CHARITY LEAGUE FASHION SHOW & SILENT AUCTION

Emcee Kristen Miranda of WBTV and Charity League Fundraising Chair Tina Spencer

Model Francene Marie in St. John from Nordstrom

Paige Robertson, Caroline Horne and Jennifer Vick

Guests were offered Mimosas

Accordionist Sean Mulcahy

Brenda Rorie

Nikki Wilson and Holly LeTourneau

Dianne Roth, Pat Higgins and Sandra McCaslin

Charity League President Olivia Fortson and Spring Fundraiser Chair Tina Spencer

Shirley Cress Dudley

The models wore shoes from Stuart Weitzman

SouthPark Mall’s personal shopper Suzanne Libfraind, left, styled all the models

Emcee Kristen Miranda of WBTV and Sonja Gantt

Tricia Jetton helped during the Mystery Box raffle

Kirstan Hamilton and Tricia Jetton sell bracelets from Fashion & Compassion during the Mystery Box raffle

The Mystery Box raffle winner

Keynote speaker Kelly Price, Executive Director for Title 1 Programs and Support for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district

Photos by Daniel Coston Photography

Charity League of Charlotte’s 38th annual Fashion Show and Silent Auction helped raise funds for the nonprofit’s mission of helping children in need, a mission it has achieved for almost 100 years. Charity League is Charlotte’s oldest philanthropic organization run by women.

The all-volunteer group chose Myers Park Country Club as the venue for day of fashion, silent auction with a Springtime in Paris theme.

Accordinist Sean Mulcahy and singer Elizabeth Jetton performed French-inspired music. Suzanne Libfraind, SouthPark Mall’s personal shopper, styled an informal fashion show featuring clothes from Neiman Marcus, Dillard’s, Johnny Was, Nordstrom and shoes from Stuart Weitzman. The model were Lydia McNeary, Emily Zimmerman, Teresa Rose, Myra Lee and Francene Marie.

Spring Fundraiser Chair Tina Spencer and her committee asked Kelly Price, Executive Director of Title i Services of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to speak about the importance of Charity League’s support of some of Charlotte’s most underserved students.

Afterward, Charity League President Olivia Fortson announced that after six months of Strategic Planning, the nonprofit was launching its new CLHub closets in two of Charlotte’s most underserved schools, Hidden Valley Elementary and Sterling Elementary. CLHub will provide students in needed with access to critical basic needs including school uniforms, clothing, shoes, undergarments and toiletries so they will feel confident and ready to learn.

THE ART OF FASHION

Kristine Matthews of Neiman Marcus and Bob Scheer.

Patti Tracey, Annie Carlano, the Mint Museum’s new president and CEO Todd Herman and Kim Blanding.

Delectables by Holly catered the event.

The Mint Museum’s Annie Carlano, Hillary Cooper and Ellie Osborn.

Lorie Walker and Jan Correll

DJ Trife from Scratch Events.

Photos by Genesis Photography and Daniel Coston

Neiman Marcus at SouthPark mall celebrated Fall fashion and The Mint Museum during The Art of Fashion benefit. During the fun evening, stylish guests enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres from Delectables by Holly and and beats from DJ Trife.

Before the runway show, Neiman Marcus of Charlotte’s vice president and general manager Kristine Matthews thanked the guests and introduced The Mint Museum’s charming new president and CEO, Todd Herman. Then the models showcased the newest luxurious looks for Fall and Winter. To see all the stunning runway looks, go to the Fashion section. For the runway looks for men, go to the Men’s section.