Hot Scots and bold-faced names from Glasgow, Edinburgh, New York City, Los Angeles, London and around the globe will again take over Manhattan at the very high profile annual charity evening of Scottish fun and fashion. The team that created and brought you 9 years of successful Dressed to Kilt events is pleased to announce that their 10th Anniversary Show is now confirmed for Monday night, April 2, 2012 in New York City, helping kick off Tartan Week in the USA.
“From Scotland With Love” - highlights the special anniversary and it reflects the new partnerships, collaborations, beneficiaries and theme. It will still have the incredible line-up of celebrities and high profile individuals, but it will be an entirely new and different show with higher levels of couture, more live entertainment, and many surprises. The organizers assure us that when you leave this year’s show you will again will feel proud to be Scottish, and if you are not Scottish, you will wish that you were!
The Honorary Chairmen and Hosts of this year’s show will include Sir Tom Hunter, the founder of the Hunter Foundation; Lord McConnell, the current head of the Cash for Kids charity and the longest serving First Minister in Scotland’s history; Ian Grabiner, COO of the Arcadia Group; Brian Cox, Scottish actor and Rector of the University of Dundee; Kevin McKidd, Scottish actor; Geoff Day, Senior Executive with Mercedes Benz USA and many other distinguished Scots from both sides of the Atlantic.
Lord McConnell, Chairman of Clyde 1 and Cash for Kids, commented: “This incredible event shines a light on the Scottish fashion industry, but there is also a strong philanthropic side to it. This event raises funds for causes that are close to the hearts of the people of Scotland and I am delighted that this year Cash for Kids will benefit. The fun in New York will deliver happiness for vulnerable children in Scotland. Because all of the running costs are met by the Hunter Foundation, every single penny that is donated to the Cash for kids goes straight back to help change children’s lives for the better. I look forward to being part of this world class event and helping more Scots kids as a result”
Dr. Geoffrey Scott Carroll, the NYC-based Founder and Chairman of the previous Dressed to Kilt events and now also of “From Scotland With Love” stated: “we are delighted to be working with Lord McConnell again on our charitable event. While First Minister, he attended a number of our shows in both New York City and Los Angeles where he actively supported the Scottish textiles, fashion, and design industries”. Dr. Carroll continued, “we are anticipating that this year’s show will be the best ever. We will be taking a fresh and new approach to the subject and in addition to the good looking lads and lassies and stars that grace our runway, there will be new and bold initiatives which have been our trademark”. Peter Morris, the co-host and Los Angeles-based Vice Chairmen of the previous Dressed to Kilt events stated; “ the goal of our efforts and our event has always been, and will remain, to promote Scotland as a country, its culture, its talent, creativity and innovation and the age old Scottish values of education, exploration and enlightenment. In these difficult economic times for so many people, we want to refocus our efforts so that the next generation of Scots get the opportunity to make their contributions to those areas and further Scotland’s reputation around the world”.
Robin Galbraith, Founder and Chairman of the Calzeat Group of Companies, a member of “The Scottish Textiles Group” and also an Honorary Chairman of “From Scotland With Love” stated; “ There is no question that this annual event is a major asset for our industry which raises our profile in the USA and throughout the world. It is a unique global shop window for Scottish textiles proving once again that in addition to tradition and quality, we also have style. It is a great honour to be involved in this 10th anniversary year”.
For further information please visit: www.fromscotlandwithlove.net
Cash For Kids is an organization that makes a significant difference to thousands of sick and underprivileged children in Scottish communities and provides the neediest with a better and brighter future.
