Celebrating Leith and North Edinburgh Edinburgh Mela 2010
Edinburgh Mela 2010
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Edinburgh Mela 2010: Annual Fashion Show Three women posing in Harris Tweed Autthority approved outfits with the Harris Twee Orb projected onto a large screen behind them

Harris Tweed made its debut at the 2010 Mela Fashion show, displaying alongside the Johari Foundation, Taniya Toor, Kiko Romeo and Kooroo. As usual models were new to the catwalk. The event was organised by new fashion events company Unique Fusion and also said farewell to Director Liam Sinclair.

Smiling man in white suit Woman in olive dress walking up the catwalk Left <<<: Martin Hunt of Tartan Silk promoting the Harris Tweed Authority.
Right >>>: One of three Harris Tweed outfits being modeled. Harris Tweed is cloth that has been handwoven by the islanders of Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra in their homes, using pure virgin wool that has been dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides. All cloth is certified with the Harris Tweed Orb symbol by the Harris Tweed Authority as bona fide, is the world’s only commercially produced handwoven tweed, and is of course a Scottish product with a long and colourful history, known the world round. It's production, sale and future is overseen by the Harris Tweed Authority which was created by Act of Parliament in 1993.

Harris Tweed Authority web site >>>

Five women in black strapless evening dresses holding their arms up to show off jewellery The Johari Foundation aims to eliminate long term poverty to some of the world’s most vulnerable children through the building of social enterprise and development programmes. It Supports child education and self-sustainability in Kenya, it believes in working at grass roots level to help vulnerable children and young adults through Miale social development programmes.

Johari Designs is a Social Enterprise run by Johari Foundation, Kenya. Young adults from the Johari Apprenticeship Programme learn tailoring and jewellery-making leading to on-going employment and economic opportunities.

Johari Foundation web site >>>

Two women in black and white casual wear walking down the catwalk Woman in strapless evening dress poses with her arms raised to show off jewellery Left <<<: Johari Foundation casual wear.
Right >>>: Johari Foundation evening dress and jewellery.

Woman posing in feathered head piece and orange dress Man dancing in white suit with gold embroidery and long red shirt Left <<<: Johari Foundation.
Right >>>:Johari Foundation. Six women posing in different coloured outfits Woman in high coloured white and brown patterned coat Two women lin white trouser suits with tourquoise and lime print add ons Left <<<: Kooroo.


Right >>>: Kooroo.

Kooroo is clothing label Kooroo founded in June 2006 by design team of Hebret Lakew and Enid Lanez. The collections of Kooroo use mainly traditional African fabrics and reinterpret them into very contemporary, high quality crafted and tailored garments for women.

Kooroo micro site >>>

Two women in grey and orange outfits Above & far right ^^^: Designs from Kiko Romeo.

Kiko Romeo web site >>>

Five women in black strapless evening dresses holding their arms up to show off jewellery The Johari Foundation aims to eliminate long term poverty to some of the world’s most vulnerable children through the building of social enterprise and development programmes. It Supports child education and self-sustainability in Kenya, it believes in working at grass roots level to help vulnerable children and young adults through Miale social development programmes.

Johari Designs is a Social Enterprise run by Johari Foundation, Kenya. Young adults from the Johari Apprenticeship Programme learn tailoring and jewellery-making leading to on-going employment and economic opportunities.

Johari Foundation web site >>>

Woman in coral blue coloured bridal outfit flanked by two men in black Woman in peach coloured bridal outfit with her bare arms extended Left <<<: Taniya Toor Bridal Couture.
Right >>>: Taniya Toor Bridal Couture.

Woman posing in a gold and red bridal outfit Bridal couple holding hands at the front of the catwalk Left <<<: Taniya Toor Bridal Couture.
Right >>>: Taniya Toor Bridal Couture. Woman in pink bridal outfit looks through a mirror held up by two bare chested men in black breeches with sashes Taniya Toor Bridal Couture web site >>>
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