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Catwalk to celebrate those
who stand out from the crowd
ORGANISERS behind Liverpool's planned
record breaking catwalk have joined up with a leading anti hate crime charity in
a special call out to the alternative community.
The Very Big Catwalk, in association with Very.co.uk, will take over the Pier
Head on Saturday, 4 July 2015. Organised by the City Council they are working in
partnership with The Sophie Lancaster Foundation to make sure groups such as
punks, goths, emos and metallers are represented in this snapshot of Liverpool
life.
The Foundation was set up following the death of 20 year old Sophie who was
attacked in Bacup, Rossendale because of the way she looked. Sophie's mum,
Sylvia, set up the charity to highlight the issues of hate-crime and focus on
creating respect for, and understanding of, subcultures in our communities.
After being approached by fashion producer and catwalk manager Jane Galpin,
Sylvia didn't hesitate to sign up the Foundation to be part of the event which
will see the city attempt to take the Guinness World Record for ‘most
models on a catwalk'.
And organisers want the region's alternative community to follow the
Foundation's lead and join them on the catwalk on the 4 July 2015, when Sophie's mum
and family will take the lead in their section.
Sylvia said:- "We are proud to be able to represent alternative
subcultures at this unique event.
My aim to create a positive legacy to Sophie will be strengthened as together we
show how we should celebrate, not fear "difference".
I hope as many of our supporters and all the lovely moshers, goths and punks
join us to send out the message; Stamp Out Prejudice Hatred and Intolerance
Everywhere."
Anyone; alternative or non-alternative; who wants to join The Sophie Lancaster
Foundation team on the catwalk just needs to turn up at the Water Street
entrance of Liverpool's Cunard Building on the Pier Head at 3pm on Saturday
ready to showcase their amazing looks and help Liverpool make record breaking
history.
Jane Galpin said:- "It's incredibly important that this catwalk represents
all aspects of Liverpool life and celebrating sub-cultures is a huge part of
this. I was so pleased when Sylvia agreed to be part of the event as her reach
and influence are invaluable. We want to infiltrate all corners of the
community, especially those who may not normally associate themselves with a
fashion event, and give them this unique opportunity to showcase just how
fabulous they are. Whether you dress head to toe in black, walk around the city
in hair rollers, dye your hair green or are covered in tattoos; we want all of
you! The Liverpool people are a beautiful eclectic mix and that's exactly what
we want to see on the 4 July 2015."
The Very Big Catwalk forms part of Liverpool's Transatlantic 175 weekend which
is curetted by Creative Director Wayne Hemingway MBE, with the world record
attempt organised by Culture Liverpool and hosted in partnership with
Liverpool based online retail giant Very.co.uk.
Any individuals interested in signing up to be part of this unique event should
visit the Very Big Catwalk section
online. Any groups interested should
email:-
verybigcatwalk@liverpool.gov.uk.
For more information visit:-
OneMagnificentCity.Co.UK
or follow @OMCLpool on Twitter and One Magnificent City
Liverpool on Facebook.
For more information about The Sophie Lancaster Foundation visit
SophieLancasterFoundation.Co.UK or follow @sophie_charity
on Twitter and The Sophie Lancaster Foundation on Facebook. |
