Fashion Show with a Twist was a night of beauty. Beautiful Venue. Beautiful Fashion from LuluLemon and RuthAnn Boutique. Beautiful crafts from local vendors.
But the most beautiful thing at the event was not something that could be seen. Rather, it was something to be felt. Everyone at Fashion Show with a Twist walked into the Tonawanda Castle with positive ambitions and left with a true sense of perspective.
The evening was filled with smiling faces as the guests enjoyed the night’s activities. Attendees were invited to shop from the participating local vendors and enter a basket raffle filled with generously donated items. There were reminders, though, of why everyone was gathered for this event. A Haven House art project entitled “Talk a Walk in My Shoes” was on display at one table. Domestic abuse survivors decorated these shoes with images, phrases and other decorations as a way of expressing their untold stories. Two survivors of domestic violence, Naomi and Sarah, exhibited their strength as they walked the runway during the titular fashion show. The crowd showed its support by enthusiastically applauding as these models demonstrated that they would not be defined by their past experiences.
While expressing the seriousness of domestic violence throughout the fashion show, WGRZ personality Heather Ly, sporting a walking boot, was also able to help provide some levity. This was particularly evident as she spoke of the evening’s two youngest models, Desmond Truesdale, Jr. and Parker Loecher, who won the hearts of everyone in the audience. Desmond showed off his impressive walking skills and big smile, while Parker blew kisses to the crowd. In the moment, these two young gentlemen received wild applause. The symbolism of their participation at a benefit for a domestic violence shelter, though, resonates beyond the night’s proceedings—that through our actions and teachings today, we will pass our ideals to the next generation.
Child & Family Services would like to thank all guests, models, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, workers and anyone else who helped make Fashion Show with a Twist such a successful night.
Haven House is always here for you. The 24-hour hotline can be reached at (716) 884-6000.
Fashion Show with a Twist was a night of beauty. Beautiful Venue. Beautiful Fashion. Beautiful crafts from local vendors.
But the most beautiful thing at the event was not something that could be seen. Rather, it was something to be felt. Everyone at Fashion Show with a Twist walked into Samuel’s Grande Manor with positive ambitions and left with a true sense of perspective.
The evening was filled with smiling faces as the guests enjoyed the night’s activities. Attendees were invited to shop from the participating local vendors and enter a basket raffle filled with generously donated items. There were reminders, though, of why everyone was gathered for this event. A Haven House art project entitled “Windows to Our Future” was on display. Domestic abuse survivors designed individual canvases to represent their journey. The individual canvases were then placed together to form one cohesive piece.
Some of the evening’s models were survivors of domestic violence, exhibiting their strength as they walked the runway during the titular fashion show. The crowd showed its support by enthusiastically applauding as these models demonstrated that they would not be defined by their past experiences.
Child & Family Services would like to thank all guests, models, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, workers and anyone else who helped make Fashion Show with a Twist such a successful night.
Haven House is always here for you. The 24-hour hotline can be reached at 716.884.6000.
Haven House is always here for you. The 24-hour hotline can be reached at (716) 884-6000.