Pamela Sorensen and Dina Mackney
O F T H E PA R T Y
Tim Tribby, Event Chair Meredith LaPier and Stephany Pierce Judy Esfandiary and Olga Ryan
Leah Gansler and Marcia Carlucci
FA S H I O N & ST Y L E
Danielle Antonelli and Lori Wiegand
NORDSTROM’S DESIGNER PREVIEW FALL 2006 WITH CHARITYWORKS June 2oth • Cocoran Gallery of Art PHOTOS BY RACHEL SMITH
THE EVENT Dressed-to-impressed, fashionphiles dashed to the Corcoran to appreciate a different type of artistic collection — one you can take off the rack and wear. The high-heeled clientele spent the first part of the evening sampling hors d’oeuvres and milling through Fall collections by Missoni, Jil Sander, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, Sonia Rykiel, Valentino, Bluemarine, and Christian Dior. The event benefited CharityWorks and its 2006 partner, The Higher Achievement Program. It was not a night to dress down. THE SCENE With its high ceilings and Romanesque grandeur, the Corcoran was the perfect venue for a chic runway preview. As the lights dimmed and music cued, guests put their best fashion face forward and meticulously examined, from bootstrap to fedora, the ten designers’ looks touted for Fall. Champagne and chocolate delicacies closed the night. THE GUESTS Meredith LaPier, Pamela Sorensen, Vicky McWilliams, Marcia Carlucci, Faye Morrisse e, Olga Ryan, Judy Esfandiary, Nancy McGovern, Rosemary and Mike Laphen, Amy Chao, Judith Beard, Sue Falk and Randy Odeneal.
John Bailey and Nordstrom Executive VP Vicky McWilliams