From Glasgow to Paris Fashion Week

Dear GCFS blog readers,

Paris Fashion Week happened this week, making our committee determined to get there as fast as possible! Between January 12th - 25th, we had a group fundraising challenge to see which GCFS team could get from Glasgow to Paris - an impressive distance of 558 miles - the fastest. In total, 650 miles were trekked, with our models, sponsorship and charity teams being in the lead.

Many of our teams went about this in fun and creative ways. For instance, the charity team completed the Glasgow Ice Cream tour, running en route to local ice cream shops such as Nowita and Minted. Not only did they get a great workout in and collect stamps in their ice cream passports, but raised money for Young Lives vs. Cancer while doing so!

A special shoutout to our top contestant, Kiendi, as well as runners-up Seana and Liza, for having the most miles! Kiendi ran the distance between Marion’s House in Glasgow to Ciaran’s House in Edinburgh with fellow GCFS member Conor, raising £270 for Young Lives vs. Cancer. He’ll be receiving a well-deserved bottle of fizz and a free ticket to our upcoming Club Studio event!

As it is Paris Fashion Week, here are a few of my favourite haute couture looks from the week:

1. Chanel - I love this blush pink look with the classic Chanel jacket and slip skirt: so chic yet sexy with the sheer purple tights. Not to mention, the enchanted forest-like runway added such a playful touch to the show.

2. Valentino - The dress over trousers look continues to serve: I love its lime green colour and the ruffle details. The open toed heels with floor length trousers is very fun (although I’m not sure it’s the way to go during a Glaswegian spring)...

3. Dior - Their ‘In Bloom’ collection had such fun silhouettes, very reminiscent of Mackenize Jenning’s looks featured in our intro shoot! I love the bubble shape of this neon orange dress, as well as the lovely colour contrast with the lilac flower. 

Thanks for reading! A massive congratulations again to our committee for all their efforts to get to Paris. Feel free to share your favourite fashion week looks with us, we’d love to hear your thoughts!

The Synergy show is just three weeks away, get your final tickets here: https://fixr.co/event/gcfs-presents-synergy-2026-tickets-274998476

Image credits: Emily Montgomery and WWD

Talk soon,
Fleur xo

In Conversation with PVC: Music and Fashion in Synergy

Dear GCFS blog readers,

Happy Monday! Last Thursday, Hill52 Radio and us co-hosted a fantastic music fundraiser at our sponsor venue Nice n’ Sleazy’s, our headliners including local artists such as The Sabbats, Bogle, Hangnail and PVC. I had the pleasure to chat to PVC, an alternative Glasgow-based band (self-described as making ‘music for window cleaners’) about all things music, fashion and their longstanding connection to GCFS.

I’m so excited for your gig tonight! Can you tell us a bit about your band and how you came to be? 

Thank you! We met while studying at Glasgow uni and played our first gig two years ago. Coincidentally, one of our first gigs was for the GCFS ‘Dreams’ campaign back in 2024, when we also played at Sleazy’s to raise money for Impact Arts. It’s amazing to be doing the same thing for Young Lives vs. Cancer tonight! 

Our 2026 show theme is ‘Synergy’, which is all about the ways we are interconnected in Glasgow. In what ways do you think Glasgow’s fashion and music scene are in synergy?

What we love about Glasgow is that everyone in the creative scene supports each other: wearing each other’s merch is a great example of this. The music and fashion scene feel mismatched in the best way possible: think skirts over jeans paired with oversized leather jackets. A couple of us actually work at the Charity Supermarket in the Buchanan Galleries, so we love getting regular discounts on second-hand pieces. Both music and fashion are fun ways to express yourself, which is at the core of our band’s purpose!

What are some of your favourite fashion pieces or aesthetics at the moment? 

‘Tartan is a classic.’ - Cara, lead singer (in true Burns Night spirit)

‘All things fluffy.’ - Sophia, guitarist (wearing a gorgeous white fur coat)

‘The old man look.’ - Zach, drummer (his sleeveless jumper says enough)

Who are some of your current music inspirations?

‘Girl punk, always.’ - Cara 

‘Chill and instrumental sounds.’ - Sophia 

‘All of the headliners for HOUSEGUEST in April!’ - Zach

Any future plans or upcoming gigs you’d like to share? 

