Top Model 2022 Award Winners

 The Top Model 2022 Awards event was held in September at the 5-star Royal Horseguards Hotel in central London. Taking place during London Fashion Week, the model finalists were lucky enough to be able to strut down the catwalk in the latest creations of various fashion designers.

International Worldwide Award Winners

Top international award winner is Thaynara from Brazil who collected her award wearing a gold eveningwear set by Wajahat Mirza. The set comprised of hand embellished sequin top and a soft pleated tiered skirt. This couture outfit was from Wajahat's collection titled 'Lilibet' dedicated to Her Majesty, The Queen.

Thaynara also wore couturier Haneet Singh's evening gown from his Stannic Luxe collection. Like all of this collection this soft bronze coloured evening gown's lustre is inspired by the pink city of Jaipur and its beautiful palace.

The Classic international award winner is Leen from Syria wearing her own dress.

Before the awards Leen sashayed down the runway in a black shimmering long dress with mini underskirt from Omar Mansoor's 'Margilan' SS23 collection and a gold metallic dress embellished on the top by Aga-Couture London. Photo of Omar's dress by Shahid Malik

The 1st runner up is Sarah from Kenya wearing her own outfit and the 2nd runner up Holly from Scotland

Before the awards Sarah graced the runway in hot pink soft velvet trousers with purple silk jacket from Vz Perfection by Vaishali's 'Iridescence' collection and from Natz Couture 'Afro Shades' collection - a long white backless dress with waist high slit and colourful print on the halter neck top. Photo of Vz Perfection by Colin Chau.

The 2nd runner up, Holly wore a black figure hugging backless cocktail dress by Aga- Couture which was embellished with black sequins along the top and down the sleeves 

Lara from Iraq who won the Charity Public vote and also the Natural Skin Beauty Award. Lara wore Aga Couture's daring blue knee length sequin dress; 

Yuri from New Zealand who won the Personal Style Award, also wore Aga Couture

Aleksandra from Estonia won the Photographic Award and looked pretty as a picture in Vz Perfection's hot pink mini gown with statement dragonfly sleeves and Natz Couture white trousers and colourful top. Photo credit of Vz Perfection - Colin Chau

Gigi from Chicago USA who won the Beach Body Award wore Aga Couture's long black leather strapless gown with plunging neckline and matching necklace.

UK Commercial Category Awards Winners

Top winner was Kiara from Gloucester who received her award in young fashion designer Abigail Willis Cameron's black organza ostrich feather ruffle skirt and cork leather jacket.

Kiara also wore Haneet Singh's golden evening gown

The 1st runner up is Casey from Derbyshire . The 2nd runner up is Jade from Rhoose wearing Abigail's black silk taffeta dress adorned with white ostrich feather. Jade also won the Photographic Award.

The Charity Public Vote went to Zoe from High Wycombe wearing Abigail's black silk taffeta mini dress with trailing black bow.

Person Style Award to Shreeya from Berkshire who also won the Natural Skin Beauty Award

Beach Body Award went to Dani from Clacton wearing Abigail's pink ostrich feather silk taffeta skirt and blouse with pink fluffy Heaven headband. Photo by Colin Chau

Natural Beauty Curves Award went to Lauryn from Liverpool

UK Editorial Award Winners

Top Editorial winners are Riley (right on the photo) from Stevenage for the Fresh Faces and Stacey from Carmarthen for the Fashionistas who also won the Charity Public Vote. Photo by Colin Chau

The 1st runner up is Tia from Dartford wearing Abigail Willis Cameron's pretty in pink silk taffeta skirt and blouse, both trimmed with ostrich feathers and regally glamorous in Wajahat Mirza's embellished top and matching long skirt.

The 2nd runner up is Macy from Worcester wearing not one but TWO dresses by Omar Mansoor - a shirt dress for the day with colourful ikat trim along the hem and a shimmering and sequined midi dress with cowl neckline for the evening. Photo by Shahid Malik

Beach Body Award went to Elanna from Burry Port. Elanna wore a sumptuous pale rose gold gown adorned with ruffles by Haneet Singh.

