Dame fashions armed forces appeal

Dame Shirley Bassey was one of a host of stars who braved the elements for a unique fashion event to honour Britain's armed forces.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Oct 2010, 23:26 BST

Updated 26th Oct 2010, 23:44 BST

Fashion for the Brave, staged last night at London’s Dorchester Hotel, marked the first time in the 350-year-old history of The Household Cavalry, that the regiment has ever taken part in such an event.

The black tie gala had set a fundraising target of 1m for three military charities: Help for Heroes, Household Cavalry Operational Casualties Fund, and ABF The Soldiers Charity.

Among the designers featured in the show were Jasper Conran, Bruce Oldfield and Victoria Beckham,

The auction was also set to feature items donated by Dame Helen Mirren, Stephen Webster, Joanna Lumley and Stephen Fry.

Jaguar Land Rover donated the star auction item of a limited edition 2011 Range Rover, valued at over 100,000.