MARIA'S STYLE PLANET: PUDSEY BEAR

The world's leading fashion designer brands have given the BBC Children in Need mascot, Pudsey Bear, a make-over in anticipation of this year's charity initiative.

Pudsey Bear & Geri Halliwell

All of the 28-inch bears will be exhibited in Selfridges stores in London and Manchester from today until the 14th November, before being auctioned off to raise money for the children's charity. What's more, Paul Smith, Anya Hindmarch and Selfridges have created smaller limited edition Pudseys, which will be sold exclusively in the department store.

Sarah Monteith, director of marketing and fundraising for BBC Children in Need, said: 'We are absolutely elated to have such prestigious designers turn Pudsey into a fashion icon once again. And to have Selfridges exhibit this one-off collection, allows everyone to view a piece of fashion history. A truly inspirational fundraising initiative.'

To find out more about the designer Pudsey Bear auction visit bbc.co.uk. BBC Children in Need 2012 will take place on Friday 16th November.

DESIGNER PUDSEY

Giles Deacon' s Pudsey bear works a bejewelled coat for Children in Need

Gucci Pudsey

Dogstooth and diamante proved to be a fun look for Henry Holland 's red leather-skinned Pudsey
bear.

Paul Smith 's Pudsey is no less than suited and polka dot booted.

Savile Row tailors Norton & Sons decked their Pudsey out in a bespoke bell boy look.

Mulberry 's suede bear comes with a miniature brown leather satchel and the brand's signature tree print.

Missoni stayed true to their signature prints with this psychedelic teddy bear.