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Fashion show to benefit Zoo NWF The Zoo Northwest Florida is accepting entries for the inaugural Couture for a Cause fashion show to be held April 18 at Seville Quarter in Pensacola. Deadline for entries is March 31. Anyone can enter, but only 50 designs will be featured in the gala fashion show at Phineas Phogg. The event will feature designs from individuals and teams in the community who submit outfits made of at least 75 percent recycled or reused materials. The Zoo hopes that the creative designs will encourage the community to take a new look at conservation, innovative recycling and fashion. The outfits will be judged by local celebrities with prizes awarded for Use of Recycled Materials, Creativity, Originality, Most Outrageous, Most Wearable and OH MY GOSH - I've got to have it! Proceeds benefit the Zoo's mission, conservation through education, which serves over 18,000 children a year. Sponsorship packages are also available from $250 to $5,000. Benefits for event sponsors vary but all will receive a VIP goody bag and preferred seating. Advance tickets are $25; $35 at the door. VIP tickets, which include a goody bag and preferred seating, is available at $45. Those interested in designing an outfit must submit their original designs by March 31 along with a $25 application fee per outfit to: The Zoo of Northwest Florida Re: Couture for a Cause 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze 32563 To become a sponsor or for additional information please visit www.thezoonorthwestflorida. org or contact event chair, Linda Kellner, at lindakellner@ mchsi.com. |
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