London, New York, Paris – and now Douglas! The Isle of Man will join the world’s fashion capitals next month – and there’s a chance for one Manx business person to strut their stuff on the catwalk.

Isle of Man Breast Care’s Fashion For Life Show takes place on October 23 at the Villa Marina. The Show – which is this year being sponsored by Lasenby Knox and supported by M&S and Shoprite – began in 2005 and has been held every two years since then. As always, this year’s event will be a mix of music, dance, and other entertainment, with the highlight being a fashion show featuring breast cancer patients and survivors modelling clothes from M&S.

In association with Lasenby Knox, the charity is also launching a ‘Catwalk Challenge’ which involves asking businesses to raise funds and nominate their managing director, senior manager or line manager in a silent auction to be in with the chance to be a fashion model in one of the runway sets on the evening.

Kathy Mitchell, Financial Consultant at Lasenby Knox, said:

“Fashion For Life is always an entertaining and emotional evening. This year will be the first time we have organised a Catwalk Challenge and we’re confident that businesses across the Island will enter into the spirit of the competition. Bids can come from large, single donations or why not encourage colleagues in the office to get creative in their fundraising efforts before collating together and submitting a bid on behalf of a team or entire company. All funds and silent bids raised and submitted will go towards funding Isle of Man Breast Care’s excellent work – and you never know, we may even discover the next Kate Moss or David Gandy!”

To enter the Catwalk Challenge silent auction, simply submit your bid to Kathy Mitchell at Lasenby Knox by Thursday October 15 by emailing kathy.mitchell@lasenbyknox.com.  

The winner with the highest bid will be announced on Friday October 16 and will join the models on the catwalk contributing to a great night’s entertainment from an all-star cast compered by the legendary Dot Tilbury MBE and Geoff Corkish MBE MLC. The winner will also receive photos as mementoes of the evening. 

Over the years the Fashion For Life Show has raised more than ?60,000 for Isle of Man Breast Care. The charity helps breast cancer patients and their families by providing emotional and financial support. It also works closely with the Breast Clinic at Noble’s Hospital and referrals are often made for patients who may benefit from support from Isle of Man Breast Care. Fashion For Life Show tickets cost ?12.50 and are available from www.villagaiety.com or the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal. For more information about Isle of Man Breast Care go to http://www.iombreastcare.co.uk/fashion-for-life.