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Rajni Menon - Engineer Turned Fashion Designer presents her 2012 Collection at Brigit Boutique in Mamaroneck with a benefit event for Indian Street Children.
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Rajni Menon - Engineer Turned Fashion Designer presents her 2012 Collection at Brigit Boutique in Mamaroneck with a benefit event for Indian Street Children.
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Mamaroneck NY, — Former engineer Rajni Menon announces the launch of her new collection at the award-winning Brigit: Ethereal Objects to Wear, Treasure and Give in Mamaroneck on October 6th, 2012 from 11am to 3pm. Stop by to view and purchase exquisitely crafted garments, and stay for the raffle. Anya Collections celebrates their newest collection with a special day of shopping for a cause; a percentage of net profits from purchases made during the event will be donated directly to the Children of The Ganges School. There will also be refreshments and a Henna artist available at Brigit from 12-2pm. Anya Collections will be supporting the Children of the Ganges School an organization, (that was started by a local mother and is championed by Brigit), dedicated to providing underserved at-risk, children with education, job training, food, and healthcare in Rishikesh, India. Rajni Menon feels that supporting the Children of the Ganges School is extremely important, she was born and raised in India, and has seen firsthand the severity of the situation in remote areas; Menon strongly believes that education is the most important gift a child can receive.
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Brigit Boutique is pleased to announce this new partnership with Anya Collections; “Rajni’s creations are beautiful high-fashion pieces.” Brigit owner Breda Leahy gushed, “Just looking at makes me think of vintage Chanel, she uses such beautiful fabric too, I can’t wait to get mine!” Blouses and Tunics are made to order using your unique measurements and will be available to you within three to four weeks. Menon will have multiple sizes of each piece available Saturday for purchase and sizing, there will also be women modeling the new line. To celebrate quality fashion at sensible prices, Brigit will be having a final clearance on Summer dresses and tops.
Formerly an engineer, Menon chose to make a career in fashion; she graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and loved every moment of it. The trunk show will display her 2012 collection of women’s attire inspired by the rich colors and embellishments seen in South India, including ‘Kasavu’- a gold brocade.
About Anya Collections:
Anya Collections designs women’s blouses that can be worn for evening and special occasions with classic shapes and fine fabrics. It creates sophistication, comfort, and style that will stand the test of time. For more information about Anya Collections please contact:
Rajni Menon
Founder and Designer, Anya Collections
About Brigit:
Brigit: Ethereal Objects to Wear, Treasure & Give is a collaborative boutique & gallery that showcases local and global women artists to support, promote & empower women's creativity. Brigit features an eclectic collection of fashionably stylish clothing for women, luxury accessories; designer jewelry; handbags; art scarves; handcrafted belts; hats, and children's gifts. Brigit Cares supports Cecily's Fund and Children of the Ganges, charities dedicated to providing underserved, at-risk, children with education, job training, food, and healthcare in Zambia and India respectively.
About Children of the Ganges:
Children of the Ganges, founded by Mamaroneck resident Truike Daly, is a group of volunteers in the U.S., Europe, and India dedicated to providing street children living on the Ganges river with a nutritious meal and free educations six days a week. The Children of the Ganges school is open to all children from kindergarten to senior secondary education levels regardless of caste, religion, gender, or social status and promotes the qualities of kindness, compassion, ethical behavior, and a sense of universal responsibility. The school also aims to inspire its students with motivation and leadership skills to bring peace, happiness, and well-being to their communities and environments. To learn more or donate online please visit Childrenoftheganges.com.
For more information about this event, Brigit, or the Children of the Ganges School please contact:
Caroline Propersi
Social Media& Networking, Event Planning
Brigit: Ethereal Objects to Wear, Treasure and Give
Email brigitbrigit1@gmail.com
M (914) 275-2886
Visit Brigit online at www.BrigitBoutique.com and www.Facebook.com/BrigitofMamaroneck
