Take a stitch of Paris fashion, give it a Brighton twist and what do you get?
Brighton Frocks is a fundraising event to benefit the Sussex Beacon. Jason Sutton, aka Miss Jason and Simon Puttock have created 20 stunning designs especially for this unique event in the glamorous surroundings of the Paganini Ballroom at the Old Ship Hotel on Brighton seafront.
Ten unique cocktail dresses and ten evening gowns will be modelled by a group of hand picked stunning boys who will be wearing women’s clothes for the first time.
Simon Puttock has been involved in events management for the past five years. During that time he has organised events both for HIV and cancer charities. Last year he organised BGT!! No, not Britain’s Got Talent, but Bupa’s Got Talent, which was a major fund raiser for charities in West London.
Simon is also involved in the equestrian industry where he deals with horses of all shapes and sizes. This came in handy when he met Miss Jason, seven years ago. Simon cracked: “Slip her a sugar cube or an apple and she’s no trouble at all.”
Over the past seven years Jason and Simon have developed a unique friendship, which has led to the birth of Centre Stage Costumes, their new venture making unique ballgowns and costumes right here in Brighton.
The evening will start with a champagne reception and canapes in the Regency Room, followed by the showing of ten cocktail dresses in the Paganini Ballroom hosted and introduced by Simon and Danny Dwyer from Bear Patrol. Cabaret follows provided by Dolly Rocket and the Brighton & Hove Actually Gay Men’s Chorus.
The second half will feature ten evening gowns once again designed by Jason and Simon and made locally by two old ladies in Kemp Town.
The climax of the evening will be the reveal of the Ultimate Ball Gown modelled by a local Brighton Bear and a surprise Doggy Divas animal catwalk extravangaza featuring Elvis, Lady Ga Ga, Marilyn, Madonna and Shirley Bassey, to mention a few.
Tickets cost just £12 each with £5 going direct to the Sussex Beacon along with a percentage of direct costume sales on the night and also on any order taken on the night for later delivery.
Each table will feature for sale a stunning collection of head dresses created by John Hughes, aka Sally Vate who has been locked in a cellar at the Crown & Anchor in Preston Park for the last month creating them.
There will be a raffle and The Old Ship Hotel will donate 5% of their bar takings on the night to the Sussex Beacon.
Event: Brighton Frocks
Where: The Old Ship Hotel, King’s Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1NR
When: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 7pm for champagne and canapes
Tickets: £12 (£5 goes direct to Sussex Beacon). To book telephone: 07918 582728.
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