Country Friends Art of Fashion, the nonprofit’s tribute to fall and philanthropy, hits the runway on September 15 at the Rancho Santa Fe Inn. South Coast Plaza’s leading luxury retailers including Oscar de la Renta, Isabel Marant, Monique Lhuillier, Bally, Lafayette 148 New York, Max Mara, Moncler, Ralph Lauren and Saks Fifth Avenue will be at the event.

Award-winning ABC 10News anchor Kimberly Hunt will host The Art of Fashion, co-chaired by Keareen Hayward, Sandy Nolan and Melissa Wilkins. The event recognizes Country Friends volunteers for his longtime contributions to his 68-year-old nonprofit that raises funds that benefit San Diego County charities through events and Rancho Santa Fe consignment stores. is a tribute to

“It’s autumn when the giant outdoor tent takes shape in the park across from The Inn,” said Suzanne Newman, president of The Country Friends. “What’s amazing is that this annual event has been held for over 65 years.” For the past 18 years, Country Friends has partnered with South Coast Plaza to raise significant funding for many nonprofits. I’ve been The TCF Board of Directors selects charities each fall after careful review and site visits. Since its founding in 1954, Country Friends has donated more than $14 million of her $14 million to those in need, including women, children, the elderly, military personnel and the disabled.

Funding will come from sponsors, patrons, a live auction, an opportunity draw featuring designer handbags, apparel and jewelry, and 10% of sales at the South Coast Plaza mini boutique located on Zain’s lawn offering fashion, fragrance and accessories. Collected through %. This year’s participating boutiques include Buccellati, Camila, Furla, Jo Malone London, Max Mara, Mulberry, Oscar de la Renta and Vitra Eyewear.

The grand prize in the live auction is Scott Dunn Luxury Travel’s ‘Ultimate Antarctic Adventure’, valued at $38,390, for a 12-day cruise for two aboard Aurora’s state-of-the-art expedition vessel, the Sylvia Earle. Other prizes include $12,500 amethyst and diamond drop earrings from John Matty Co., $12,500 getaway to the luxurious Conrad Punta de Mita in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, and round-trip airfare 2 from Alaska Airlines. Includes a $6,500 facial rejuvenation package from Allurant Medical. spa.

Linda Sansone & Associates will sponsor the event’s opening Champagne Reception, featuring light refreshments from The French Gourmet, raffle displays and a popular photo lounge. After the runway show, guests flocked to The Inn’s Crockett Lawn for a roasted beetroot salad with butter lettuce, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and pumpkin seeds, sautéed kale, sweet white corn puree, broccolini, and roasted pepper coulis. . Dessert is keema lime tart. Vegetarian options are also available. The Art of Fashion concludes with ‘Sip, Shop, and Support’, an opportunity to continue boutique shopping.

“Couture” sponsors include Les and Deborah Cross, Hene Jaguar Land Rover, Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, Warren Family Foundation and Wells Fargo. “Fashionista” is sponsored by Dr. Melanie Palm of Art of Skin MD, The Mirandon Foundation for Hope, Nani Pua Skin Care and Torrey Pines Bank. “Designer” sponsors include Caryne Hayward and Stephanie Wilbur, Performance K9 Training & Boarding and SKY Facial Plastic Surgery. Patron Party before Art of Fashion.

The Art of Fashion Commission includes Alicia Armstrong, Anahi Arata, Andrea Navarsen Waite, Ben Beard, Bonnie Wright, Chris Carlyle, Christina McConne-Green, Dana Schultz-Sarazine and Deborah.・Includes Cross, Elia Slan, Irina Shikoff, Gene Waters, and Laura White. , Laura McKinnon-Chapman, Leslie Reinares, Linda Bullock, Linda Royster Cook, Maggie Bobilev, Marci Kavanaugh, Marian Zvik, Marla Zanelli, Mia Park, Rebecca Fisher, Rita Lancaster-Hannah , Stacey Barba, Stephanie Wilbur, Valerie Parker, Vivian Capozza, and Yvette Letourneau.

The September 15th event runs from 10am to 3pm. For more information, or to sponsor The Art of Fashion, contact Country Friends at (858) 756-1192, ext. 4, or admin@thecountryfriends.org.