'Project Prom' scheme sees ex-pupils donate dresses to Ayr school in bid to fight fast fashion

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A unique way to shop for prom dresses is not only helping to fight fast fashion but also ensure all pupils can feel a million dollars at the biggest social event on the school calendar.'Project Prom by Kyle Academy' was set up by geography teacher Olivia McIlveen and modern studies teacher Holly Goldie in a bid to provide pupils from across South Ayrshire with a sustainable way to sell and shop for prom dresses.The duo, who have already received a huge since announcing Project Prom last week, are determined to source prom wear for all pupils on different budgets, as they understand the glittery bash can be costly.Dresses - some new with tags and some pre-loved - which are being sold will be posted on the ‘Project Prom by Kyle Academy’ Facebook page for potential buyers to browse, before a pop up shop event at the school on Thursday, March 9.Students will get exclusive access to the shop from 4-6pm, before opening to the public at 6pm.Changing facilities will be available so buyers can browse and try on dresses before they say yes to the dress.Olivia said: “One of our colleagues within the school, Mrs Raleigh, heard about a similar idea that was happening at a school up in Glasgow.“We thought it was a really good idea and we decided we would run with it.“We thought making a Facebook page would allow people to browse and then with our event they can still get the experience of trying on a dress.“When people sell on Facebook you don’t get the same experience, so we wanted people to still get the nice prom experience of trying on and buying a dress - and doing it in a sustainable way.“Also because everyone was talking about the cost of the day, it was important to us that everybody was able to get hold of a dress, because