City Seen: A Silver Lining Foundation's 'Glitz & Glamour'

The Cause: A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF) hosted its “Glitz & Glamour” fashion show fundraiser at The Peninsula Chicago with over 200 guests in attendance. Co-founded in 2002 by Dr. Sandy Goldberg and her husband Greg Hines, ASLF has evolved from a single outreach program connecting those in need with breast health resources and information, to a funder of lifesaving breast health testing. At the foundation’s heart is its “Buy A Mom a Mammogram” program which, to date, has funded the full spectrum of breast health testing for more than 31,000 uninsured and underinsured men and women.

The Setting: Guests enjoyed lunch and a thrilling 50-minute fashion show with looks by participating designers Al Menotti, Peach Carr, Contessa Helena, Elda de la Rosa, Robin Harris, Sylwia Wilczynska, Ann Everett and Julie Mersine Romeli (owner Mira Couture). Lush spring florals by Kehoe Designs dotted the tables and WGN-TV’s Micah Materre served as emcee.

The Scene: Both professional models and local notables sashayed down the runway in 70 different custom couture looks consisting of elegant evening wear as well as casual looks. Presenting sponsor, A. Marek Fine Jewelry, opened the show with models sporting black, silky cocktail dresses while draped in sparkling jewels. The event was produced by Jack Hazan (JHH Event and Meeting Management) with fashion show production by Tracey Tarantino DiBuono (ZZAZZ Productions).