Fabulous Fund Fair, London
Fashionable names, fantastic prizes and fairground rides – NATALIA VODIANOVA’s Fund Fair never disappoints. MEGAN LOGUE takes in the action in London
WHAT: The fifth Fabulous Fund Fair, a fundraiser for Natalia Vodianova’s charity, The Naked Heart Foundation.
WHERE: The Roundhouse, London.
WHO: Models Natalia Vodianova, Doutzen Kroes, Natasha Poly, Hailey Baldwin, Stella Tennant and Lara Stone, and designers Emilia Wickstead and Stella McCartney.
BEST DRESSED: Host Natalia Vodianova in red patent Simone Rocha and, later, a vintage Pierre Cardin disco ball dress; Doutzen Kroes in a metallic Gareth Pugh pantsuit; Natasha Poly in a bejeweled Dundas gown and space-age headdress.
International models, designers and editors gathered to celebrate and support The Naked Heart Foundation, Natalia Vodianova’s charitable foundation set up to improve the lives of disabled children in Russia. London’s Roundhouse was transformed into a space odyssey for the fifth installment of the fashion fete, with a slew of designer funfair stalls and games set up around a swinging carousel.
PORTER caught up with some of the stylish attendees to talk dressing up and party prowess…
NATALIA VODIANOVA, model and philanthropist
How would you describe your party style? Tonight I’ve combined loads of different space references, from Barbarella to The Fifth Element.
What is the secret to throwing a great party? Definitely the atmosphere, and that’s an accumulation of the right people, good food, great music and, for us, the games, of course. The theme is really important to this event, because I really want the evening to feel magical.
Which stalls are you going to try your luck on? I really want to try the Dior black hole game – my son Viktor did it and won first time!
Who would you love to sit next to at a dinner party? Audrey Hepburn, as she was one of the first celebrities to dedicate her life to a cause, and Diane von Furstenberg – she’s like a big sister to me.
DOUTZEN KROES, model and philanthropist
What is the secret to throwing a great party? Gathering the right people. If you have a great group of people, nothing else matters – it’s the most important ingredient.
Which stalls are you going to try your luck on? The Messika stall has a fun-looking racing game, and I’ll be manning the L’Oreal kissing booth.
Who would you love to sit next to at a dinner party? Jane Goodall and Saba Douglas-Hamilton, who I’ve gotten to know really well through my charity, Knot On My Planet. They are both a huge inspiration to me.
HAILEY BALDWIN, model
How would you describe your party style? There’s no particular person or era that I channel. I’m trying something super-different today; I’m wearing a wig and this cool ’80s Fendi logo dress. At an event like this, I think you can do something a little different.
Who would you love to sit next to at a dinner party? I’ve never met Michelle Obama, and I think she’s so interesting; I’d love to have her on my left and Oprah on my right. I have so many questions for both of them.
NATASHA POLY, model
Who are you wearing this evening? Peter Dundas, and I did my own space-age beauty look.
Who would you love to sit next to at a dinner party? Marilyn Monroe and Madonna – two icons!
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