AOF Updates

Absentee packages will be mailed out very shortly*

*Table gifts provided to absentee attendees based on availability

AOF Sunday Morning: Capital Goodbye

Ambassador of Fashion ended on a high note with a presentation by Andrew Och, the "First Ladies Man", who shared interesting anecdotes about some of the country's more fashionable first ladies.

The centerpiece featured a lovely gown, MAMIE, based on a dress worn by Mamie Eisenhower.

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

Additional items available to purchase/pre-order:

TICKETS AT FORD'S THEATRE

Inspiration Designer: Mainbocher

BOURGEOIS BLUES

Inspiration Designer: Capri

VISIT TO GEORGETOWN

Inspiration Designer: Oldric Royce

HIGH SOCIETY in Lavender

Inspiration Designer: Helen Rose

THE AMBASSADOR'S BALL in alternate colors of Royal Blue, Emerald Green, Light Blue and Lavender

Inspiration Designer: Jacques Griffe

SSP fashion photos by Dennis Norris


Two shoe sets and a pair of rhinestone-heeled Dior pumps were also available for purchase at convention

Inspiration Designer: Roger Vivier for Dior
Inspiration Designer: Roger Vivier for Dior

AOF Saturday Dinner: The Ambassador’s Ball

Saturday night's gala was enjoyed by attendees and dolls alike. Gene and friends mingled on the incredible diorama created by Sue Connor.

The Ambassador's Ballroom

The centerpiece featured the fashion KENNEDY CENTER GALA

Inspiration Designer: Sophie Gimbel

Attendees received the fashion THE AMBASSADOR'S BALL

Inspiration Designer: Jacques Griffe

Additional items available for purchase/pre-order:

NATIONAL TREASURE in Blue or Red

MONKEY BUSINESS

Inspiration Designer: Givenchy

DRESSED BY MR. JAMES

Inspiration Designer: Charles James

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Inspiration Designer: Oldric Royce

WAVES in Purple or Blue

Inspiration Designer: Ceil Chapman

PATRIOTIC PASTIME

INAUGURAL BALL

Inspiration Designer: Madame Gres

VIOLET BLOOM

FALLING VIOLETS

EMBASSY WALTZ

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

SITTING FOR CECIL

Inspiration Designer: Mainbocher

SSP fashion photos by Dennis Norris