Yes! We recorded a new single last week, which we can’t say too much about yet but can’t wait for its release. We’re also playing at the HOUSEGUEST festival in April, along with so many of our favourite bands including Meryl Streek and Bikini Body. It’s an exciting time for us to say the least! 

Thank you so much to PVC for chatting with me and for their incredible gig! They may have been the last band to perform, but they certainly left their mark on the audience. The event was a sell-out, with all proceeds going to Young Lives vs. Cancer: let music and fashion serve as reminders that we are all in synergy. 

Stream PVC on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zb9CVJwEsGv7rtrWg4Ibv?si=4o_gLEHJQBiCfWOfF49xqg

Link to HOUSEGUEST 2026: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/houseguest/1960835

The ‘Synergy’ show is just under a month away! Get your tickets here: https://fixr.co/event/gcfs-presents-synergy-2026-tickets-274998476

Talk soon,

Fleur xo

GCFS x UofG Brunch Society Fundraiser

On the morning of November 30th, a cold yet bright Sunday, we headed down to Saints of Ingram in Merchant City for a joint fundraiser with the UofG Brunch Society. Founded this year, the society is run by president Naomi Chin and vice-president Daniella Putry, offering a safe community for women and female-identifying individuals at Glasgow uni: they were so kind to help us to raise funds and awareness for Young Lives vs. Cancer. Over eggs-benedict and a flat-white (both very delicious), I spoke to Daniella about her experience in the society and how they support girls at university. Keep reading to find out how you can get involved!

What drove you to starting this society? Why is it so important to create safe spaces for girls at university? 

What drove us to start this society was the desire to bring people together through food and culture, and to create a space where girls could connect, feel seen, and feel safe. Food is such a powerful way to bring people together, and I wanted to build a community that celebrates culture, comfort, and conversation. We wanted to create an environment where girls know they are supported and where boundaries are respected, friendships feel natural through having brunches, and everyone has the space to show up authentically. At university, where it’s easy to feel disconnected or overwhelmed, having a safe female-led space can make a huge difference in confidence, wellbeing, and belonging.

What does women’s empowerment mean to you?

Women empowerment is about ensuring that every woman feels confident, supported, and heard. It means creating environments where women uplift one another, where boundaries are respected, and where everyone has the freedom to explore their potential. It is also about collective strength, shared growth, and the belief that women deserve to feel safe and celebrated in every space they step into. To put it short, it is acknowledging the power or influence you hold through being yourself and being there for each other too!

What’s your favourite brunch item?

I’ve been enjoying shakshuka a lot recently! Flavourful and a good way to start your day :)

What made you want to collaborate with GCFS? In what ways do you think our values as societies align?

Honestly, collaborating with GCFS felt really natural. Both of our societies care a lot about community and creating spaces where students feel welcomed, supported, and genuinely connected. Every time I’ve seen GCFS run events or initiatives, they’ve always emphasised diversity, student wellbeing, and meaningful engagement, and that really resonated with what we’re trying to do at the Brunch Society. For us, it’s all about bringing people together through food and shared experiences, and making sure everyone feels comfortable and included. GCFS has a very similar outlook, so it just made sense to join forces. We both value bringing students together and building a sense of belonging on campus, so the collaboration was a brilliant opportunity.

Do you have any fun future plans/events you’d like to share?

Yeah, definitely! We’re really hoping to do more collaborations with different cultural societies and explore their brunch traditions and food scenes. One of our goals is to make the society a space where students, especially those who might feel a bit homesick can experience a sense of belonging through familiar flavours, new friendships, and shared cultural moments. We love the idea of using food as a way to connect people, so you can expect more themed brunches, cultural collabs, and events that bring a little piece of ‘home’ to campus for everyone. Everyone is welcome to sign up as members, even if you’re not a student.

Join the Brunch Society today! https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/organisation/15163/

Thanks so much to Daniella for this interview and Saints of Ingram for having us! Friendly reminder that we’re having our ‘Naughty or Nice’ Christmas club night at the Berkeley Suite next week Wednesday, we’d love to see you there!

