Little Boutique, accessories by Shine, shoes by Taylors We Love Shoes Jan Taylor, Lauren Lewis, Karen Jordan, Kate Donaldson, Jo Menary, Christine to support. “It’s a fantastic cause; the hosand hair by Cardells, the models who took to the Hatton and Julie Forbes, the local business women behind Infashion, Nelson's pice is very dear to everyone’s hearts. The event itself is full of fun and glamour, so catwalk wowed an enthusiastic audience. The Me- fashionable fundraiser. it’s fantastic all round.” diaworks team worked both on stage and behind the scenes with Al Columbus as MC, and Christine as ting on an event with a personal touch which is something Chris Harvey, branch manager of Harcourts Nelson has choreographer and director ensuring the event was pulled that all the businesses involved agree. “We are all at the also jumped on board to support Infashion saying “the off without a hitch. top end of our industry and to be able to put on a fashion volunteers work really hard to make it happen, it is a really Auctions and raffles were up for grabs and generous dona- show of this calibre for local people to enjoy was amazing.” great cause, our whole team is behind it. We also flew our tions were received, making the sixth Infashion event the A huge effort went into the show and it could not have hap- auctioneer down from Auckland to be involved, because most successful yet. pened without the generosity of the businesses, models, we truly believe in the event.” The women behind the key businesses involved are hugely people behind the scenes and all of those who attended. Plans are already in motion for next year’s Infashion event committed to supporting each other and the community Countless hours went into planning outfits and matching which will be one to remember, is this the next big event and love nothing more than giving back to a good cause accessories including a wonderful selection of sunglasses with a WOW factor that will have everyone talking?

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