The Globe Guilders and Neiman Marcus presented Celebrating Couture 2019 on March 22 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. This stylish event began with a Champagne reception in the glass-enclosed Vicino Ballroom. Attendees were able to mix and mingle while looking over a silent auction with amazing items. Mannequins displayed a sampling of Marchesa gowns for the guests to view. Celebrating Couture was dedicated to Audrey S. Geisel who was a Guilder and longtime member of the Old Globe Board. She will be remembered for her kindness, good works and philanthropy to the Globe and the city of San Diego. Geisel spent time helping her late husband; Ted Geisel’s annual production Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” This production will forever be enjoyed by thousands every year at Christmas time.
The co-chairs this year were Liz Helming and Jo Ann Kilty. The honorary chair was Vicki Zeiger. The guest designer for this year’s fashion show was Marchesa. The pre-fall collection was shown after its first showing following New York Fashion Week.
This fall collection was inspired by Scandinavian folk art, done with traditional ornate scroll and floral threadwork. British-born fashion designer Georgina Chapman and the English-Swiss fashion designer, Keren Craig met at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. They began a collaboration in 2004 and named their fashion house after the Italian Muse, Marchesa Luisa Casati. She was an art patroness and socialite of the 19th century. Currently, Marchesa is based in New York and is known for their super feminine gowns with special attention to details. This special attention includes embellishments such as beading, embroideries, and sequins. After the show Neiman Marcus set up a boutique in the foyer. Guests were able to come and view the Marchesa gowns up close and do a little shopping. They were given the opportunity to pre-order from this elegant collection.
The Globe Guilders was established in 1955 to give support to the Old Globe’s artistic and art engagement programs. The proceeds from Celebrating Couture benefit The Old Globe’s Artistic and Arts Engagement programs. For more information about his wonderful nonprofit, visit globeguilders.org. Upcoming events
Sunday, April 28 – Ninth annual Bags & Baubles. Includes a silent auction, food and drink, premium drawing for a chance to win prizes. All proceeds go to FACE Foundation to benefit pets in need of critical and life-saving veterinary care. For information, visit face4pets.org or to purchase tickets, visit conta.cc/2SjCwJt
Friday, May 24 – Cocktails & Couture featuring a fashion show with Lizz Russell designs at the Westgate Hotel beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds go to GBS/CIDP San Diego Chapter Awareness Fundraiser. For more information, visit westgatehotel.com.
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