THE 61ST ANNUAL GOLD COASTFASHION AWARD SHOW

HELPING KIDS IS ALWAYS IN FASHION

WELCOME AND THANK YOUFROM THE CO-CHAIRS

Over the past six decades, the Gold Coast Fashion Award Show has seen an evolution of style, trends and designer names but one element has remained timeless: helping kids is always in fashion.

As mothers to young children, this mission is one that is close to our hearts and your attendance tonight shows that you too are committed to our cause. For that we, along with the patients and families of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, are deeply grateful.

Every dollar we raise here tonight will directly support the Children’s Service Board’s $1.5 million commitment to the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation. Your contributions are paving the way toward advanced research breakthroughs, offering patient families signs of hope and, most importantly, providing children with the chance at healthier futures.

A very special thank you to all those who made this evening possible including our generous sponsors, fellow board members and featured designers.

We are once again thrilled to present you with an evening of fashion and philanthropy unlike any other. Enjoy the presentation and thank you for joining us for the 61st Annual Gold Coast Fashion Award Show.

Schuyler Levin and Kristina NicolasCo-Chairs, Gold Coast Fashion Award Show

Children’s Service Board @GCFashionAward @childrensserviceboard

#GCFAS

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

WELCOMENicole Legere, Children’s Service Board President

ALIKI’S STORYHelping Kids is Always in Fashion

DESIGNER COMPETITIONChris Gelinas I HARBISON I Michael De Paulo

Nha Khanh I Wai Ming

LIVE AUCTIONGrant Snyder

FASHION PRESENTATIONNeiman Marcus

Helping kids like Aliki is always in fashion.

WITH SCHUYLER AND JONATHAN LEVIN

PRESENTING SPONSOR

AUCTION SPONSOR

RECEPTION SPONSORS

AWARD SHOW SPONSORS

VALET SPONSOR

CORPORATE SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OURCORPORATE SPONSORS

GOLD COAST SPONSORS

ABT

Beacon Capital Partners

British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park

Clune Construction

Digital Realty

Emily Sachs Wong

Rebekah & Ilan Shalit

The Stephans Family Foundation

Zeller Realty Group

REMEMBERING OUR FOUNDER

On October 13, 2015, Catherine “Pinkie” Garver died at the age of 98 after a full, long and healthy life. Pinkie was born in Neligh, Nebraska and moved to Chicago in 1940. She quickly got involved in charity work and after planning small events such as second hand clothing and holiday card sales, she founded the Gold Coast Fashion Award Show in 1955 to benefit the Chicago Maternity Center. The ticket price of the first show held at the Ambassador Hotel was $6 and sold out immediately. The show has been held without interruption since its inception 60 years ago. Since 1986, the Gold Coast Fashion Award Show has been the signature event of the Children’s Service Board (CSB) raising life-saving funds in support of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Until 1995, Pinkie was an active CSB member, always overseeing reservations and the seating of our 1,500 guests.

The Children’s Service Board is grateful for Pinkie’s legacy, her unwavering dedication to Chicago’s children and her many years of encouragement. In recognition of Pinkie Garver’s service, a Window of Hope at Lurie Children’s will be named in her honor.

HOST COMMITTEE

The following individuals have donated $10,000 or more incelebration of the Gold Coast Fashion Award Show.

Maureen C. & James F. DeRose

Sarah & Mike Dunleavy

Holly & Richard Duran

Ilene S. Goldman & Philippe Geyskens

Chris & Scott Gordon

The Heyman Family

Megan & Michael Hodes

Nicole & Paul Legere

Kristina & Michael Nicolas

Beth & Steven Pagnotta

Kim & Marc Schwartz

DONORS

Thank you to the following companies for the donation of goods and services that have enabled the production of our event.

