Isabel Marant , Monique Lhuillier , and Lanvin are among the international designers and luxury retailers to be showcased on September 16 when The Country Friends presents the 2021 Art of Fashion in partnership with South Coast Plaza . The runway show also includes looks from the fall-winter collections of Camilla , Max Mara , Saks Fifth Avenue and Versace .

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe again serves as the venue for this annual fall fête . Honorary chairs are Les and Deborah Cross , recognized for

Runway shot from 2019

their extraordinary 14-year commitment to the organization . Deborah also serves as event co-chair with The Country Friends President Suzanne Newman and Director of Operations Yvette Letourneau .

“ We are delighted to partner with South Coast Plaza once again on San Diego County ’ s premier fashion event ,” says Newman . “ Proceeds benefit dozens of local charities whose needs grew even greater due to the pandemic .” Since its founding in 1954 , The Country Friends has donated nearly $ 14 million to those in need with special emphasis on women , children , the elderly , the military and disabled .

PHOTO CREDIT : JOHN ECKMIER / SOUTH COAST PLAZA