New York Fashion Week After Party
all proceeds benefit the MCF Academy, opening in Liberia in 2010
February 20th, 7pm, Nikki Beach Midtown (151 East 50th St.)
WHAT WE AIM TO ACCOMPLISH:
The goal of the New York Fashion Week After Party at Nikki Beach is to raise $500,000 to break ground on the MCF Academy, the first tuition-free school in war-torn Liberia. The After Party will feature an unveiling of the digital renderings of the new MCF Academy, designed by esteemed architect Winka Dubbeldam, principal of the world-renowned firm Archi-Tectonics. Project Runway finalist Korto Momolu, who is Liberian, will debut her latest fashions. Not only will guests have the chance to win designer fashion items, but they will also get to leave a lasting impact on the academy by pledging to sponsor buildings and key elements of the campus.
The VIP cocktail hour begins at 6pm, and doors for general ticket holders open at 7pm. There will be a red carpet entrance outside of Nikki Beach with photographers and media.
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Keynote Address by Susan Metzger, CEO of Womens' Wholesale Sportswear, Jones Apparel Group |
| Host Committee: | Special Guests: |
| Ceslie Armstrong, CESLIE-The Women's Network | Winka Dubbeldam , principal of Archi-Tectonics |
| Barbara Brennan, Lifetime Networks | Korto Momolu , Project Runway finalist |
| Sonya Pankey, Ralph Lauren Corporate | Betsy Morgan, CEO of The Huffington Post |
| Evette Rios, The Rachael Ray Show | Janet Hanson, Founder of 85 Broads |
| Julia Szabo, The New York Post |
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| Bailey Hanks, Actress | |
| Chloe Gingrich, BCBG | Featuring DJ Dusko Justic |
| Vanessa Leggard, Hamptons.com | |
| Ashly Priest, Victoria's Secret | |
| Honorary Chairs: | |
| Samantha Fennell | |
| Heidi Gardner | |
| Phyllis Hollis | |
| Krystyna Houser | |
| Donna Poyaidjais |