Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center supporters strut their stuff at annual fashion show

SPARCCle on the Runway: Fashion is Architecture was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.

  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 8:54 p.m. February 16, 2017
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Coco Chanel inspired the theme for this year’s SPARCCle on the Runway fashion show and luncheon. The annual fundraiser for Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center was dubbed “Fashion is Architecture” after the quote by the renowned fashion designer, and organizers decided to use the event to honor Guy Peterson, the award-winning architect who designed SPARCC’s Emergency Shelter.

Attendees first enjoyed two hours of boutique shopping in the ballroom lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota before heading inside the ballroom for lunch.

After the meal, SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays and SPARCC Founder Jean Gay honored Guy Peterson with an award for all his work on the shelter.

Soon after it was time for the main event. The fashion show featured outfits from SPARCC’s Treasure Chest, the organization’s resale store from which 100% of the proceeds go towards SPARCC services and programs.

SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays, SPARCC Auxiliary President Linda Bergen and SPARCC Board Chair Susan Erhart
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays, SPARCC Auxiliary President Linda Bergen and SPARCC Board Chair Susan Erhart
Co-Chairwoman Luisa Goldman with Chairwoman Dori Zingmond
Co-Chairwoman Luisa Goldman with Chairwoman Dori Zingmond
Co-Chairwoman Carol Chiarella and Diane Muldoon
Co-Chairwoman Carol Chiarella and Diane Muldoon
Aileen Cornbleet and Patricia Harmon
Aileen Cornbleet and Patricia Harmon
Monica Streacker and Mary Sue Baker
Monica Streacker and Mary Sue Baker
Robyn Collins shops before lunch.
Robyn Collins shops before lunch.
Lynne Norwood, Colleen Davis, Phyllis Pecorella, Deena Hackett and Fil Peck
Lynne Norwood, Colleen Davis, Phyllis Pecorella, Deena Hackett and Fil Peck
Ellen Murphy and Dr. Barbara Hajjar
Ellen Murphy and Dr. Barbara Hajjar
Jane Krombeen strikes a pose during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Jane Krombeen strikes a pose during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Charlotte Hinman, Karin Leereveld and Megan Micale
Charlotte Hinman, Karin Leereveld and Megan Micale
Francie Hall, Vivian Eggers and Carolyn Eggers
Francie Hall, Vivian Eggers and Carolyn Eggers
Several 1950’s-style hats and other accessories from SPARCC’s Treasure Chest resale shop were on sale during boutique shopping time.
Several 1950’s-style hats and other accessories from SPARCC’s Treasure Chest resale shop were on sale during boutique shopping time.
Lydia McIntire, Marge Lavender, Martha Voyles and Diane Bye
Lydia McIntire, Marge Lavender, Martha Voyles and Diane Bye
Carolyn Ehrman, Kathleen Knapp, Carol Keller and Marcia Ward
Carolyn Ehrman, Kathleen Knapp, Carol Keller and Marcia Ward
There was a plastic bag hidden under one of the plates at every table to decide who would be the lucky winner of the floral centerpiece.
There was a plastic bag hidden under one of the plates at every table to decide who would be the lucky winner of the floral centerpiece.
Linda Bush and Mary Harper
Linda Bush and Mary Harper
Jackie Clemons, Susan Lanier and Marilyn Billib
Jackie Clemons, Susan Lanier and Marilyn Billib
Honorary Chairwoman Kimberley Carreiro hits the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Honorary Chairwoman Kimberley Carreiro hits the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Melissa Howard and Mimi Carlin
Melissa Howard and Mimi Carlin
Kathleen O' Hara, Jill Raleigh and Sue Berry
Kathleen O' Hara, Jill Raleigh and Sue Berry
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays presents Honoree Guy W. Peterson with his award alongside SPARCC Founder Jean Gay.
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays presents Honoree Guy W. Peterson with his award alongside SPARCC Founder Jean Gay.
Daniela Kaskey, Jessica Fleming and Gail Bowden
Daniela Kaskey, Jessica Fleming and Gail Bowden
Coral Pleas, Michael Pleas and Jane Krombeen
Coral Pleas, Michael Pleas and Jane Krombeen
Honorary Chairwoman Kimberley Carreiro hits the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Honorary Chairwoman Kimberley Carreiro hits the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Chris Melick, Debbie Rossi and Cathi Thomaides
Chris Melick, Debbie Rossi and Cathi Thomaides
Deborah Auer-Bill and Kathryn Carr
Deborah Auer-Bill and Kathryn Carr
Guests enjoyed a dessert tray that consisted of macarons, chocolate cake bites, chocolate-covered strawberries and several tarts.
Guests enjoyed a dessert tray that consisted of macarons, chocolate cake bites, chocolate-covered strawberries and several tarts.
Nati Shabat and Roland Moser
Nati Shabat and Roland Moser
Sue Gavetti and Michelle Witzer
Sue Gavetti and Michelle Witzer
Jane Krombeen struts the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Jane Krombeen struts the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Gina Love, Kristen Gentile, Valerie Parsons and Stephanie Donnelly
Gina Love, Kristen Gentile, Valerie Parsons and Stephanie Donnelly
Betsey Gentile with her daughter, Kristen Gentile
Betsey Gentile with her daughter, Kristen Gentile
Models do one final strut down the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Models do one final strut down the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays with Honoree Guy W. Peterson and SPARCC Founder Jean Gay
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays with Honoree Guy W. Peterson and SPARCC Founder Jean Gay
Mason Ayres, Deb Coleman, Tanjee Lance and Sally Schule
Mason Ayres, Deb Coleman, Tanjee Lance and Sally Schule
Silver Obsession sold several statement pieces of jewelry such as this silver pendant.
Silver Obsession sold several statement pieces of jewelry such as this silver pendant.
SPARCC Founder Jean Gay, SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays and Honoree Guy W. Peterson
SPARCC Founder Jean Gay, SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays and Honoree Guy W. Peterson
Roland Moser and Graci McGillicuddy
Roland Moser and Graci McGillicuddy
Britt Riner and Lauren Wohlwend
Britt Riner and Lauren Wohlwend
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays encourages attendees to donate to the organization.
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays encourages attendees to donate to the organization.
Diane Muir hits the runway in a vintage Lilly Pulitzer dress during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Diane Muir hits the runway in a vintage Lilly Pulitzer dress during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Kathleen Collins passes Erin Duggan on the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Kathleen Collins passes Erin Duggan on the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Kathleen Collins struts her stuff during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Kathleen Collins struts her stuff during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Honorary Chairwoman Kimberley Carreiro hits the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Honorary Chairwoman Kimberley Carreiro hits the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Laura Dykstra shows off an outfit from SPARCC' s Treasure Chest during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Laura Dykstra shows off an outfit from SPARCC' s Treasure Chest during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Linda Patzmann struts her stuff during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Linda Patzmann struts her stuff during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Melba Jimenez walks the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Melba Jimenez walks the runway during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Susan Jasin struts her stuff during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.
Susan Jasin struts her stuff during the fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.

 

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