On May 18, 2016, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) hosted their Inaugural Fashion Show, presented by Steve Madden. Nearly 200 people gathered at NYIT de Seversky Mansion to watch BBBSLI Big & Little matches walk the runway modeling a range of looks from “thrift store chic” to formal wear.
Donna Drake, executive producer & host of Live It Up with Donna Drake served as the event’s guest emcee. Ten Big & Little matches modeled collections from Savers, Popi’s Place, Southern Tide and Lord & Taylor. BBBSLI staff members also participated in the show modeling a collection of fur and leather outerwear from Tsontos Furs.
This event offered attendees a unique opportunity to witness the fun dynamic and special closeness shared between Bigs & Littles. Funds raised at the Fashion Show will assist BBBSLI in its efforts to match many of the 200 children on our inquiry list waiting to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister of their own.
A big thank you to the BBBSLI Fashion Show committee and presenting sponsor Steve Madden. Appreciation also goes to: Light & Sound Sponsor: Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Runway Sponsor: Cohen, Hoenigmann & Badolato, CPAs PC, Hair & Makeup Sponsor: Red Door Spas, Match & Collection Sponsor: Savers and Collection Sponsors: Lord & Taylor, Popi’s Place, Southern Tide and Tsontos Furs.
Thanks to Dessert Sponsors: Little Kitchen Creations by Wendy, Design by Dana and Roxanna’s Baked Goods as well as to our Raffle Sponsors including: Butera’s, Cactus Salon, Chakrings, Cousins Paintball, Cozy Corner, Donna Drake Media, Flowers by Edwards, Fortunoff, Hotel Indigo, Kelly Family Chiropractic, Lazar’s Chocolate, Lisa Vitulli, Long Island Lacrosse Academy, Long River Asian Fusion, L’Oreal, Mieka, Ms’tique, Oheka Castle, Party in the 516, Popi’s Place, Saks Fifth Avenue, Salon Per Le, Starbucks, Steve Madden, The Paramount, The Space at Westbury, Time to Play Magazine, Tsontos Furs and Umberto’s.
Last but certainly not least, BBBSLI would like to express our gratitude to all of our Bigs & Littles whose participation and star performances truly made this inaugural event such a success!
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Additional photos from the Fashion Show will be posted in the coming week to the gallery section of our website.