New twists on Fashions for the Foundation

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An annual fashion show fundraiser has a new venue and a new runway style. Schaeffer Eye Center Fashions for the Foundation, scheduled for Nov. 9, will take place in the Grand Bohemian Hotel’s new ballroom. 

Like in years past, Mountain Brook students, teachers, administrators and parents will model fashions from local stores and boutiques. This year, however, the runway won’t be straight down the center of the ballroom. Models will enter on a small stage and then walk through the audience. 

“It will be interactive for guests more like New York Fashion Week,” event chair Lori Robertson said. “People can take a good look up close at the jewelry and clothes. Everyone will have a front row seat.”

Caroline Gidiere and Martha Thompson from Style Briefs will emcee the event. 

Robertson said they are also excited about using all local vendors, including florist Marigold Designs. 

This will be Foundation Executive Director Stephanie Maxwell’s first Fashions for the Foundation as she began in the position earlier this year. 

“I’m looking forward to the new venue and meeting more sponsors in the community,” she said.

The new venue also allows slightly more seats than were available at The Club, where the event was held in the past. Around 240 tickets will be available. To encourage people to purchase them early, the foundation is offering a door prize for those who register before Sept. 30. All ticket purchasers will be entered to win a two-night stay at the Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook; two sets will be given away.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation. Its projects include iPad pilots; a model interactive classroom at Mountain Brook Junior High School; new books, magazines, software and supplies in all six school libraries; a summer learning conference hosted at the high school open to all system faculty and administrators; and salaries for two math coaches who serve the four elementary schools.

Tickets are available at mtnbrookschoolsfoundation.com for $100 for an individual or $800 for a table. Event and table sponsorships for the event are available. For more information, call 414-0042. 

Fashions for the Foundation Benefitting Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation