| THE DRAKE HOTEL
THINKS WE ARE BEAUTIFUL EVEN THOUGH WE ARE OVER
50
 The
Drake Hotel is having “50 & BEAUTIFUL”
Catwalk Friday Specials. The upcoming event will
be on October 23 from 1:00 to 5:00. And the official
hatter will be Joy Scott.
50 & Beautiful is a special
afternoon event that celebrates influential women,
ages 50 and above, from all walks of life. During
Afternoon Tea on Fridays in October, guests will
be treated to fashion shows, showcasing collections
from five of Chicago designers.
For this specific event all models are 50 and
above. Some of our featured models and contributors
include: Former model/actress, fashion editor,
and blogger Candace Jordan Former model/dancer/actress
turned activist, Cookie Cohen, Owner & Executive
VP of Rogers and Holland’s Jewelers, Juell
Kadet
This very special catwalk is a fundraiser dedicated
to the courageous spirit of Lynn Sage. The Lynn
Sage Cancer Research Foundation supports innovative
contributions to the understanding, research and
treatment of breast cancer, in partnership with
Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Robert
H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern
University. All of our designers, and some models,
will be donating their favorite piece to be displayed
for silent auction. All proceeds will benefit
this foundation.
Reservations required for an afternoon of High
Fashion. Guests will be served tea, scones, finger
sandwiches and pastries, while watching the fashion
show.
Tickets for this event are $29 each and reservations
are required. Contact Shaun at 312-932-4619 -
shaun.rajah@hilton.com
for information or a reservation.
 Joy
Scott Milliner
Joy Scott is a British hat designer with
a passion for the unique. After studying fashion
design at the Academy of Merchandising and Design
and the London College of Fashion, Joy studied
for a C&G and HNC in Millinery Design, at
the Kensington and Chelsea College in London.
To add to the uniqueness of her designs, Joy also
studied special millinery techniques with Marie
O'Regan, Royal Milliner to the Queen. Joy finds
inspiration everywhere and sees hats in nearly
everything- from the architectural shapes of buildings
to modern furniture designs and sculptural shapes.
And all her trims are handmade, using couture
millinery techniques. www.joymillinery.com
Item to be auctioned off: Pink Fur felt Hat
trimmed with Swarovski components and stripped
coque feathers valued at $325.00
The Drake Hotel is also hosting their 4th Annual
Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 31 from 9pm
to 12:30 at the Palm Court, Tea Room & Lounge.
There is live entertainment by Barry & The
Flat Cats, Swing Sextet and Masquerade Ball dance.
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