FASHION PRESENTATION PRODUCTIONNeiman Marcus

PUBLIC RELATIONSMotion PR

RUNWAY HAIRArt + Science

RUNWAY MAKE-UPMAC

INVITATION AND PROGRAM BOOK DESIGNboon of the blue balloon

INVITATION AND PROGRAM PRINTINGElk Grove Graphics

EVENT FLORAL DESIGNA Perfect Event & AJF Wholesale

FASHION SHOW SNACKSskinnypop popcorn

DJ Eddie Mills, Black Russian Entertainment

MEDIA SPONSORChicago Woman

Special thanks for their continued supportUnited Airlines

As always, a thousand thanks for her guidance and supportSusan Glick

Vice President, Women’s Apparel, Merchandise Mart

DONORS

Thank you to the following companies for the donation of goods and services that have enabled the production of our event.

FEATURED RESTAURANTS

A Tavola

Amy Beck Cake Design

BNY Sandwiches & Deli

Davanti Enoteca

ENO

Glazed and Infused

HUB 51

Le Colonial

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

Mariano’s New City

Michael Jordan’s Steak House

Rockit Ranch Productions

Sweet Mandy B’s

Swift & Sons

FEATURED BEVERAGES

Almighty Spirits

Crafthouse Cocktails

Le Medaillon

MillerCoors

Vitani Spirits LLC

CHILDREN’S SERVICE BOARD HISTORY

The Children’s Service Board (CSB) was founded in 1955 by Pinkie L. Garver as the Extension Board of the Chicago Maternity Center. It affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hospital, now Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, in 1986. The partnership formally united a proven volunteer force of dynamic women with Chicago’s most respected pediatric healthcare institution. The CSB is proud to support the hospital’s mission of providing pediatric healthcare excellence to children and their families throughout the Chicago area, all 50 United States, and 46 countries. To date, the board has raised more than $15 million in support of hospital services and programs that are critical to the quality of care.

The 61st Annual Gold Coast Fashion Award Show supports the Children’s Service Board’s $1.5 million commitment over 2.5 years to the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, led by Stewart Goldman, MD. Funds raised will contribute to the recruitment of a highly-specialized and qualified physician-scientist in the field of Molecular Oncology to lead the hospital’s Molecular Oncology and Bioinformatics Program.

The program will treat children with a wide range of cancers, especially those resistant to standard therapies. This investment holds the potential to produce breakthroughs that will not only benefit the lives of current patients but change the future generations of children here and elsewhere.

CHILDREN’S SERVICE BOARDFUNDRAISING COMMITMENT

GOLD COAST FASHION AWARD SHOWPAST WINNERS

2014Tanya Taylor

2013Vengsarkar Budhu

2012Wes Gordon

2011Fabiola Arias

2010Bibhu Mohapatra

2009Romona Keveza

2008Norman Ambrose

2007Gustavo Cadile

2006Dennis Basso

2005Monique Lhuillier

2004B Michael

2003Pamela Roland

2002Kevan Hall

2001Edward Wilkerson

2000Heidi Weisel

1999Sully Bonnelly

1998Maria Pinto

1997Carla Westcott

1996Angel Sanchez

1995Donald Deal

1994Lauren Sara

1993Sylvia Heisel

1992Bradley Bayou

1991Pamela Dennis

1990 (TIE)

Rebecca Moses &James Purcell

1989Stanley Platos

1988Donna Karan

1987Carolyne Roehm

1986Jimmy Gamba

1985Patricia Rhodes

1984 (TIE)

Kanae & Mark Heister

1983Becky Bisoulis

1982Izabel Lam

1981Ron Leal

1980 & 1979Bill Haire

1978Koos Van Den Akker

1977John Anthony

1976Noriko Maeda

1975Sibley Coffee

1974George Halley

1973Jean Louis

1972Anne Klein

1971Ishio

1970Ronald Amey

1969Sharon Harris

1968Chester Weinberg

1967Teal Traina

1966Walter Holmes

1965Bill Blass

1964Hattie Carnegie

1963Luis Estevez

1962Arnold Scassi

1961 & 1960Philip Hulitar

1959Arnold Scassi

1958Maurice Rentner

1957Oleg Cassini

1956Luis Estevez

GOLD COAST FASHION AWARD SHOW2016 COMPETING DESIGNER BIOS

CHRIS GELINASChris Gelinas is a New York based women’s wear designer. Gelinas challenges conventional approaches to design through a commitment to rigorous technical development and innovation, working to bridge the gap between pioneering techniques and the classic convention of luxury and femininity.

