Sunday, September 4, 2011

'Sinful' lingerie on show for fundraiser - Stuff

Sally Ridge designs allure audiences

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Sally Ridge's Sinners Creation model Jaime Ridge and Paula Herbert's Saint Outfit model Sarah Kapeli.

Sally Ridge's Sinners Creation model Jaime Ridge and Paula Herbert's Saint Outfit model Sarah Kapeli.

Sally Ridge's Sinners Creation model Jaime Ridge and Paula Herbert's Saint Outfit model Sarah Kapeli.

Sally Ridge's Sinners Creation model Jaime Ridge.

Sally Ridge's Sinners Creation model Jaime Ridge.

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A sinful, gothic-styled lingerie set modelled on Jaime Ridge set the scene for the stripped-back finale of New Zealand Fashion Week.

The children's charity fundraiser allured audience members with a selection of lingerie based on saints and sinners.

Models wearing little more than frills, lace and feathers amazed the crowd in the Fantasia 'Victoria's Secret' themed show at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland last night.

Ridge, 17, wore a 'sinners' piece designed by her well-known mother Sally Ridge.

This was a stark contrast against Paula Herbert's 'saint' costume.

Graceful, feather wings stretched above model Sarah Kapeli's blonde locks in the angelic Herbert creation.

Although the white fishnets matched with razor-sharp silver heels could be considered more sexy than saintly.

The catwalk showcased original pieces from 14 local and international designers including Annah Stretton, Lily & Ming and Sera Lilly.

Prizes based on the seven deadly sins were also auctioned off during the fundraiser event.

They included a luxury 'greed' hotel stay and an All Blacks 'pride' jersey.

All proceeds raised would be donated to KidsCan Charitable Trust, a New Zealand charity assisting children living in poverty.

Celebrity mother and daughter Sally and Jaime were obviously back in fashion mode at last night's show after their week almost ended on a sour note.

The pair were caught up in a scrap at the Huffer after party on Thursday evening.

Seeby Woodhouse, founder of Orcon, said he was punched by a photographer after blocking photos being taken of Ridge and her model daughter.

Woodhouse said the Ridges were shocked and shaken by the confrontation and immediately left the party at Racket Bar in central Auckland.

- Auckland Now