Fundraising in style with Larne fashionista Geraldine

Geraldine Connon, who for the past three decades has been one of the province’s leading fashion designers, helped boost Northern Ireland’s creative industry while raising funds for a local charity.

Geraldine was approached by MLA Jo-Anne Dobson, who offered her the chance to host the fashion show in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings in December.

The purpose of the show - entitled For the Love of Fashion - was to highlight the talent of the country’s creative fashion industries while raising money for Phoenix Gas’s The Energy for Children Charitable Trust.

The event was a resounding success and raised a whopping £5,000 for the cause.

A delighted Geraldine told the Times: “There were about 55 people involved in this show, each playing an integral part. I want to thank them and all of our unwavering supporters. I also want to give a special mention to backstage co-ordinator Maureen Martin.”