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Photos by Kayleigh Omang
Above: Roland Moser and Nati Schabat Left: Overall, the color theme for the morning was black, gold and red.
SPARCCle on the Runway: Fashion Police
Thursday, Feb. 15, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota | Benefiting Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) KAYLEIGH OMANG BLACK TIE REPORTER
S Co-Chairwomen Carol Pleas, Emily Walsh and Jill Raleigh
TOTALLY ’80S
SPARCC’s runway was styled with pieces from the Treasure Chest boutique. The fashions were inspired by the ’80s, featuring mostly bold, solid colors. Fanny packs also made an appearance — a trend that seems to be making a comeback.
hopping discounted designer fashion, sipping fine wine and watching a fashion show. What more can a girl want for a Thursday? Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center hosted the glamorous SPARCCle on the Runway: Fashion Police, on Feb. 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The morning started with shopping from Treasure Chest boutique, SPARRC’s resale store. Coach handbags, Prada shoes and multiple racks of clothing kept attendees busy digging for their perfect find. Raffle rings also lit up the shopping aisles, with guests hoping to win prizes such as a night at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, a watercolor painting of Lake Superior and the most “priceless” win of all, a golden valet ticket to skip to the front of the line.
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