The Country Friends Art of Fashion
Join us on Thursday, September 12, at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe for The Country Friends’ annual celebration of fall and philanthropy, The Art of Fashion. This year's event is particularly special as it marks the 70th anniversary of The Country Friends, a nonprofit that has generously contributed $15 million to San Diego County-based charities since its founding in 1954.
The day’s festivities will kick off at 10:00 AM with a champagne reception on The Inn’s picturesque lawn, sponsored by Linda Sansone & Associates. Guests will enjoy light bites from The French Gourmet, a photo lounge, and an exciting opportunity drawing featuring designer handbags, staycations, and luxurious spa treatments. There will also be mini-boutiques by South Coast Plaza, including selections from Balmain, Camilla, Furla, Isabel Marant, Lanvin, Max Mara, Oscar de la Renta, and Vitra Eyewear, with 10% of sales benefiting The Country Friends.
The highlight of the event, The Art of Fashion Runway Show, will showcase the stunning fall-winter collections from South Coast Plaza’s leading luxury retailers, including Balmain, Camilla, Isabel Marant, Lanvin, Max Mara, Michael Kors Collection, Missoni, Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Following the runway show, guests will indulge in a three-course luncheon with wine and have the opportunity to participate in a live auction featuring exclusive items like amethyst cushion drop earrings from John Matty Co., a culinary experience with “Sam the Cooking Guy,” and luxurious getaways.
The event will conclude with “Sip, Shop, and Support,” where attendees can continue shopping while mingling with friends, all in support of a great cause.
This year’s honorary chair is philanthropist Joan Waitt, with Tamara Lafarga-Joseph and MJ Wittman serving as co-chairs. Sandra Maas, an award-winning broadcast journalist and community leader, will emcee the event.
The Country Friends is proud to celebrate its 20-year partnership with South Coast Plaza, the event’s presenting sponsor. Additional sponsors include Wells Fargo, Joan Waitt, Floit Properties, Inc., Les and Deborah Cross, and many more dedicated supporters.
We look forward to seeing you at what promises to be a day of fashion, philanthropy, and celebration!
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Event Website.