The Friends of Dorothy Guild

Announces Spring on the Runway Fashion Show Rave III

BIGGER – BETTER – BEYOND IMAGINATION

May 23, 2012

IRVINE, CA – The Friends of Dorothy Guild benefiting AIDS Services Foundation OC holds its annual spring fashion show – this year on May 23 starting at 6 p.m. The runway is bigger and longer, more fashions than ever before, plus the silent and live auctions with beyond-your-imagination items.

Spring on the Runway Fashion Show Rave III will be held at Susie and Kevin Coleman’s warehouse at 3130 Airway Ave. in Costa Mesa – just steps from the John Wayne Airport runway. This year’s show includes live commentary by The Friends of Dorothy Guild Founder and Chairwoman Barbara Venezia and OC Register editor John Fabris – welcoming fashions by Margaritaville Apparel for men, Dark 8 Custom Leather, West Coast Leather of San Francisco, Rod Alan custom made menswear, Tulum Island Boutique and fantasy gowns by Clay Sadler.

The show runs the gamut from evening wear, sportswear, resort wear, golf wear, workout gear and the signature Dorothy finale – men’s underwear, provided by Freedom Reigns.

Venezia said, “This year truly is going to top every fashion show The Friends of Dorothy Guild has ever done. Our fashion raves are always a sellout with a waiting list.  It is truly, a not-to-be-missed event.”

To date, the Dorothys have raised more than $600,000 for ASF, We couldn’t have accomplished this without the generosity of our partnering vendors and members, “said Venezia.

The stunning models are from Otto Models, hair and make-up by MAC and Studio 4 Salon. Catering provided by Original Tommy’s, Sundried Tomato, The Meat House, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Diva Cupcakes and Barefoot Wine and Bubbly. Special thanks to Susie and Kevin Coleman for the Rave venue.

Tickets are just $65 for non-members and $55 per person for guild members. (You can become a member, purchase tickets, become a sponsor or contribute to the silent auction by visiting friendsofdorothy.org)  

Special thanks go to The Crean Foundation, Center Club, and Classic Party Rentals.

The money raised goes to support ASF programs such as food bank, housing, counseling, HIV testing and education. For over 25 years ASF has provided services throughout our community to those affected and infected by HIV and AIDS.

Media contact: Tim Dunn, PR Chair

714.543.6687 or timothybdunn@yahoo.com

Curtis Stallard from our favorite underwear company, Freedom Reigns shows Annemarie some of the newest pieces he's planning to put in the fashion show. 

Barbara says Curtis has his Red Shoe Award prominently displayed in his LA showroom. We're looking forward to another great grand finale for this year's show courtesy of Freedom Reigns. 

Visit their website: http://freedomreignsclothing.com/

Toni Palmiere and Art Holmes of Margaritaville Apparel are excited to be participating in the Dorothy Fashion Show Rave on May 23, 2012. 

Dorothy Annemarie Miller-Jones takes a look at some of the merchandise. Annemarie will be coordinator of the show this year with chairman Barbara Venezia

Casual men's looks with great fabrics makes this collection fun and comfortable to wear. 

http://margaritavilleapparel.com/

I'm surrounded by Santa and the Friends of Dorothy Guild elves in this photo. The guild had a banner year of fundraising for AIDS Services Foundation and I'm so proud of their hard work.

What's hard work for me this time of year is wrapping presents!  I'm a terrible wrapper, so when I was asked to judge a gift wrapping contest at Crystal Court, I jumped at the chance and had some fun...Read on...  

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