HARBISONCharles Harbison is the Founder and Creative Director of HARBISON, which launched in 2013 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Designed with a focus on construction, balance and the modernist code, the luxury women’s fashion brand is known for its electric blends of prints, fabrics and inspirations.

MICHAEL De PAULOMichael De Paulo uses his Masters in Architecture from Northeastern University to create sculptural silhouettes and geometric design in his collection. While he specializes in beautiful evening wear with an innovative edge, Michael De Paulo has introduced a range of day separates that will continue to expand. He also has plans to introduce accessories.

NHA KHANHBased in Dallas, Khanh Nguyen is the creative director and designer of the Nha Khanh label. Her designs focus on modern glamour; they are inspired by art, architecture and, most importantly, nature. The company offers seasonal “advanced contemporary” Ready-to-Wear, a custom Atelier collection, which hosts one-of-a-kind custom pieces, and a bridal line.

WAI MINGLaunched in 2012 by Emily Brady Koplar, Wai Ming has continued to define its place in the contemporary design space with its clean and feminine-yet-graphic aesthetic, intricate design details and thoughtfully versatile designs. The line, which has become known for its dresses, is designed for and inspired by strong, dynamic, global women who appreciate the beauty and ease of Wai Ming’s effortlessly polished aesthetic.

THE CHILDREN’S SERVICE BOARD

PRESIDENTNicole Legere

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEAllyson Becker, Maureen C. DeRose*, Holly Duran, Kim Friesen*,

Barrie Hananel, Julie Hockenberg, Megan Hodes,Schuyler Levin, Clare Morrison*, Kristina Nicolas, Karen Pulver

GENERAL MEMBERSHIPMeher Ali-Owens, Leor Auerbach, Taylor Barton, Lauren Bass,

Elizabeth Berry, Katie Bishop, Blake Breslow, Chrystal Chang, Kat Dec, Karen Essig*, Nooshin Felsenthal, Emily Flaherty, Shiel Gallagher, Ilene S. Goldman, Tracie Harris, Lindsay Hearn, Alison Heyman,

Jeniece Higgins*, Emily Hoffman, Cheri DeMong Hubbard, Emily Kaufman Hunegs, Hope Katz, Lindsay Kelly, Julie Lakonishok, Ashley Lebovic, Stefanie Wowchuk McDonald, Diane Meagher,

Michelle Moore, Jessica Morales, Susan Kutchin Pallant, Maria Patrinos, Ibby Pinsky, Anna Pohl, Michelle Pollock, Kate Rappel,

Linoy Reich-Levy, Lindsay Rotter, Kristin Saad, Tommy Sheridan, Celia Sinclair, Suzanne Smith, Donna Sylvester, Mary Pat Wallace,

Judy Whitcomb, Victoria Willer, Melissa Keller Wolf

HONORARY MEMBERSHIPMary Beth Adelman*, Carolyn Belcaster, Susan Blonsky*,

Donna Burke-Berger, Cynthia Chase*, Sara Cohen, Caryl Dillon,Chris Johnson Gordon*, Lisa Gregg-Mitchell, Vicki Heyman,

Deborah Higginbottom, Karen Hilder*, Andrea HosbeinMarla Izaks-Zwick, Jill Klusendorf*, Karen Kales Lee,

Margo Markopoulos, Lisa Naparstek-Green, Beth Pagnotta,Marleta Reynolds MD, Polly Richter, Debra Siegel*, Joanna Weiss

*Past Presidents

GOLD COAST FASHION AWARD SHOWCOMMITTEES

GOLD COAST FASHION AWARD SHOW CO-CHAIRSSchuyler Levin & Kristina Nicolas

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPHolly Duran & Michelle Moore

DAY-OF EVENT LOGISTICSEmily Hoffman & Mary Pat Wallace

DECORBarrie Hananel

FOOD & BEVERAGELauren Bass, Kat Dec & Julie Lakonishok

DAY-OF SET-UPMeher Ali-Owens & Alison Heyman

PROGRAM BOOKAllyson Becker & Lindsay Rotter

PUBLIC RELATIONSJessica Morales

RAFFLE & AUCTIONKatie Bishop & Ashley Lebovic

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