Bravo TV's Beth Bowen of There Goes Motherhood to Host: A Fashion Show & Holiday Toy Drive, Benefiting Toys for Tots and a Santa Monica Charity at Le Meridien Delfina

Santa Monica, CA, December 06, 2016 --(PR.com)-- With an innovative fashion collaboration, Fashion Speaks and The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles will shine brightly with a fabulous red carpet fashion charity extravaganza. On the same night, under the same roof and on the same runway, seasoned fashion designers will come together with Art Institute’s student designers. Headline designers include: Adolfo Sanchez, The House of Chapple by Reco Chapple, Naima X Hirota by America’s Next Top Model Winner (Cycle 4) Naima Mora, celebrity fashion designer Maggie Barry and Project Runway’s Joshua Christiansen. Official Hair and Makeup Sponsor TNT Agency will work behind the scenes bringing to life each designer’s vision. Guests will enjoy a creative on-site art gallery and luxurious beauty and style lounge sponsored by women’s empowerment brand Iconic Beauty. By stopping by The Iconic Beauty Style Lounge, guests will have an opportunity to enter to win 1-free night stay at Le Meridien Delfina Hotel and a wine tasting tour for two at Hafagen Cellers in Napa Valley.

All will take place at the ultra-luxurious Starwood-brand hotel Le Meridien Delfina (Santa Monica, California) hosted by Bravo TV star Beth Bowen of There Goes Motherhood. This event will also serve as a holiday toy drive for US Marine’s organization Toys for Tots. US Marines will be in uniform on-site collecting unwrapped toys for economically challenged children. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Pico Youth Center, a community charitable organization focusing on youth violence prevention.

Fashion Speaks is an annual charity benefit and fashion show known for adding excitement to nightlife events by injecting a fierce combination of theatrical music performances, fashion film debut and electric fashion show openings into an already packed line up of talent. This multi-faceted event includes VIP reception, beauty and style lounges, on-site art gallery and runway show followed by an incredible after party.

On December 11th Fashion Speaks will present “Concepts: From Sketchbook to Runway” in conjunction with The Art Institute sponsored by Dash Pereira Nightlife and Event Influencer, Iconic Beauty and RED Interactive Agency with fashion shows at 8:30pm and 9:30pm.

Bloggers, tastemakers and influencers are invited to VIP reception to enjoy specialty cocktails provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, champagne provided by Moreno Champagne and cupcakes provided by Sprinkles Cupcakes. Le Meridien Delfina will provide delicious hors d’oeuvres for VIP guests. Celebrity and media arrivals begin at 6 pm.

This is a free event to attend, guests must RSVP and bring an unwrapped toy for entry.

Visit www.fashionspeaksla.com for RSVP information.

Fashion Speaks is produced by Joshua Washington.

Press contact: Kimberly Cozzens at press@fashionspeaksla.com.