59th Gold Coast Fashion Award Show

What: Fashion and philanthropy merge as designers compete for the coveted Gold Coast Fashion Award with cutting-edge fashion presented in fast-paced, live runway show. Sponsored by the Children’s Service Board of Lurie Children’s, the show also includes looks at fashions from prestigious Chicago retailers. Funds raised will benefit the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the hospital.
Who: Hosted by the Children’s Service Board of Lurie Children’s Hospital, featuring the 2013 winning designer, Ven Budhu.
When: Friday, September 19, 2014: 10:45am-Cocktail reception and raffle sales begin, 12:00pm-Luncheon, 1:00pm-Fashion Presentation
Where: Hilton Chicago: 720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 312.227.7306
Cost: Individual tickets are $200. Tables of 10 may be reserved at both the Benefactor Level for $5,000, which includes premier seating or the Patron Level for $3,500, which allows for preferred seating.
Details: Designers competing for the 2014 award include Charles Harbison, Giovanna Randall for HONOR, Jennifer Pickett, Michael De Paulo, Stacy Lomman, Tanya Taylor, and Tia Cibani. Retailer partners in this year’s show will include Neiman Marcus presenting Veronica Beard, Nordstrom presenting Lanvin, Francis Heffernan presenting Ella Zahlan, McElroy Furs and Paul Stuart.. . For more information about the show or to purchase tickets, please visit www.gcfas.com.