Top Designers Support Fashionable Philanthropy For Lighthouse International's 35th Anniversary Spring 2007 Posh Sale (Archive)
Sponsored by
Barabetta, Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd., Loehmann's, Walter C. Maffei Architect, Juli B., The New York Times, The New York Observer, Titan Cares
(New York, New York) April 10, 2007 - Lighthouse International's Spring 2007 POSH sale, chaired by Helen O'Hagan and sponsored by Barabetta, Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd, Loehmann's, Walter C Maffei Architect, Juli B., The New York Times, The New York Observer, and Titan Cares celebrates 35 years of fashionable philanthropy at the four-day designer clothing and accessory sale from May 8th to 13th at Lighthouse International on 110 East 60th Street. There will be a Benefit Sneak Preview from 5 to 9PM on Wednesday, May 9th.
Devoted brand name and vintage shoppers will join the masses for the first picks of over 150 racks and 30,000 new and gently used garments and accessories, including those from the closets of such style setters as the late Nan Kempner and Gloria Vanderbilt and those from top brand name designers to benefit Lighthouse International, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vision and to providing critically needed health care services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss.
All non-taxed clothing (from petite to plus sizes), accessories, jewelry, bags, hats, outer and evening wear, fur coats and wedding dresses for all men, women and children will be marked at an 80%+ discount of the fair market price. Top designers include Adrienne Vittadini, Anne Klein New York, Bill Blass, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Charlie Rocket, Christian A. New York, Christian Dior, Coach, Dunhill, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hanes, Hanro USA, John Anthony, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Limited Editions for Her, Manolo Blahnik, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Miriam Haskell, Pink, POLO/Ralph Lauren, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tocca, Tod's, Turnbull & Asser, Vineyard Vines, Wee Me, and Zac Posen.
Doors open for a Benefit Sneak Preview on Wednesday, May 9th from 5-9PM and to the public from Thursday, May 10th to Sunday, May 13th from 11AM - 7PM. To purchase tickets in advance for the Benefit Preview Tickets of $250, Preview tickets of $150 (both include complimentary four day pass to the public sale), general admission of a $30 four-day pass or $10 per day ticket, please visit www.Lighthouse.org/ or call 212.821.9445.
In addition to the New York sale, 10-15 selected signature items will be featured in an exclusive preview sale on eBay from May 2nd-9th. To donate gently used clothes, shoes and accessories please drop off your donations at 110 East 60th Street, Monday - Friday, 10AM - 4PM or to arrange for pick up service in the Manhattan area, call 212.821.9300. All donations are 100% tax deductible (Please include an itemized list of the fair market value of your donation)
Founded in 1905, Lighthouse International is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vision and to providing critically needed health care services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss. Through services, education, research and advocacy, the Lighthouse enables people with low vision and blindness to enjoy safe, independent and productive lives. For more information about vision loss, its causes and what you can do about it, contact Lighthouse International at 1-800-829-0500. For more information about the Lighthouse, visit www.Lighthouse.org
