American InterContinental University London Fashion Shows raise more than £2.5k for The Esther Benjamins Trust

July 21, 2010

LONDON (July 21, 2010) -- American InterContinental University (AIU) London has announced its end-of-year graduate fashion show raised almost £1,000 for The Esther Benjamins Trust, a UK charity remembering Nepal’s forgotten children. AIU London has raised more than £2,500 for the charity through the school’s fashion shows since 2009.

The glamorous invitation-only event was held at One Marylebone and showcasedjust a snapshot of the talent produced by AIU London this year. Soul sensation Kym Mazelle gave a powerful performance to open the event which also featured Lizzy Cundy as guest model. The runway featured 14 collections of AIU London students from North and South America, the Middle East and Europe with ground-breakingnm design work that embodied the most progressive international attitudes.

All proceeds from the evening of glitz and glamour went to The Esther Benjamins Trust. Gill Stark, the dean of fashion at AIU London, said: “Celebrating the beginning of young graduates’ professional journeys wouldn’t seem right without raising as much money as possible for those less fortunate. We chose The Esther Benjamins Trust as they are a growing charity providing not only residential care but also education and vocational training initiatives for some of Nepal's most marginalised young people.”

The Esther Benjamins Trust has grown to become the leading UK registered charity that focuses solely on improving the lives of Nepal’s most vulnerable children including child trafficking victims and former street children.

Philip Holmes founder of the charity said;
“Support from AIU London is fantastic. Events such as these bring together inspirational young graduates and fashion insiders and help raise not only much needed funds but also the profile of The Esther Benjamins Trust; helping our voice to be heard.”

For more information about AIU London please visit www.aiulondon.ac.uk and for information on The Esther Benjamins Trust visit www.ebtrust.org.uk.

Notes to Editors

For further information on The Esther Benjamins Trust please contact Chris Kendrick T: 0207 600 5654 E: chris.kendrick@ebtrust.org.uk

For further information on AIU courses, staff, alumni and interviews, please contact:Lydia Turner at EdenCancan T: 0207 467 9425 E: lydia.turner@edencancan.com Laura Leveson at EdenCancan T: 0207 467 9405 E:laura.leveson@edencancan.com

American InterContinental University

Founded in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a wide range of associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in fashion, interior design,international business and visual communications. AIU offers a blend of online and on campus learning, and has campuses in London and in the United States in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston and Weston, Fla. For more information visit www.aiuniv.edu. AIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, a regional accreditor in the United States. For more information visit www.ncahlc.org. AIU does not guarantee employment or salary.

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