greater than 350 stylish supporters became out for the annual Day on the Terrace vogue demonstrate fundraiser, offered by the service membership of Chicago on the Peninsula. Themed "Fashionology #whatstrendingnow," the Aug. 5 experience gave visitors a primary analyze fall fashion from a few of Chicago's good marketers and designers, and offered funding for the nonprofit's furnish software.
SC president and vogue reveal producer Tracey DiBuono welcomed visitors and thanked the Peninsula's familiar manager Maria Zec and catering director Greg Hyder for their ongoing aid. She introduced event co-chairs Jean Antoniou, Yvette Cusack and Sharyl Mackey, and mentioned longtime individuals Lynda Silverman and Susie Jacobson, who currently handed away.
The afternoon adventure changed into dedicated to Marguerite Hark, a 60-year provider membership member. Her volunteerism and generous contributions to the company over the years have helped ensure the success of its many fundraising pursuits. The co-chairs introduced Hark with plant life and a champagne toast in gratitude for her years of help.
during the 35-minute exhibit, produced by ZZAZZ Productions, a unique phase turned into committed to local designers that covered appears from Elda de la Rosa Couture; Sylwia Wilczynska of SYLWIA; Mira Horoszowski of Mira Couture; and Helena Kogiones of Contessa Bottega. participating shops covered Alice + Olivia, Eileen Fisher, Cram vogue, Ted Baker London, Escada, Anne Fontaine, Tom James, Max Mara and Maximilian Furs (at Bloomingdale's).
The 74 fashions who walked the runway protected service club and auxiliary board participants in addition to native media personalities Micah Materre (WGN-tv), Lou Canellis (Fox-32), Whitney Reynolds (PBS) and Laura Schwartz Santiago (tv commentator/motivational speaker), among others.
The viewers provided a standing ovation all over the finale when the room took on a patriotic flair with contributors of the U.S. Marine Corps escorting models clad in eveningwear from Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue.
The event raised pretty much $one hundred thirty,000 for the service club's Philanthropic provide program, which awards provides to local nonprofits operating in the areas of social provider, cultural, tutorial and civic fields. This yr, the SC will distribute essentially $400,000 to forty three native nonprofits.
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