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St. Louis Magazine's
FEVER Fall Fashion Show Raises Over $36,000 for Autism Speaks
On Saturday, September 12, celebrity guest Holly Robinson Peete, emcee Guy Phillips of Y98 and a sell-out crowd of more than 550 of St. Louis' most stylish philanthropists converged upon Plaza Frontenac for St. Louis Magazine's sixth annual FEVER Fall Fashion Show, presented by Cadillac. The event successfully raised over $36,000 for Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting autism awareness, raising funds for the fight
From left to right: Cary Wolfner, Rebecca Fehlig, Holly Robinson Peete, Ellen Hager
against the disorder, and providing support to all who are affected.
“St. Louis Magazine is thrilled with the amount of money we raised for Autism Speaks at this year's FEVER. It exceeded our expectations!” said SLM Publisher Leslie Tunney. “This just reminds us how generous and philanthropic the residents of St. Louis are.”
Guests enjoyed music by Griffin and the Gargoyles, light fare by Bobo Noodles, Brio Tuscan Grille, Butler's Pantry, Chaumette Vineyards and Winery, Colleen's Cookies, Companion, L'Ecole Culinaire and Lucas Park Grille and complimentary beverages from Pearl Vodka and Budweiser Select. A runway fashion show featured fall designer collections from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Before the Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show, nine children affected by autism modeled the latest trends in children's clothing from Saks Fifth Avenue. This was a unique opportunity for the guests to see some of the individuals who their donations are impacting, and many guests were spotted in tears! In addition, Y98's Guy Phillips conducted a live auction of six unique items and experiences, including a Shih-Tzu/Bichon mix puppy; a dinner party featured in an upcoming issue of St. Louis AT HOME; designer jewelry from Saks Fifth Avenue, Genovese Jewelers and Ylang-Ylang Fine Jewelry; and a Cardinals experience package complete with owner seats and the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a 2010 season game. The live auction alone raised over $12,000.
“The Saks Fifth Avenue Kids Fashion Show was my personal favorite,” said Autism Speaks St. Louis Executive Director Rebecca Fehlig. “It is important to raise money to continue the desperately needed research, but it helps to put some faces to who that research is impacting. And the chance to increase autism awareness to a room of caring and compassionate St. Louisans was priceless. We are so grateful to St. Louis Magazine, the guests and volunteers for their commitment to help Autism Speaks fund autism research, family services, advocacy and awareness in St. Louis.”
The event would not have been as successful without the support of many sponsors. St. Louis Magazine's FEVER Fall Fashion Show was presented by Cadillac and sponsored byBudweiser Select, Genovese Jewelers, Expressions Furniture, Pearl Vodka, Plaza Frontenac, Saks Fifth Avenue and Y98.
