Welcome Fash-holes to a very special week of posts from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Business School's Charity Fashion Show! I had the incredible opportunity to cover this chic event for my blog and this entire week I will be posting runway and individual shots from the night. Get ready for some amazing fashions, both on and off the runway! Wharton Week begins now!
The runway is prepped as guests arrive. This show raises money for a local chapter of YouthBuild, a non-profit organization focused on helping underprivileged youths attain a high school diploma and post secondary success.
Event co-chairs, Jennifer Fan and Terry Wang, both Wharton Class of 2013, talk with camera crews before the show.
The crowd as people begin to take their seats. The event was held in The Crystal Tea Room.
YouthBuild Philadelphia representative Sarah Peterson addresses the crowd before the start of the runway show.
Michael Kors opened the the show doing what he does best: well tailored separates with pops of color and animal prints. All with major accessories, of course.
Next up was Tommy Hilfiger, who gave us classic all-American looks in his standard color palate of red, white and blue.
The third designer to walk the runway was my favorite of the night. I had not heard of Kal Rieman before the show, but I can say that I am now a huge fan. Cally, the designer, creates beautifully constructed pieces for women that are timeless, chic and classic with a masculine edge. I was fortunate to meet her marketing representative, Robin, at the show and got a closer look at some of her speciality pieces, including the double collar button down shirt, a blazer that was as beautiful on the inside as it was on the outside (the mark of a true craftsman) and a sleeveless jacket that I am now desperately coveting (see final look below). Her looks walked with gorgeous Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
The final designer to walk before intermission was Barbour. Barbour is known for rugged, layered looks and impeccable outerwear. All of which was featured on the runway.
Photography by Zofia Glenn
That's all for today folks. Check back in tomorrow for part two of the runway show!
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