A CHARITY fashion show in Newton Abbot has raised £1,000 for the Donkey Sanctuary.

Austins department store was the venue for the event which saw 70 people enjoy a fashion show highlighting the latest looks from various brands on sale in the shop.

The raffle held included a host of coveted items donated by Austins, concessions in the store including. Chess, Tigi and Phase Eight as well as from the menswear and sports departments.

Top prize was perfume worth £300.

Half of the price of the tickets to the show also went to the charity.

Models take a bow at the Donkey Sanctuary fashion show held at Austins in Newton Abbot.
Models take a bow at the Donkey Sanctuary fashion show held at Austins in Newton Abbot. (mda )

Chess concessions manager Christine Llewellyn who organised the event said: ‘I've previously hosted shows for Chesca within Austins but this time wanted the whole store to be involved.

‘We came up with the idea as I know Nicola Ireland who fundraiser for the donkey sanctuary and thought what a wonderful way to raise funds for the charity and have a great show.

‘The highlight was Alex modelling his black velvet jacket from Skopes and Sam wearing pink dress from Chesca, along with Karen in Chesca black and white dress.’

Sportswear on the catwalk at Austins in Newton Abbot charity fashion show.
Sportswear on the catwalk at Austins in Newton Abbot charity fashion show. (mda )

Guests enjoyed a non-prosecco and a donkey cupcake as they watch 16 models showcase looks from brands including Chesca, Phase Eight, Tigi, Quiz, Austins ladies fashions, Luna shoes, Clinkards shoes, Skopes menswear, Austins menswear, and looks from the sports department.

Three of the models received a cheer as they took to the catwalk to the song Uptown Funk.

The cheque was presented to Nicola Ireland from the Donkey Sanctuary by Christine and Austins owner David Austin and myself to Nicola Ireland.