RIB & RHEIN Fashion Party at Belle Mer

I started to work at RIB & RHEIN a few weeks ago and since then, we've already sponsored two film screenings and held the RIB & RHEIN Annual Fashion Party at Belle Mer.

The party was absolutely amazing—I wrote a tumblr post on the entire evening, capturing the champagne cocktail hour, the fashion presentation and the VIP dinner.

The pop up store at the RIB & RHEIN Annual Fashion Party

It's been a whirlwind changing from a desk job to full-time retail, but working in fashion is the ultimate goal and being immersed in a high-end, luxury business is the way to get started. 

Au Courant 2014 at Belle Mer

Last Friday, I had the privilege of volunteering at the third annual Au Courant, the fashion show benefit co-hosted by Child & Family and StyleWeek Northeast. As a nice change of scenery from Ochre Court at Salve Regina, this year's Au Courant was held at Belle Mer on Goat Island. 

I can't stress enough how amazing this event is. Au Courant is not just a fashionable evening to get dressed up, watch a runway show and enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres and drinks. It's a creative way to raise a lot money for children and families who need the support to achieve their goals for a better future. 

Giving is always in fashion.

The runway setup

Tables for vendors and designers

It turns out that there are two properties on Goat Island--the Hyatt and Belle Mer. Belle Mer is fresh, more modern venue in Newport, which fits StyleWeek Northeast's chic rapport. 

Au Courant is one of the most fashionable events in Newport--StyleWeek Northeast brings the most talented designers from New England to showcase the latest and greatest sportswear and formal wear. Here are some of my favorite looks from the evening: 

Avni

PINI

Jess Abernethy

Luke Aaron

If you look at the looks from the previous Au Courant runway shows--take a look at 2012 and 2013--I would have to say that this year was the most stylish.

Congratulations to StyleWeek Northeast and Child & Family for hosting a wonderful event!

Au Courant 2014

I have volunteered for Au Courant, the annual StyleWeek Northeast fashion benefit for Child & Family, the past two years and I am happy to volunteer once again for 2014! Newport Stylephile has also written a blog post on the upcoming event, but I pulled together a press release using the information from the event's main website:

Child & Family and Styleweek Northeast are proud to announce that the third annual Au Courant, the most fashionable evening in Newport, Rhode Island, will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at Belle Mer. Embraced by fashion professionals, enthusiasts, and the media alike, Au Courant celebrates and promotes the extraordinary creative talents of some of the finest designers in the Northeast.

StyleWeek Northeast delivers a runway show that is designed to rivals those seen in Paris and New York City. Both up-and-coming and well established designers are chosen to partake in this incredible show—previous designers featured at Au Courant include Project Runway “alumni” Jonathan Joseph Peters and Joseph Aaron Segal.

In addition to watching the fashion show, attendees are able to bid on both silent and live auction items while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres and exquisite desserts during the cocktail party. Previous auction items have included lunch in New York City with fashion guru Tim Gunn, weekend long spa retreats and gorgeous jewelry from Swarovski. Attendees also have the exclusive opportunity to meet the fashion designers featured at Au Courant and purchase the fashion designers’ clothing, handbags and accessories.

While guests experience the alluring energy of a major runway show they are also aware that their generosity is supporting Child & Family, one of the oldest and largest social service providers in the state of Rhode Island. The proceeds from Au Courant help make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout the state.

To purchase tickets, please visit Child & Family’s website.

To learn more about StyleWeek Northeast, visit their website.

Friday, June 20, 2014

6:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Belle Mer

2 Goat Island

Newport, Rhode Island 02840

I wrote for Newport Stylephile last September to report on StyleWeek Northeast's season finale show--you can check out the post here.