The first ever Inclusive Fashion Show Southport was a huge success, with a sell-out audience and hundreds of pounds raised for a local charity.
The glittering event was organised by local business owner Debbie-Lyn Conolly-Lloyd, who opened her Debbie-Lyn Apparel fashion shop inside Wayfarers Arcade in Southport earlier this year.
The event was held at Southport Waterfront Hotel, with several inspirational women modelling Debbie’s latest collections.
Models took part in the Southport Inclusive Fashion Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
The diverse models were chosen specially from Debbie’s Unapologetic Community Group.
Debbie introduced each one with their story about their battles to become models and the challenges and adversity they have faced in life.
Superb local singer Kelly Bond entertained the guests in the audience.
Models took part in the Southport Inclusive Fashion Show. Singer Kelly Bond. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Southport charity campaigner Ebony Barbe, who recently arranged for The Atkinson in Southport be lit purple to raise awareness of Craniosynostosis Awareness Month, was a guest of honour.
Rachel Stevens from the BeeU anti-bullying and mental health campaign gave a moving speech about the work of her charity and the people they support.
Guests enjoyed a 20% discount for Debbie-Lyn Apparel’s new autumn collection.
Models took part in the Southport Inclusive Fashion Show. Ebony Barbe. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
There was a stall selling Sterling silver jewellery from Jonah An Lilly and a “Self Love Line” from designer Daisy Amour. Their tote bags in black and gold have catchy self love quotes on them.
Debbie-Lyn Conolly Lloyd said: “We all stand in solidarity against bullying.
“We were delighted to have raised £400 to support the work of the BeeU campaign.
Models took part in the Southport Inclusive Fashion Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
“I’d like to thank all the amazing women who took part in our Inclusive Fashion Show Southport event.
“Repeat after me: I am enough…. fashion is for every-body!!”
Debbie opened her new women’s fashion boutique at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport, with the official opening taking place on 12th August.
Models took part in the Southport Inclusive Fashion Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Debbie-Lyn Apparel stocks inclusive fashion available in a variety of styles and sizes, and is the latest business to move into the iconic Victorian arcade on Lord Street.
Debbie-Lyn Connolly-Lloyd won the Sefton Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 2023 Pride Of Sefton Awards in April.
Her new shop in Wayfarers Arcade has been another cause for celebration this year.
Models took part in the Southport Inclusive Fashion Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
She said: “My new shop has been really busy since we opened!
“I have made lots of sales, and more importantly, I have loved giving women some fashion advice to choose their ideal designs to flatter their shape.
“New stock is arriving soon for Autumn, and this will include a selection with non-binary people in mind, so that I can keep working towards more inclusion.”
Models took part in the Southport Inclusive Fashion Show. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Debbie-Lyn Apparel offers ‘unapologetic fashion in sizes 8-28’ with lots of unique, colourful items on display, many in collaboration with other local fashion designers and business owners.
Exclusive items on sale include unique hand-painted leather jackets by GoGairy, sportswear by designer Lissa MJY, funky bags by Daisy Amour, Jonah and Lily Sterling Silver Jewellery and more.
- Debbie-Lyn Apparel is at Wayfarers Shopping Arcade on Lord Street in Southport PR8 1NT. For more details please Like the Debbie-Lyn Apparel page on Facebook and Follow the debbielynapparel account on Instagram or visit her website: www.debbielynapparel.com
- For more on Wayfarers Arcade please visit: www.wayfarersarcade.co.uk
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