Attention Brides To Be
We are exclusively opening our British Heart Foundation Shop in Sidcup on Sunday 7th April 9am – 12pm to showcase a range of New Wedding Dresses and Pre Loved Wedding Dresses for Sale. We also have numerous wedding guest attire and a large range of new accessories will be available.
The dresses were donated by Adrian Chapman, age 56, who donated them to the BHF, in memory of his friend and business partner.
The Malaysian designer Steven Sin passed away very suddenly after having a heart attack at the age of 54. “We worked together for over 20 years and were very close. He was an amazing person, so his death was a massive shock.”
Steven spent a year designing and creating each of the one hundred one-of-a-kind dresses. He had planned to enter the bridal wear market but unfortunately passed away in April 2022, before they could be sold.
“An incredible designer”
“He was an incredible designer,” Adrian said. “He had his own collection at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week. Together, we opened shops in Soho and Chelsea, and even had our own counter in Harrods. We sold fashion accessories in shops, department stores, boutiques, museums, and gifts shops all over the world.”
A selection of the dresses were sold at a wedding fair in Sidcup sponsored by the Sidcup Partners , Thursday 14th March , however we still have some available. The money raised will help the 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory disease.
Funding lifesaving research
“I was very happy to give these to a good cause in memory of Steven,” Adrian said. “They retail at about £700-1500 per dress, so I’m hopeful they can go a long way to fund research to prevent sudden deaths like Steven’s.”
Sally Todd, Sidcup Store Manager says, “When we saw the dresses, we were completely shocked. They are absolutely stunning, and we’re so grateful for Adrian’s very kind donation. They are completely one of a kind.
With special thanks to the Sidcup Partners for their continued support and bringing Sidcup local business together.
Event
British Heart Foundation
Sidcup
1 Nisbett Walk
Sidcup
Kent
DA14 6BT
9am-12pm
Please phone 0208 302 7442 for further details
