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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul announces Dhani Jones as the host for the 8th annual RetroFittings fundraising event on Thursday, October 14. Known for his signature bow tie, Jones is teaming up with St. Vincent de Paul to use fashion to inspire the spirit of giving. Jones, an NFL linebacker with the Cincinnati Bengals and the star of the Travel Channel's original series, "Dhani Tackles the Globe," will design a custom bow tie to benefit St. Vincent de Paul as part of his "Bow Ties for a Cause" program. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning, RetroFittings features the creations of over fifty designers. UC Fashion Design students, with just a $10 budget, create original fashions by combining an array of items found at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores, including clothes, curtains, bed sheets and table cloths. The cutting-edge couture will be modeled in a New York style show during the event. RetroFittings will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hall of Mirrors. RetroFittings will also feature a boutique stocked with vintage and high-end accessories found at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores, a VIP section, and a live auction, raffle, light food and cash bar. For more information about the event or becoming a sponsor, call Julie Rack 513-562-8841 ext. 225. Tickets for RetroFittings will be available September 1. |
