A record-breaking charity fashion show, featuring an iconic leather jacket worn by Madonna in the 1980s, was organised by Hereford Cathedral School pupils and the event raised more than £5,000.

Show’s Director and HCS pupil, Jess Saxon-MacRostie, who is from Ross-on-Wye, organised the event as part of her EPQ.

Working together with Jess, the event was organised almost entirely by pupils including committee members Enya Ashley-Morgan, George Kirby, Annabel Gorst and Iona Stewart-Smith and 160 other pupils.

During the fashion show, work by Herefordshire designers, including Becky Swinthenbank and Ali Banks-Martin was showcased.

Becky and Ali are both from Ross-on-Wye, and former students of John Kyrle High School; Becky is now a student at Birmingham City University, and she is studying fashion design. She was approached by a friend from primary school to take part in the show. She said, “I couldn’t say no as it was such a good cause, and it was a great opportunity to show off my first year work too.”

Ali is a former member of Ross Rowing Club and now studies Costume Interpretation at the Wimbledon College of Arts. She was unable to be at the show but sent her good wishes to her friends.

Ten pupils and one teacher had their long locks cut live on the night, and their hair will now be donated to the Little Princess Trust.

This Hereford-based charity will be able to use the donated hair to provide wigs to children suffering hair loss.

Money was also raised during the event, and this will be donated to the Little Princess Trust. The raffle on the night raised £1,134, while the girls who went for the chop collected £630 in sponsorship, via their JustGiving page.

Pupil and staff models took to the catwalk with style, showcasing beautiful clothes and accessories from retailers across Herefordshire and Shropshire to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Little Princess Trust.

“None of this would have been possible without the hard work, support and generosity of parents, friends, teachers and local businesses for which we really are so grateful,” said Jess.

The Little Princess Trust, which supplies real hair wigs free of charge to children suffering with hair loss due to cancer treatment or other illnesses, was set up by Wendy Tarplee-Morris and Simon Tarplee in 2006, in memory of their daughter Hannah, a pupil at Hereford Cathedral Junior School.

Monica Glass, Charity Manager for Little Princess Trust said: “Oh what a night! Thanks to all those who organised, took part and attended the fantastic Fashion Show at HCS. Thanks too to all suppliers and shops in Hereford for their unstinting support.

“Along with an incredible amount of money, hair donations from 11 kind souls were also collected on the night as well. How wonderful that so many young people wanted to do so much for others who are experiencing such difficult times.”