Strength in Style Fashion Show

A fusion of fashion and compassion

On Wednesday 24th September 2025, the powerful and poignant Strength in Style fashion show returned – this time in the breathtaking setting of Bath Abbey.

Far more than a catwalk event, this inspiring evening brought fashion, community, and compassion together under one iconic roof.

The show was a celebration of resilience, shining a spotlight on models who have all been affected by cancer or life-limiting illness. These individuals took to the runway not only to showcase fashion, but to share their courage, their stories, and their solidarity with others navigating similar journeys.

This year’s show featured standout styles from:

  • Independent boutiques across Bath,

  • Young designers based in the city, and

  • A sustainable style segment, highlighting the creativity and environmental impact of charity shop fashion.

We Get It was privileged and proud to collaborate on this event with two incredible local charities:

  • Dorothy House Hospice

  • Children’s Hospice South West

Thanks to every sponsor, model, retailer, volunteer, and guest, we're delighted to announce that more than £17,000 was raised for the three charities. Our heartfelt thanks and big love to you all.

Dr Kate Martin
Consultant Pediatric Neurodisability

“The show left me smiling for the rest of the week. The positive energy in the room was infectious and seeing the pride and beauty of the models on the cat walk was so special. Watching them change from apprehensive participants to confident models as the love in the room engulfed them was quite emotional. The collaboration of children’s services and adult services, families and friends is an aspiration we all have and this event achieved. Well done teams!”

Lucy Simms

“Taking part in the Strength in Style Fashion Show was the absolute highlight of my year. I am living with incurable cancer and We Get It have given me opportunities like this to really embrace living. I was nervous to take part and it was completely out of my comfort zone but strutting my stuff down that catwalk gave me so much confidence and made me feel like I really could do anything. It was great to share the experience with friends from the cancer community and meet the other models too, we had so much fun. It meant so much to me that my family were also part of this amazing experience. I hope they will always remember that evening, I know I will.”

leigh forster

“Taking part in Strength in Style was a definite first for me and way out of my comfort zone. I decided to take part to support the amazing collaboration between the 3 charities involved and my fellow We Get It volunteers and models. I found it daunting at first but I relaxed into it and felt at ease with all the other models. The day itself was a huge success and the adrenalin and excitement carried us all through. We all felt extremely proud and lucky to be in such an event.”