Buy your ticket today: https://ra.co/events/2296380

Talk soon,

Fleur xo

Introducing Synergy

Dear GCFS blog readers,

We’re so excited to finally share our 2026 show theme with you: synergy! Synergy is about being connected and uplifting each other: think along the lines of string theory, but also GCFS’ core purpose of supporting local charities. Read all about our iconic theme reveal night at Barras Art and Design this past Friday!

10PM - 4PM

Before heading down to BAad for a night of good fun, we gathered outside the Fraser Building for a bake sale to get some extra pounds in for Young Lives vs. Cancer. From tiffins to chocolate banana bread, GCFS supplied the sweet treats everyone needed to get through this cold November day. Although the wind blew our GCFS flag away, we sold out by 4PM, and were very happy to head back inside the warm library!

4:30PM - 5:30PM

Meanwhile, the events team headed down to BAad for the event set-up, getting the tables ready and decking out the venue with flowers, creating a fabulous space for our lovely guests!

6PM - 7PM

Time for a sound and video check! This also included a rehearsal with the models, setting up the green room and our dedicated events team folding your invitations to the final show with love!

7:30 PM

The doors of BAad finally opened, greeting our first 50 guests with a shot of Cillí tequilla as they pulled up in style. Our first DJ set shortly followed, the wonderful Shedcat soothing us into the night. Thank you to Cillí for sponsoring this night!

9PM

The noise quietened down and we were all ears to listen to creative director Meg’s wonderful speech and presentation on Synergy. She went into depth about her creative vision, sharing the six sub-themes of synergy: rhythm, dawn, floraform, tangle, pulse and core. Up to the stage, she brought Mackenzie Jennings, the GCFS designer and Milli de O’Hara, founder of FiveFiveFive clothing, whose pieces are featured in the intro shoot. ‘Everyone seems to go down to London, but there’s so much potential for Glasgow as a fashion city’, they explain. This was confirmed by their beautiful pieces shining through the dreich weather in the theme reveal video, Massive Attack’s ‘Unfinished Sympathy’ connecting everyone in the room together.

9:15PM

The fun didn’t end there though: out from the corner of the stage came four models, each holding a tinsel-embellished basket and rocking FiveFiveFive clothing. As the audience sat in anticipation, each model handed out a mysterious white envelope to us. The best surprise imaginable was inside, a pre-sale invitation to the GCFS theme reveal!

9:30 - late

We had a few more boogies at BAad, with Bruce Sangster and Gus + Gabe bringing along the funky, disco vibes. Our afters was at Stereo for a Scandal club night, where we fortunately got a GCFS discount on the door. Synergy is what makes GCFS and we’re stoked to finally share it with you :)

Thank you so much for reading! A special thank you to our events director Lily, the rest of the events team and BAad for an unforgettable night. First release tickets for Synergy will go on sale at 6PM tomorrow evening, you don’t want to miss out!

Talk soon,

Fleur xo

Image credits: Amy Caithness and Emma Nesbit

A Week in Review - Focus on Fundraising Week

Dear GCFS blog readers,

We have just wrapped up our Focus on Fundraising (FoF) week, raising over £800 through some incredible events and socials! From pub quizzes to a boozy beading night, read all about the fantastic work our committee has done in aid of Young Lives vs. Cancer this week.

Monday, November 3rd - Stride ‘n Sip

Starting off the week strong was a Stride ‘n Sip run club, with a challenging 5K run from Naked Soup to Inn Deep. After this hard work, the GCFS athletes were rewarded with discounted drinks at our sponsor pub Inn-Deep. Stride ‘n Sip is a run-club based in the West End, thank you for collaborating with us!

(Note, this event was not ticketed but donations were of course encouraged).

Tuesday, November 4th - Nice ‘n Sleazy Pub Quiz

On Tuesday night, we headed to Sleazy’s and gathered for a GCFS pub quiz! We split into groups of four and five, myself forming ‘Marketing & Rep’ with Mia, Nancy and Grace. From general knowledge to successfully throwing a pen in an empty cup (you read that right), Emily and Amelia challenged our critical thinking skills in every way possible. In spite of that, our team came in second prize, winning a bottle of Moët champagne! In first place were ‘Madonna’s Munchies’, who claimed the grand prize of a bottle of chilli and lime gin. Looks like we’ll be having a fun pres for the theme reveal this Friday!

