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Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta Celebrates 27 Years This August

Atlanta’s most philanthropic and fashionable affair, Jeffrey Fashion Cares, is set to celebrate 27 stylish years on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 7 p.m. The annual event, which has become a mainstay on Atlanta’s social circuit, is founded by acclaimed retailer and arbiter of style, Jeffrey Kalinsky, who recently expanded his Atlanta store in Phipps Plaza and is now offering both men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry. 

What is aways an unforgettable evening, Jeffrey Fashion Cares will kick off with a cocktail reception and dynamic silent auction followed by a high-energy live auction.  The evening’s pièce de résistance, a runway show featuring Kalinsky’s style selections from high-end designers, once again promises to dazzle with looks from Celine, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, Sacai, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Valentino, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik. The 2019 event will be held at Phipps Plaza and benefit Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta, the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF), and the Medical University of South Carolina.

New this year, Marsha Archer, CEO and President of M Squared Public Relations, joins veteran co-chairs Lila Hertz and Louise Sams to continue Kalinksy’s mission to raise as much funds and awareness for the event’s beneficiaries as possible.  Selling out year after year, guests will slip into a completely transformed and private environment in the Monarch Court at Phipps Plaza located in the heart of Buckhead. 

Last year’s event raised nearly $625,000 for the organizations, and in its history, Jeffrey Fashion Cares has grown into one of the largest combined AIDS and breast cancer benefits in the country. Sponsor and patron packages are currently available. A limited number of single seat tickets will be on sale beginning July 15, 2019.  For more information, visit jeffreyfashioncares.com.   

May 17, 2019
Doggies On The Catwalk Returns This June

Doggies on the Catwalk returns this year for its biggest fashion event to date. Celebrating 12 years of philanthropic success, The Doggies on the Catwalk Foundation founder and notable Atlanta personality, E. Vincent Martinez, is thrilled to take this year’s event to the next level.

Taking place at Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta penthouse office suite at Terminus 200 in the heart of Buckhead for the second year in a row, attendees are invited to experience a crowd-pleasing runway lineup that includes adorable pups, local personalities and coveted luxury brands.

An unforgettable evening of fashion, fun and philanthropy, Doggies on the Catwalk fashion event will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 7 p.m. and benefits several organizations including Canine Assistants, a non-profit which educates and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs.

Emceed by Tad Lemire and Kara Wilson of “Tad & Drex Mornings” on B98.5 FM, Doggies on the Catwalk will feature a cocktail reception and a high-energy runway show showcasing the season’s most sought after looks from top designers and brands found at SAKS Fifth Avenue including Gucci, Prada, Givenchy, Saint Laurent and much more.

Guests will also have the opportunity to receive makeup touch ups and sample a variety of fragrances from Dior before the event. Tickets are on sale now between $95 to $250 and can be purchased at https://doggiesonthecatwalk.org.

May 14, 2019
FRYEDAYS Music Series Hosts a Private Performance With Devon Gilfillian at FRYE Atlanta

The FRYEDAYS™ music series, made it’s Atlanta debut at FRYE’s location in Ponce City Market with an exclusive live performance by artist Devon Gilfillian on Thursday, May 2nd. While taking in the electrifying singer-songwriter’s signature sound, guests were treated to hand-crafted Bulleit cocktails, Wild Heaven Beer and were the first to shop new arrivals from FRYE’s Spring/Summer collection. If you want to make your debut too as many of the new young artist generation rising, find here the best brand of piano for starters. You can rent a high-quality piano from a site like https://pianodoremi.com.sg/piano-rental-singapore/ to begin or to enrich your musical adventure.

The FRYEDAYS music series has quietly earned a cult following with unforgettable intimate performances, at FRYE locations across the country. Devon Gilfillian is the latest to join a star-studded list of FRYEDAYS musical guests including Margo Price, Brent Cobb, Langhorne Slim, Cage the Elephant, The Lone Bellow, and Lucie Silvas. Devon was recently featured in FRYE’s Spring ‘19 campaign: The Original. The Authentic. The Only. His classic, soulful sound made him a natural partner for the storied brand. Just for the evening, Bulleit served up band-themed cocktails inspired by Devon’s songs: The Bulleit High Rye ’N Dry – a delicious mix of Bulleit Rye, apple butter syrup, Topo Chico, yogurt and bubble tea pearls; and The Truth, a mix of Bulleit Bourbon, vanilla honey, fresh grapefruit and pomegranate; and the Bulleit & Beer Troublemaker featuring Bulleit Bourbon or Bulleit Rye and Wild Heaven Beer.

