Wednesday 24 October 2012

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. 


Louis Vuitton crafted this studded bear with leather panelling for Children in Need. 


Chiffon and blue floral hues made for a fresh spring-like bear for Balenciaga. 


Diane Von Furstenberg 's monochrome Pudsey sported the motto 'Love is Life' close to his pink.


Kate Spade Pudsey 


Fendi' s Pudsey turned out to be an en vogue textural, print mash-up.                     


Anya Hindmarch PudSey 


Alexander McQueen Pudsey 


Vivienne Westwood 's patriotic Pudsey comes with a galactic twist.                     


Prada Pudsey 


Burberry Pudsey 


Pucci Pudsey 



Tom Ford Pudsey   


Victoria Beckham Pudsey 






Versace Pudsey