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By Natalie Trombetta

Emotionally charged: Kate Moss, with Sir Philip Green (left), is comforted by Annabelle Neilson as her Alexander McQueen dress went up for auction


It was a night of triumph and tears for Kate Moss as she attended the Fashion For Relief Haiti charity show at London's Somerset House yesterday.

The 36-year-old delighted the star-studded crowd as she stormed the catwalk in a dress from the late Alexander McQueen's last collection.

Kate, who is still reeling from the tragic death of the 40-year-old fashion designer, managed a brave face as she proudly strutted down the runway in the print mini-dress from his Spring/Summer 2010 range.

But her emotions proved too much as she later watched the design go under the hammer to raise money for disaster-struck Haiti.


'Devastated': The supermodel is still reeling from the death of the acclaimed fashion designer


McQueen's muses: Kate and Annabelle both counted the designer as a
close friend


He was found dead at his £2million flat in Mayfair last Thursday, on the eve of his beloved mother's funeral.

A spokesperson for the supermodel said last week: 'Kate is shocked and devastated at the tragic loss of her dear friend Lee McQueen. Her thoughts are with his family at this sad time.'

A who's who of fashion and celebrity turned out for the fundraiser, which was organised by Naomi Campbell.


Splashing the cash: Topshop's Sir Philip Green put in the final bid of £100,000 for the McQueen design which was earlier modelled by his close friend and business associate Kate

The event raked in over £1million, with more likely to flow in from an ongoing online auction.

Pregnant Denise Van Outen, Geri Halliwell, Girls Aloud singers Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh, Dame Shirley Bassey and even Sarah Brown attended the occasion.

Alexandra Burke, David Walliams, James Corden, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan also turned out to support the event.


Paying tribute: Kate in a dress from Alexander McQueen's last collection


Sweet charity: Kate on the catwalk with Annabelle and event organiser
Naomi Campbell


Campbell said it was a cause dear to her heart, adding: 'I am deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Haiti.

'So many have been killed and severely affected by the earthquake - women and children in particular are most vulnerable in disasters.

'Fashion is universal, personal and touches everyone.'
The London show comes days after Campbell hosted a similar event in New York to kick off New York Fashion Week.


source: dailymail