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On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Age Concern Marbella – San Pedro hosted a spectacular Lunch and Fashion Extravaganza at the elegant La Sala Puerto Banus, raising €3,500 to support the elderly and alone in the community in Marbella and San Pedro.
The sold out event featured style and glamour, entertainment and philanthropy, all in an afternoon of great togetherness.
Brian Piccolo is an international couturier, known for dressing Joan Collins and Jane Seymour. Brian entertained the audience with stories from his long and distinguished career, as well as a stunning fashion show that featured his exquisite designs including his signature evening coats.
Special guest models and performers at the Age Concern Luncheon and Fashion Extravaganza
Among the beautiful models were Melissa Carver, Toni-Leigha and Melissa Vaughn, who said, “The Piccolo trademark is the exquisitely crafted evening jacket – and there were many! Danny Vaughn has been spotted on tour in a beautiful gold brocade jacket with golden buttons that we selected in Marrakech. Piccolo has only produced one of these opulent items.
Highlights of the evening included a gold brocade jacket, an original Piccolo jacket and a fiery, red jacket. Piccolo’s vocal talent was complemented by Melissa Carver and Laura Carter. Mark Conner and Andy King (Elvis), who generously donated their talents to entertain the audience, added to the excitement.
Age Concern Luncheon and Fashion Extravaganza: Everyone wins
Guests enjoyed a two-course lunch with wine, lively conversations, and a sense of community, all for €49 per person and a thoroughly worthy cause. Piccolo designed and funded a couture garment that was raffled off as the event’s centerpiece. Lynne Brodie will select her own fabric and design to create a one-of-a kind creation. Jane Taylor received a flight coupon from Malaga, Spain, to Prague as an added prize.
The funds raised by Age Concern will be used to support its mission of combating loneliness and providing practical help to older expats through the Hardship Fund. The success of the event was driven by Lynda Woolnoth, who is responsible for events. Sandra Sprawson, the Vice President of Age Concern and Carol Woolnoth are also dedicated.
“This was a fabulous day of fashion, food, and friendship, all for a vital cause,” said Lynda from Age Concern Marbella – San Pedro. “We’re thrilled to have raised €3,500 to help make sure no one in our community feels alone.”
Age Concern invites anyone feeling lonely or isolated to join their Fun and Friendship initiatives or volunteer to make a difference in the community – a community we will all rely on at some point in our lives. Contact them at 689 355 198 (weekdays, 10am–6pm) or visit Pasaje Armado n°2, San Pedro AlcantaraFor more information, click here.
Marbella’s elderly community will enjoy more glamorous events in the future.
