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It was a night to remember. The Salvation Army Central Okanagan hosted their second fashion show this year Army Rouge at the Capri Hotel.
The show featured community members and staff from The Salvation Army Thrift Stores. Karen Hill of the Capital News and Kathy Butler of Okanagan College were just two of the celebrity models.
"We wanted to showcase the diversity of women and celebrate fashion," states Patty Lou Bryant, Communications Coordinator. "Fashion is about how you feel," explains Patty Lou. "If a garment fits and you feel fabulous then you have nailed fashion perfectly. We want women to know their bodies are absolutely perfect and fashion showcases their beauty."
The Army Rouge fashion show also offered silent auction items. There were such brands as Escada, Hugo Boss, Joseph Ribkoff and shoes from Sauro, Josef Seibel and Etienne Aigner. The silent auction sales total over $1000.
The attendees received a swag bag full of gifts including jewelry and discount coupons. Over 40 door prizes were given out. Fashions from the show will be available for sale at the Rutland Thrift Store Tuesday at 9am.
"Doing a fashion show is so much fun," claims Patty Lou. "However, our purpose is two fold. One to show case the amazing clothing at our thrift stores. And two most importantly, to raise funds for The Salvation Army. Funds are used for helping our community, everything from our Food Bank to aid during disasters like the fires this summer. Love that this event will help families here in the Okanagan."
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About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882
and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 128 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, providing shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in our community.
