LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL’S
POSH FASHION SALE FEATURES TOP DESIGNERS INCLUDING CAROLINA HERRERA, COACH,
BURBERRY AND RALPH LAUREN AT DEEP DISCOUNTS
PREVIEW EVENT WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 & OFFICIAL SALE THURSDAY,
MAY 13 THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 16
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New York, NY – New York’s leading fashion fundraiser
featuring clothes and accessories from top designers
such as Carolina Herrera, Christian Lacroix,
Douglas Hannant, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren,
Manolo Blahnik, Coach, Burberry and more, will kick
off with a preview event on Wednesday, May 12th,
followed by the public sale Thursday, May 13th
through May 16th. Supported by actress
Kim Cattrall, the 38th annual event also
features clothing donated by Vogue’s Hamish Bowles.
POSH benefits Lighthouse International, a leading
non-profit organization dedicated to fighting vision
loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment.
The four-day sale features thousands of items,
including new and gently worn clothing, shoes and
accessories for women, men and children. New items
are replenished daily.
According to Kim Cattrall, a star of the upcoming
movie Sex and
the City 2,
“I have been involved in Lighthouse
International’s POSH sale for years.
I absolutely love the idea of fashionable
philanthropy, shopping for great
bargains and helping a truly wonderful organization at the same time.”
Funds raised from POSH help support a variety of services enabling
children, music students, teens and older clients of
Lighthouse International
to enjoy independent and productive lives.
This year for the first time, Lighthouse
International, in partnership with 1STDIBS.COM, the
online marketplace for antique, mid-century modern
furniture, estate jewelry, vintage watches, haute
couture and vintage luxury, will run an online sale,
so people outside of the
New York metropolitan area
can also get bargains online while simultaneously
supporting a worthy cause. Featuring some 40 items,
the auction will go live on May 12th.
Leading up to the POSH sale, acclaimed fashion
designer Carolina Herrera and 1STDIBS.COM founder
and president Michael Bruno will be honored at an
exclusive kick-off benefit, Tuesday, May 11th at The
Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel. Herrera has donated
some of her timeless designs, which will be
available for purchase at the POSH sale.
Sponsors of POSH are: 1STDIBS.COM, WNYW-TV/Fox 5,
The New York Times, Time Out New York, Metro, CharityHappenings.org, and
CBS Outdoor.
WHAT:
New York’s
leading fashion fundraiser, offering new and gently
worn, vintage designer clothing, shoes and
accessories for women, men and children. Funds
raised at the POSH sale support Lighthouse
International, a leading non-profit organization
dedicated to fighting vision loss through
prevention, treatment and empowerment.
WHO:
Items donated by POSH honoree and fashion designer
Carolina Herrera, European Editor-at-Large for
Vogue
Hamish Bowles, actress Kim Cattrall and designers
including: Carolina Herrera, Bettye Muller,
Burberry, Christian Lacroix, Classics Collection,
Coach, Douglas Hannant, Furla, Joan Rivers, Manolo
Blahnik, March Boutique, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la
Renta, Rachel Roy, Ralph Lauren, Theory, Tracy
Reese, and XOXO, among others. Fashion hosts include
Hamish Bowles, Amy Fine Collins and Lorry Newhouse.
Dinner hosts include Marjorie Gubelmann, Alison
Sarafim, Amanda Brooks, Alexandra Kotur, Charlotte
Moss, Candy Pratts Price and Claire Watson.
WHEN: Preview and Cocktail Party:
Wednesday,
May 12, 4 – 8 pm
POSH Sale:
Thursday, May 13 – Saturday, May 15, 11am – 7pm
Sunday, May 16, 11am – 5pm
WHERE:
Lighthouse
International:
111 East 59th Street
(between Park and Lexington
Avenues)
Online Sale at
www.1stDibs.com
TICKETS:
Four-Day Pass: $30
Daily Tickets: $10
at the door
May 12 Preview and Cocktail Party: $175
To
purchase tickets and view sale items, visit
www.poshsale.org or call
(212) 821-9445.
CONTACT:
Arielle Himy,
Dan Klores Communications,
arielle_himy@dkcnews.com (212) 685-4300 or
Isaura Nunez, Lighthouse International,
inunez@lighthouse.org (212) 821-9551.
About Lighthouse International
Founded in 1905, Lighthouse International is a
leading non profit organization dedicated to
fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment
and empowerment. It achieves this through clinical
and rehabilitation services, education, research and
advocacy. For more information about vision loss and
its causes, contact Lighthouse International at
1-800-829-0500 or visit
www.lighthouse.org.
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