from the runway …
Washington University presents the 87th Annual Fashion Design Show at 7 p.m. April 24 at the Missouri History Museum. More than 20 sophomore, junior and senior fashion design students will present their original designs. Tickets are available through the Edison Theatre Box Office, 314.935.6543 or online at edison.wustl.edu.
See the highlights from runway shows around the world at 6 p.m. April 26 during the Fashion Group International’s 2016 Fall/Winter Ready-To-Wear Trend DVD Presentation. It covers apparel, shoes, handbags, jewelry, hair and make-up looks. Held at the T-Rex building downtown. Follow facebook.com/fgistl, RSVP to FGI@yahoo.com or call Emily Huey at 314.486.9342 with questions.
A truly inspiring event takes place May 1 when Lift for Life Academy’s sixth annual Celebrating Success Fashion Show comes to The Ritz-Carlton. The city’s first independent charter school, Lift for Life Academy started with faith and a great idea. Now the remarkable facility includes a fashion component for kids with design talent but limited resources to make their dreams come true. The annual show presents original designs from students, a chance to meet and chat with them, and a luncheon and silent auction that raises funds to benefit the program. For ticket information, call Amber Johansen at 314.231.2337 ext. 218 or visit liftforlifeacademy.org.
accessorize!
Meet creator and St. Louis local Robin Franklin of Splendid Company, which produces colored gemstone jewelry set in 18kt. yellow gold and offers loose gemstones. This St. Louis-based company designs one-of-a-kind pieces exclusively available through Neiman Marcus stores around the country. You can meet Franklin during a personal appearance April 29 and 30 at our local Neiman Marcus.
Come one, come all to the 10th Annual Old Bags Event April 26 at The Ritz-Carlton. Don’t let the name fool you! Enjoy cocktails and appetizers while bidding on a vast collection of new and gently used designer handbags from such illustrious nameplates as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tory Burch and others. It’s all for a great cause: Proceeds benefit Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition. For ticket information, call 314.367.8373 or visit foster-adopt.org.