By NB Indy Staff A stirring performance of actors in multicolored Chinese dragon-style costumes accompanied by drums and cymbals capped a successful Lunar New Year celebration and fundraising event staged by Hammitt , Inc ., an emerging leader in the prestige handbag market , in association with Orange County-based nonprofit Dragon Kim Foundation ( DKF ).
Held at Newport Beach ’ s esteemed Lido House , Autograph Collection , the event showcased hundreds of stylish women ’ s handbags , purses , wallets and more for sale to a full house of guests , who enjoyed sips and sweets while immersed in a luxe , festive atmosphere .
During the event , Hammitt donated $ 5,000 to DKF as a deserving nonprofit organization that ’ s empowering women and children . In turn , DKF Co-founder Daniel Kim presented its 2023 Community Partner Award to Hammitt Founder and Chief Cheerleader Tony Drockton to acknowledge his company ’ s support .
“ Thank you Tony and Hammitt for believing in our mission to inspire youth to impact their communities while discovering and pursuing their passions ,” said
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Kim . “ We are proud to say that Hammitt has supported DKF since 2020 , including participating in our ‘ Youth in Fashion ’ fashion show and fundraiser in 2021 that featured aspiring teen fashion designers .”
Known for their iconic rivets , soft leather , and valued Lifetime Promise , Hammitt designs bags right here in Southern California , with both fashion and functionality in mind . This year marks their 15th anniversary year .
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The DKF offers a Fellowship program for high school students that includes funding of up to $ 5,000 for a summer community service project , a dedicated mentor , three immersive weekends of training , and a long-lasting community of peers .
The Fellowship was founded in honor of the late Dragon Kim , a talented young musician , athlete and scholar who wanted to help others , and has become a seedbed
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Dragon Kim Foundation Cofounder Daniel Kim ( lefyt ) and Hammitt Founder Tony Drockton
for the next generation of creative thinkers and entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in their communities .
Learn more about Hammitt at hammitt . com and DKF at dragonkimfoundation . org .
The Dragon Kim Foundation was established in 2015 as a 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit organization by Grace and Daniel Kim to honor the memory of their late son Dragon Kim , who had been attending the Orange County School of the Arts . The mission of the Dragon Kim Foundation is to inspire our youth to impact their communities while discovering and pursuing their passions .
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