71°F10:04 AM "My Society - a Fashion Industry Night Experience" is a fundraiser benefiting Dress for Success Louisville will be on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Volare Italian Ristorante. This fundraiser will bring together local fashion models, designers, photographers, agents, casting directors and media as a kickoff for Derby City Fashion Week 2012 which will on April 26, 2012 thru April 28, 2012. The Fashion Industry Fundraiser event starts at 10:00 p.m. and will end at 2:00 a.m.
This year was IIDA’s third annual Product Runway fashion show held at the Henry Clay building was again benefiting Dress for Success. This is no ordinary fashion show, this unique showcase of clothing designs created of home and commercial interior materials took fashion to a whole new level. 17 amazingly crafted looks graced the runway to be judged on their creativity, vision, and craftsmanship.
The International Interior Design Association is hosting a fashion show like you have never seen. Look out for interior designers strutting their amazing creativity & technical skills by producing couture fashion designs constructed out of interior finish materials.
Dress for Success Louisville is holding its annual "Suit and Salad" Luncheon, November 1, 2011 at The Galt House Hotel and Suites. This year’s theme for the luncheon is 'Turning over a New Leaf', which honors thousands of women who as a result of the help from the programs, have themselves been able to turn over a new leaf.
Now through September 10th, Godiva Chocolatiers in Mall St. Matthews is accepting donations for Dress for Success Louisville. Gently used, professional purses and accessories are currently being requested. Visit the store on Sunday, September 11th between 2pm-6pm to have 10% of your purchase donation to the organization. Their new Ultimate Dessert Truffles are a must-taste for any sweets enthusiast.
Westwood Presbyterian Church is quite proud of their women's group Presbyterian Women Worldwide for their recent community outreach mission to collect new and gently used handbags for Dress for Success Louisville. Due to the drive's wild success, the women hope to make this an annual event.
Dress for Success "promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life."