Saturday lunch featured the quirky, charming, trendsetting American designer Claire McCardell. Many of today's designers owe their success to her influence on fashion. Everyone, including Gene and friends, were encouraged to dress in red, white and blue.
The doll's celebration was held in Sue Connor's fantastic creation, THE AMBASSADOR'S BALLROOM
The centerpiece was a Claire McCardell design, JACKIE'S ROSE GARDEN
Inspiration Designer: Claire McCardellAttendees received another Claire McCardell design, DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS
Inspiration Designer: Claire McCardellAdditional items available for purchase/pre-order:
CLAIRE
Inspiration Designer: Claire McCardellBRUNCH AT EASTERN MARKET
Inspiration Designer: Claire McCardellMAGIC MOTION
Inspiration Designer: Oldric RoyceCAIRO COCKTAILS
Inspiration Designer: Christian DiorCHARITY AUCTION
Inspiration Designer: Oldric RoyceAttendees returned to the ballroom for a screening of "Call Me Madam", a musical set in part in Washington DC and featuring a first lady of musical theater, Ethel Merman.
Additional item available for pre-order:
DANCING WITH THE PRINCESS
Inspiration Designer: Irene Sharaff
SSP fashion photos by Dennis Norris
