A live auction and opportunity drawing features designer handbags , clothing and jewelry , including a pair of 18k white gold , iolite , and diamond earrings by John Matty Co . valued at $ 4,000 . Top prize is a $ 15,000 five-day Amazon River cruise including a four-night stay at luxury hotels in Lima and Cusco , Peru , courtesy of Scott Dunn Exceptional Travel , Belmond Hotels and Aqua Expeditions . Alaska Airlines is once again donating round-trip , first-class tickets for two to anywhere the airline flies . Shop and dine at South Coast Plaza with a $ 2,000 gift card and $ 300 for lunch or dinner at the acclaimed Knife Pleat restaurant .
The Art of Fashion begins with a Champagne reception including light bites from the French Gourmet , and the always popular photo lounge on The Inn ’ s lawn . Guests are invited to shop South Coast Plaza mini boutiques featuring fashion , fragrance and accessories from Camilla , Diptyque , Max Mara , Mulberry , and Oscar de la Renta . Ten percent of sales benefits The Country Friends ’ selected charities .
Centerpiece of the event is a professionally produced runway show that highlights the latest collections from South Coast Plaza ’ s premier international designers . After the show , guests gather on The Inn ’ s Croquet Lawn for a festive luncheon , live auction and opportunity drawing . The Art of Fashion concludes with “ Sip , Shop and Support ,” the chance to continue boutique shopping .
2021 honorees Les and Deborah Cross
Title sponsors are Les and Deborah Cross and “ Runway ” sponsor is Scott Dunn Exceptional Travel . “ Couture ” sponsors include Hoehn Jaguar Land Rover , John Matty Co ., Dr . Sirius and Amber Yoo of SKY Facial Plastic Surgery , the Warren Family Foundation , and The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa and Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa . “ Fashionista ” sponsors are Bobileff Restoration and Service : Ferrari , Lamborghini and Maserati ; Dr . Melanie Palm of Art of Skin MD , The Mirandon Foundation for Hope , and Torrey Pines Bank . “ Designer ” sponsors are Andrea Naversen Wait and Tamara Lafarga-Joseph .
Longtime supporters include The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe , as well as Denise and Bertrand Hug , who once again are hosting the Art of Fashion Patron Party at Rancho Santa Fe ’ s renowned Mille Fleurs . Ranch & Coast Magazine is returning as the main media sponsor . Additional sponsors are Giving Back Magazine and Fairbanks Living Magazine .
Yvette Letourneau , Suzanne Newman , and Deborah Cross www . thecountryfriends . org
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