Total raised: £250

Thursday, November 6th - LittleThingsbyLuce x GCFS

To get our creative juices flowing, the wonderful LittleThingsbyLuce collaborated with us on a Boozy Beading at the Record Factory! We had the chance to craft a personal pair of 925 silver earrings and a necklace, the perfect social to unwind after midterm season. Lucy is a Fife-based creative who regularly runs jewellery making events around Glasgow. I’m sure we’ll be seeing many of these accessories worn by the GCFS community throughout the year, and potentially on the runway!

Total raised: £120

Friday, November 7th - Professional Headshots

Wrapping up the academic week, our wonderful photographers Costanza, Leo and Charlie hosted a headshot pop-in on Southpark Avenue, the perfect opportunity to get our LinkedIn profiles sorted. The pictures all turned out wonderful: GCFS knows how to spice up your CV!

Total raised: £80

Sunday, November 9th - Banana Moon Pub Quiz

Last but not least, Amelia, Nancy and Neeve hosted another fun pub quiz at Banana Moon. With prizes including a bar tab, a Frank’s voucher and a bottle of booze, this was the cherry on top of our fundraising week, raising an incredible £350!

Total raised: £350

Thanks so much for reading, we’ve had a great week and hope you’ve enjoyed our fundraisers! Reminder that our theme reveal is this Friday, November the 14th, at BaAd: come down for a night of DJ’s, raffle prizes and even a mini fashion show! We’ll also have a bake sale in front of the UofG library throughout the day where you can help yourself to homemade GCFS pastries. We can’t wait to see you there :)

Tickets: https://fixr.co/event/gcfs-2526-theme-reveal-tickets-478496375

Follow Stripe ‘n Sip @stride_and_sip

Follow Lucy @littlethingsbyluce

Talk soon,

Fleur xo

A Week in Review - GCFS Cinema Night, Mission Impossible and Marion's House Tours

Happy reading week everyone! We’ve had some fun events on this past week, from a GCFS cinema night to Mission Impossible. Our team also had the chance to go on tours to Marion’s House, a great opportunity to meet the social workers of Young Lives vs. Cancer and the Homes from Homes staff. Here’s a wee recap for you:

Tuesday - October 21st

Kick starting the week with the perfect study break, we enjoyed a GCFS screening of Confessions of a Shopaholic! This was confessedly my first time watching the film, but I loved its Y2K aesthetics and of course, the romance between Rebecca and Luke. The lovely Eloise also made some delicious brownies and blondies which were the perfect cinema snack (and fundraiser)!

Friday - October 24th

This day was the annual GCFS Mission Impossible! Starting off in Beer Bar, the attendees split into groups and collected their checklists. They had two hours to complete a series of challenges around the West End, from getting a picture of 10 people holding a GCFS membership card to finding something pink on every stop of the route (in honour of Young Lives vs. Cancer’s logo). At 7PM, the teams gathered for a well deserved pint in Inn Deep: the grand prize, a £180 Vodka Wodka voucher, was won by the team 006 Scavenger C*nt (bonus points for the name)! We were also fortunate to have Nando’s giving the members of the winning team a free meal, as well as Minted donating a £50 voucher. The night raised nearly £300, thank you to everyone who joined!

Tuesday - October 28th

Finally, our committee had the opportunity to visit Marion’s House. Anne, the house manager, was our wonderful tour guide, showing us around the communal living spaces, vacant bedrooms and the garden. ‘Of course, we have our sad moments, but there is so much happiness in the house’, she smiled. The house was decorated in the Halloween spirit, with pumpkins and garlands brightening up the already colourful space. We also had the chance to chat to a mother and daughter with cancer, who expressed her gratitude for all that Marion’s House had provided for their family in the past couple months. ‘I can’t drive, so I don’t know what I would have done without it', she explained. Seeing the impact of Young Lives vs. Cancer’s work in person left a deep impression on all of us, making GCFS all the more determined to support this incredible charity throughout the year!

Marion’s House, Glasgow

Thanks so much for reading, have a great rest of your reading week and Halloweekend :)

Talk soon,

Fleur xo