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L.A. DESIGNERS SHOWCASE FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Fashion For Life 2008 Celebrating Hearts & Hope with Style

WHO:
Honorary Co-Chairs Amber Valletta and Cameron Silver, emcee Lisa Rinna, Jillian Reynolds, and renowned retailer Lisa Kline will be joined by designers Kevan Hall, Robert Rodriguez, Rory Edelman, Marc Calo, Diane Samandi, Nola Singer, and fashionistas from throughout LA. Mandy Moore is also expected to attend. DJ AM will spin a special guest set.

WHAT:
Fashion For Life 2008 in support of Friendly House will include a fabulous silent auction, delicious hors d’ oeuvres and beverages, and a dynamic fashion show highlighting Los Angeles designers Kevan Hall, Robert Rodriguez, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Rory Beca, Marc Callo, Diane Samandi, and Elsie Katz Couture. Guests will also be treated to a first look at Paige Black Label, the new collection of skirts, trousers, dresses, vests and jackets in fine fabrications created by Paige Adams- Gellar. Looks will be accessorized with unique jewelry from Nola Singer. Jillian Reynolds (FOX 11) will present the Fashion For Life 2008 Vision Award to retailer Lisa Kline, whose dreams, dedication and hard work have helped many women and celebrities discover a fashion trend fit for LA’s lifestyle.

WHEN:
Sunday, May 18, 2008
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills
9250 Beverly Boulevard

PHOTOS:
Red carpet arrivals, award presentation and fashion show. All photographers and crewsmust be credentialed in advance. Please contact LaForce + Stevens for more information.

About Friendly House
A non-profit organization, Friendly House is one of the nation's first residential homes for women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. Founded in 1951, Friendly House has given tens of thousands of women the resources to lead productive and meaningful lives by providing personalized care in a supportive environment. As a social model living facility, Friendly House offers full time supervision and has garnered an exceptionally high recovery rate of over 72%. Friendly House’s aim is to provide services to any alcoholic/drug-addicted woman who is ready to make a commitment to recovery. No woman in crisis is turned away due to inability to pay residence fees. Its primary goals are to achieve a stabilized recovery from the cycle of addiction, renew family relationships and achieve productive community reintegration.


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To purchase tickets please call (310) 929-7826