Over 25's Award Winners

The 26-35 winner is Mayya (left on the photo) and the Classic winner is Karolina, both from London. Photo by Colin Chau

Male Category Awards Winners

Top winner was Tyler from South Africa who also won the Beach Body Award

 1st runner up is Marcus from London who also won the Photographic Award

Charity Public Vote went to Aaron from Gibraltar

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The charity was established as a fashion, beauty and creative industry initiative in 2019;

founded by a small group of individuals from a variety of industry professions.

The Top Model Foundation helps causes and appeals where assets, equipment or grants will make the

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Int’l Day of the Girl Child event held at Annabels Mayfair.

Last week  the International Day of the Girl Child charity event was hosted by Charrlotte De’Davis founder of The Bardou Foundation...

Celebrity guests present included:
Geri Horner (Halliwell),

Going monochrome are Anthea Turner, Nicky Clarke and Kelly Simpkin,

Actress Amy Jackson sparking in crystal trimmed black gown

Love Island’s Elle Brown, Laura Anderson and Kendall Knight,

Going for the diaphanous LBD  are Made in Chelsea’s Sophie Hermann and Kimberley Garner,

Flame haired Singer Nicola Roberts and artist Theodore Bradley in flame orange suit.

 The event raised awareness and money for these following charities: The Prince’s Trust, UN Women, Variety, BizWorld, The Children’s Charity and Luminary Bakery, Wellbeing of Women and Sneha Sagar Orphanage in Mumbai.
You can support these charities via

http://foundation.thebardou.com/donate/

British businessman and philanthropist Richard Caring kindly donated the use of the iconic old Annabel’s for the last ever event before auctioning off the fixtures and fittings. 
Thanks to the sponsors Bentley by Jack Barclay, The Ritz London, Overfinch, La French Vodka, ISAWITFIRST.COM, Seksy Wrist Wear by Sekonda, Bimber. Urban Caprice and music sponsor Boogie in Wonderland – Ibiza, all food, beverage and entertainment cost were covered for the attending guests so that the donations could go 100% to the eight charities

Frederique Constant launch New Ladies Automatic in London with Gwyneth Paltrow

London – Thursday, 21st of June 2018, Frederique Constant unveiled its new classic and feminine Ladies Automatic models. Around 150 guests participated in the event including the brand’s Global Charity Ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow.

Gwyneth wore a floral midi by Emila Wickstead.
The event was held at the European museum of the year: the exclusive Design Museum in London.

Guests included the media (including yours truly) , retailers, and VIPs of the brand. My dress (by couturier Omar Mansoor) even matched the pink carpet!! How hot (pink ) is that!

 CEO Peter Stas, COO Aletta Stas and Charity Brand ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow revealed to guests a refined and delicately colored collection in a flowery and summery atmosphere.

 The founders of the brand announced the brand’s donation of 50.000 US$ to Gwyneth Paltrow’s charity of choice: DonorsChoose.org. For each Ladies Automatic sold, $50 is donated to this foundation. This action enables the DonorsChoose.org to support education and sports for underprivileged children in the USA.

 To celebrate this launch, guests enjoyed a gala dinner,

Surrounded by the emblematic couture masterpieces created by the legendary fashion designer: Azzedine Alaïa. The presented creations at the exhibition are symbols of the empowerment of women and mirror perfectly the passion, creativity and craftmanship invested into our Ladies Automatic watches. Overall, a perfect match for this unique event.

The brand’s iconic “Heart Beat” signature opening at 12 o’clock stands proudly on the decorated sunray dials. The four new colored Heart Beat dials are further enhanced by applied diamonds and Roman numeral indexes.

This emblematic “Heart Beat” aperture has been a renowned success for Frederique Constant over the years. It is a true expression of the brand’s interpretation of time. Thanks to this embellished opening, protected by a convex sapphire crystal, the beating automatic movement can be admired. The six new watches come either with polished stainless steel or rose gold plated 36mm diameter cases with an open case-back. Two models are powered by the FC-303 automatic movement displaying the hours, minutes and date at 3 o’clock. Four models are powered by the FC-310 automatic movement displaying the Heart Beat aperture at 12 o’clock, the hours and minutes. Both calibers are Swiss made with 26 jewels, beating at 28’000 alt per hour, offer a 38-hour power reserve and a water resistance of 5 meters. Modern and stylish, the alligator straps matching the dial colors are available in shiny grey, light blue, navy and burgundy.