STARS SHINE – MIAMI FASHION WEEK FOUNDATION
By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Photographer: George Whylie Videographer: Maxine NolanFashion continues into the month of March and from March 21st – 24th, designers from around the world come together to showcase their collections in the culturally diverse city of Miami Beach for Miami Beach International Fashion Week.
To kick off the arrival of the anticipated lavish event and to support global emerging designers, Miami Beach International Fashion Week is hosting its Annual Humanitarian Awards and official kick-off party. This marks the third year that Miami Fashion Week Foundation is celebrating and recognizing new and promising talent while raising funds for education programs and scholarship funds.
On March 8th, from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., join the celebration as the spotlights illuminate the romantic pool deck, palms blow in the breeze and the Shelborne Hotel (1801 Collins Avenue)provides the most decorative of settings for an evening of entertainment and philanthropy.
The event is additionally co-hosted by Tiffany & Co. and Vanidades. Attendees can take part in a silent auction which benefits the 2012 student competitions. Finalists hail from faraway lands of Thailand, India, Cuba and Poland and as close as Dallas and Miami. One of the youngest finalists in the competition this year is Christopher Abella who is only 12 years old.
This very special evening will be a star-studded experience with celebrity guests, fashion previews from some of Miami’s top fashion designers, a performance by Miami Marlins’ D.J. Vertigo and other surprises to be revealed as the festivities begin.
As part of the celebration, Miami’s 10 most unique, dedicated and respected philanthropists will be honored in style. The honorees include Michael Gongora, Miami Beach City Commissioner; DJ Irie, Official celebrity DJ of the Miami HEAT, Founder of the IRIE Foundation; Anne Owen, Philanthropist and Publisher of Miami Magazine; Tracy Mourning, owner of Honey Shine; Irene Korge, Philanthropist; Jennifer Diliz, President of Midnite Communications; Maria Alonso, Bank of America; Nicole Wilson Lozano, Philanthropist; and Leonor Anthony, Expressionist Artist. Television and radio celebrities Orlando Leon and Ileana Garcia will host the ceremony.
If you are interested in learning more about this event and Miami Beach International Fashion Week, then go to http://www.miamifashionweek.com.
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