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Campbell to open London fashion week with charity show

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Supermodel Naomi Campbell will begin London Fashion Week with her charity show Feb 19 to raise money for the Ebola crisis in West Africa.

The 44-year-old, who announced her Fashion for Relief foundation, would be putting on a catwalk show to raise money for the Ebola crisis last year.

She will take to the runway alongside a host of her fashionista friends including Kate Moss, Diane von Furstenberg, Margherita Missoni and Daphne Guinness in designs donated by Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Marchesa, Azzedine Alaia, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Balmain and Versace, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I'm thrilled to return to London to open London Fashion Week for this very special cause close to my heart. The Fashion For Relief Show is an incredible event and this year we hope to raise more money than ever before

 

"Raising awareness for Ebola and educating about its prevention is crucial to help prevent the spread of this deadly disease," said Campbell.

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First Published: Jan 29 2015 | 5:28 PM IST

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