Fashion is Art for charity

An avant-garde fashion exhibition supporting 'Help a London Child' will be on view from 12 July until 31st July at The Gallery on Charing Cross Road. A mix of new and established London designers have each been challenged to create and donate a conceptual garment that will display the sheer artistry of fashion. These garments on Wednesday were auctioned at the plush Cumberland Hotel to raise money and awareness for 'Help a London Child', a charity that supports underprivileged children and young people across our capital city.

An inspiring host of designers showed their willingness to give back to the community they live and work, including g Giles Deacon, Hussein Chalayan, Gharani Strok, Eley Kishimoto, Preen, Basso & Brooke to name but a few.

Help a London Child was founded in 1975 by Lord Attenborough, with the aim of improving the lives of thousands of vulnerable children living in our capital city. The charity specialises in funding grass roots projects and supporting their work to improve the lives of these children.

For more information go to www.capitalradio.co.uk/halc The Gallery, 125 Charing Cross Road , London WC2H 0EW .