Flair 2011 Event Combined Fashion and Philanthropy

Last Saturday, Lynda, Rick and Jordan Wood of Davis Imperial, along with Saks Fifth Avenue, the 900 North Michigan Shops, and with the generosity of others were honored to support and attend the Chicago Lighthouse’s first Flair event. A treasure trove of designer and couture clothing and accessories were showcased in a fashion show (preceded by a delicious breakfast and lovely gift bags) at Saks and available for purchase along with an amazing selection of additional "finds" at a wonderful pop-up store at the 900 North Michigan Shops throughout the weekend.

A foundation that gives hope to the blind and visually impaired, Chicago Lighthouse has been around for 100 years and offers an array of educational, training and employment opportunities. The Flair event combined fashion with philanthropy, allowing women of Chicago to purchase the designs shown in the Saturday morning fashion show at a greatly discounted price (up to 80% off!) in support of the foundation—in fact, all proceeds went to help those with vision impairments.

As a company so involved in the fabric of Chicago and its communities, the Davis team loved attending and supporting Flair not only to appreciate the incredible designs and to meet fabulous Chicago women and men, but also to continuously give back to those in need, and to the city that’s given so much to them. Below are some of their favorite pictures from this very special event. To find out more about Chicago Lighthouse, visit their website here, and as always, thanks for reading!

Individuals Who Make This Incredible Charity and Event Possible:

Sandy Forysthe, Board of Directors and Janet Szlyk, Ph.D, President, Executive Director of Chicago Lighthouse

Flair Co-Chairs Lynn Cooper, Ellie Thompson, and Kaye Rahn

Lynda Wood of Davis Imperial Cleaners and
 Jeff Byron, Vice President and General Manager, Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago

 Cassandra A. Gaddo, Editor-in-Chief of Today's Chicago Woman; Lynda Wood, Davis Imperial Cleaners;
Sharren Leigh, President and Founder of Today's Chicago Woman



Sarah Harrington, Manager of Special Events/Financial Development



Rick, Lynda and Jordan Wood of Davis Imperial Cleaners

Runway Show Pics:



Mary Ann Arbogast and friend



Christina Tran

Patricia Ward and her dog, Serious

The Finale



Shopping!

Rick Wood was ecstatic about finding a vintage Hermes scarf for Lynda Wood, his wife of 41 years!

Special thanks to Ed Estrada and Mike White for their fantastic photography!