Saks Fifth Avenue participated in the charitable holiday spirit with a fashion event to support the international charity Save the Children. Saks manager, Billie Messina, welcomed the standing room only audience. She said that“We’re so proud to host this benefit for Save the Children for the second year in a row.”
Event co-chair, Shonu Pande, described Save the Children’s “Survive to Five” program, which the event was initiated to benefit. She told the packed audience “One dollar will buy an antibiotic course for a week for a child with pneumonia.” “So what you do here tonight will make a very real difference in the lives of children across the globe.” There was a festive mood and guests were inspired to buy by Saks’ promise to donate ten percent of the sales to Save the Children.
Model Deanna Bastianich and Luz Agrest modeled beautifully . “This is my second year modeling for this event,” said Deanna.
Luz Agrest said “It’s just wonderful to see so many people here to support the work of Save the Children,” Luz said. “And it’s fun to wear these beautiful clothes. This Gucci dress is gorgeous.”