Stay connected to FRYE via the website at www.thefryecompany.com, Instagram and Twitter at @thefryecompany, Hashtags – #FRYEAtlanta and #FRYEDAYS, and on facebook.com/TheFryeCompany.

May 8, 2019
26th Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares – An Unforgettable Evening of Fashion and Philanthropy

Arbiter of style, Jeffrey Kalinsky, creator of two namesake boutiques in Atlanta and Manhattan, celebrated 26 years of Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta on Monday, August 27, 2018.

PHOTO CREDIT BEN ROSE

The annual fashion forward and philanthropic event was once again hosted by Event Chairs Lila Hertz, Jeffrey McQuithy and Louise Sams. A sold-out evening, Atlanta’s most notable gathered in Phipps Plaza in the heart of Buckhead to enjoy a high-energy cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a live auction and runway show featuring Kalinsky’s style selections from high-end designers including Celine, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Dries Van Noten, Sacai, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik. Kalinsky is also set to open his first West Coast location in Palo Alto.

PHOTO CREDIT BEN ROSE

The 26th anniversary of Jeffrey Fashion Cares benefitted Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta, the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF), and the Medical University of South Carolina. Over the course of its history, Jeffrey Fashion Cares has raised more than 15 million dollars for its beneficiaries. For more information, visit jeffreyfashioncares.com.

PHOTO CREDIT BEN ROSE

A special thank you to the 2018 sponsors including: Host of the Night – Phipps Plaza; Toast of the Night – Nordstrom; and Presenting – Blue Sky Agency, eventologie, Jeffrey Atlanta | New York, MAGNUM Co., and The Tavern at Phipps.

September 7, 2018
Jeffrey Fashion Cares Celebrates 26 Years This August

Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta will celebrate 26 stylish years on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 7 p.m. Considered the official kick-off to fall social season, the annual philanthropic fête founded by acclaimed retailer and arbiter of style, Jeffrey Kalinsky, will return to Phipps Plaza for an unforgettable evening that kicks off with a cocktail reception and dynamic silent auction followed by a high-energy live auction.

The evening’s pièce de résistance, a runway show featuring Kalnisky’s style selections from high-end designers, once again promises to dazzle with looks from Celine, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Dries Van Noten, Sacai, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik. The 2018 event will benefit Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta, the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF), and the Medical University of South Carolina.

PHOTOS BY BEN ROSE

The annual social affair will once again be co-chaired by Lila Hertz, Jeffrey McQuithy and Louise Sams who will continue their mission to raise as much funds and awareness for the event’s beneficiaries as possible. Selling out year after year, guests will slip into a completely transformed and private environment in the Monarch Court at the recently renovated Phipps Plaza located in the heart of Buckhead. Last year’s event raised over $750,000 for the organizations, and in its history, Jeffrey Fashion Cares has grown into one of the largest combined AIDS and breast cancer benefits in the country. Sponsor and patron packages are currently available. Also, a limited number of single seat tickets will be on sale beginning July 16, 2018. Finally, for more information, visit jeffreyfashioncares.com.

June 11, 2018
Luxury Garage Sale Grand Opening Event Recap

The Luxury Garage Sale Grand Opening was a night filled with bites, bubbly and fashion!

On Wednesday, April 25th, Luxury Garage Sale’s pop-up boutique in bustling Inman Park celebrated their official grand opening.

An intimate affair, guests shopped coveted luxury brands for 90% off of retail prices such as: Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Celine, Prada, LV, and much more, while enjoying savory corn hush puppies and tuna tartare bites from The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café at PARISH, bubbly, Wild Heaven craft beer, and the signature cocktail of the night, made with Cathead Vodka, Luxury Living. Additionally, hitting record pop-up sales, 10% of the night’s proceeds benefited Doggies on the Catwalk, the acclaimed 501c 3 founded by E. Vincent Martinez.

Open until Tuesday, May 15, Luxury Garage Sale’s Atlanta pop-up, is located at The Shops at Highland Steel (240 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, Ga). For more information on Luxury Garage Sale, visit luxurygaragesale.com.

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May 3, 2018