(Newport, RI)– Ophelia’s Wardrobe, benefiting Child & Family’s Ophelia Programs, returns, Friday June 10th and Saturday June 11th, and will be held at Ochre Court Mansion in Newport. The event kicks off Friday from 7-11pm with a cocktail preview sale and Style Week Runway Show.
Friday night guests will be allowed to preview and purchase designer and gently used vintage women’s and men’s fashions from Ophelia’s Wardrobe and New England’s premier fashion designers. It will also offer a unique opportunity to bid on and purchase clothing from the personal collection of the late Doris Duke.
“We are extremely excited to have Style Week join our efforts this year providing a fabulous runway show,” stated Keith Tavares, Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Child and Family. “Guests will see some of the hottest up-and-coming fashion designs before they debut at Style Week Providence in August 2011. They will also have the exclusive opportunity to purchase one- of- a- kind fashions directly from the designers in addition to gently used designer and vintage clothing.”
The Style Week Runway show, produced by event co-chairs Rosanna Ortiz Sinel, Andrea Valentini and committee member Jonathan Joseph Peters will feature the following designers: Andrea Valentini, Avni Trivedi, Jessica Abernethy, Jennifer Greeke, Jonathan Joseph Peters and Samuel Vartan.
“Helping produce the Ophelia’s Wardrobe event gives me the opportunity to use my chosen medium of fashion to make a difference in the lives of all of the special young women this program reaches out to,” according to designer Jonathan Joseph Peters contestant on season 7 of Lifetimes Project Runway. “Both Style Week and my personal brand Jonathan Joseph Peters are proud and humbled to be included in this chic and philanthropic event.”
Ophelia’s Wardrobe will have everything from funky accessories to unique evening and casual wear at prices you won’t find anywhere else. Smart shoppers will find designer and vintage clothing from Armani, Guy Laroche, Valentino, Vintage Lilly Pulitzer, Brooks Brothers, Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Laurent, Christian Dior, Givenchy, and more at deeply discounted prices . The event also offers a rare opportunity to acquire fabulous clothing from the personal collection of the late Doris Duke.
“We are extremely excited to have the designer outfits from Doris Duke’s personal collection available at Ophelia’s Wardrobe again this year”, stated Mary Ambrogi, Ophelia’s Wardrobe event co-chair. “In addition to Ms. Duke’s outfits we have assembled an unbelievable collection of unique vintage and designer clothing, hats, handbags, shoes and accessories! Shoppers will be amazed at the quality. What a great opportunity to walk away with a stylish bargain while supporting girls and young women from our community!”
The Friday evening event is styled by Richard Carbotti and Perfect Surroundings and features hors d’oeuvres from Pranzi Catering and a full open bar. Tickets for this special preview and runway show can be purchased through the Child and Family website: www.childandfamilyri.com or by calling Sharon Lavallee at 401-848- 4123.
On Saturday June 11th the public is welcomed at no charge to shop at the Ophelia’s Wardrobe Sale from 10am -2pm. Purchases will be supporting Child & Family’s Ophelia Programs, a set of services designed to inspire, educate, and support girls and young women in Newport County and beyond. Purchases accepted in cash, local check, and most credit cards. All items sold as is. Call 401-848-4123 for more information.
The Child & Family Ophelia Programs are an innovative and inspiring series of community forums for girls and young women. The program welcomes and engages girls and young women between the ages of 11 and 18 from diverse backgrounds in a safe and inviting environment to explore the social, psychological and cultural issues which have a lifelong impact on their development. Child & Family is a private, 501(c) 3 Social Service Agency. Every day since 1866, members of the Newport County community have come together at C&F to receive help, to give help and to support the work of others. 365 days a year, C&F is working to provide compassionate care to all those who are in need. With an outstanding reputation, solid financial history and exceptional professional staff, C&F is the oldest and largest social service agency in Newport County. It is where people turn for help with personal and family emergencies.
