Mannequin Fashion Show – Alea Casino

As WildChildMedia arrived at the Mannequin event in Alea Casino, the hostess greeted us and kindly offered us a complimentary glass of champagne along with a goodie bag and a cupcake, as we were amongst the first 50 guests to arrive.

After mingling with the other eager fashionistas whilst sipping our champagne, we ventured towards some of the stalls which included exquisite fashion accessories, handmade jewellery and also a pampering suite, sponsored by Perfection and then the Ring, where guests were able to receive a complimentary pampering treatment.

After all the guests had arrived and taken their seats within the main suite the show commenced.

Fashion Pony initiated the event with their spectacular range of outfits that heavily followed the monochrome trend. They began their range with lead models Bekah Amiri and Steph Paton, taking the stage and striking a pose before strutting their stuff to the sound of Fontella Bass’ “Rescue Me”.


Two of my personal favourite items showcased by Fashion Pony were the first outfits that were worn by Amiri and Paton, a black maxi dress with cut out detailing, accessorised with a statement feather collar and black shoe boot wedge heels. Alongside an off-white satin dress that was beautifully simple yet conveying understated sex appeal, with its lunging back and the models staggeringly high cream stilettos.

Throughout the nights events there were three vocal artists, the first being Ursula who sang a cover of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love”. The second was rapper Logistic who performed alongside the Pastiche dancers. He sported an urban influenced outfit in an NYC cap, snood scarf, statement watch, low rise jeans and Converse, easily being in line with the likes of main stream rapper Drake in terms of his dress sense and lyrical content. Towards the end of the night the final artist, Kimberly, sang a cover of Christina Perri’s “Jar of Hearts” with great conviction.

Designers featured within the show were; Fashion Pony, Slaters Menswear, Ages of Elegance, Kissed Wrist, Rebekah Murphy, Rabbits Attic, Katy Priortyk, Alecool, and also High Voltage Kicks.

The talented Pastiche dancers performed to Beyonce’s “Dance for me” with choreography by Victoria Eames, as well as “Telephone” by Lady Gaga, which was choreographed by Jonny Grundy and Gosia.

The shows atmosphere later transformed into that of Rio de Janeiro with dancers dressed in carnival inspired outfits celebrating the success of the show with confetti shooters to the sound of “Samba de Janiro”. Everyone got into the carnival spirit before cast members came back onto the stage for the finale.

Taking a bow at the end of the runway were key cast members such as, BHP hairdressing, the shows hair sponsor as well as Sarah and Victoria of the Mannequin Team.

Once the event had concluded all attending fashionistas then headed along to the after-party which was held at one of Leeds’ most exclusive Night Clubs, Bed.