Fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie teams up with mental health charity Mikeysline

One of Scotland’s most in-demand fashion designers has been named the latest ambassador of a leading mental health charity.

Mikeysline has teamed up with award-winning designer Siobhan Mackenzie to help spread its message of hope and support to an even wider community across the north of Scotland.

Siobhan joins Hollywood star Karen Gillan, football legends John Robertson and Stephen Ferguson, and businessman and former Olympian Ewan MacDonald in helping raise awareness of the vital work the charity does in the Scottish Highlands & Islands and Moray.

She said: “I’m thrilled to become an ambassador for Mikeysline. It’s a charitable organisation that I feel strongly about supporting and that does such vital work in the mental health sector in my home region of the Highlands.

“I’m looking forward to being able to support Mikeysline however I can, and helping to spread awareness for their amazing work and support services.”

One of Siobhan’s first outings with the charity will be at the Mikeysline Burns Supper on January 25, 2024. Featuring speeches, entertainment and live music, the evening will be a fantastic way to celebrate Scotland’s national bard – and all for a good cause. Tickets are available now.

Emily Stokes, CEO of Mikeysline, said: “We are so excited to welcome Siobhan to the team as an ambassador for Mikeysline. As one of the country’s leading designers, she has a unique platform to help us reach people who might be struggling in new ways.

“Siobhan’s work is rooted in the north of Scotland – and together we share a pride and passion for helping and supporting our local community.

“Since 2015 we have been providing guidance to those struggling with their mental health, emotional distress or thoughts of suicide – and we are always looking for ways to reach new corners of society who may feel unheard. Working with Siobhan will allow us to expand our reach even further, and help more people.

“We have lots of exciting plans with Siobhan over the coming months, starting with our Burns Supper in January which is sure to be a night to remember. She will also be supporting our Bee the Change campaign, which encourages Highland, Island and Moray residents to effect positive change in their communities, schools and workplaces.”

Born in the Black Isle, Siobhan draws on her Highland heritage and Clan Mackenzie roots throughout her work. Following a degree in Fashion Design & Production – during which she studied with kiltmakers Glenisla – she launched her self-named label in 2014, aged just 21.

Since then, Siobhan has designed exclusive items for Justin Bieber, Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, Caorunn Gin, LVMH Group and many others.

Photo by Daniel Wemyss.