Stars of Fashion and Dance Shine Over Philly for "J’adore la Mode" Benefit

PHILADELPHIA - Nov. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- Bright like a diamond, indeed.

Youth development’s award-winning Evoluer House will dazzle its Philadelphia audience on Dec. 13th, with internationally renowned talent in fashion and entertainment.

Celebrity stylist Kithe Brewster (Beyoncé, Heidi Klum, Selma Hayek, Halle Berry) will highlight the benefit, titled "J’adore la Mode" (I Love Fashion), with a preview of his spring 2014 collection.

As if that’s not enough, Brewster is bringing with him two Philadelphia-born stars – supermodel Sessilee Lopez (Vogue Italia, Harper’s Bazaar, NY Times Style magazine, CK One fragrance, Karl Lagerfeld) and celebrity dancer/choreographer Anthony Burrell (“The Beyonce Experience,” “Glee,” “So You Think You Can Dance” and the “Girl Like Me Tour” by Rihanna). Lopez will be the recipient of The Evoluer House 2013 Trailblazer Award as a pioneering model who persevered against the odds to leave her distinct mark on the international fashion industry.

International actress/model Anna Rezan-Kritselis, who was recently declared  best dressed actress at the Cannes Film Festival, will strut the runway.

Finally, LaBelle’s Sarah Dash, of disco anthem “Lady Marmalade” fame will serve as the honorary chair of this year’s charity event and silent auction.

“We’re thrilled to have so much celebrity talent on hand to raise funds for The Evoluer House,” Executive Director Cheryl Wadlington said. “Sarah Dash, Kithe Brewster, Anthony Burrell and Sessilee Lopez have accomplished what many young people only dream of becoming, and they did so with grace dignity and style. I applaud them for their selflessness and willingness to empower and motivate this future generation of young women.”

The benefit’s title, “J’adore la Mode” is especially appropriate for Brewster’s appearance. He spent seven years in Paris, moving there at the age of 19 to pursue a career in styling. Within the world of fashion, Kithe Brewster’s name has become synonymous with fearless creativity. While Brewster’s independent vision and design sense drives him to succeed sets him apart from the others, he is also fearless in his encouragement for young fashionistas to achieve their goals.

"I am excited about the Evoluer House because I got a chance to see it work," Brewster said. "Several Evoluer Girls came to my fashion show in New York, and they got a chance to be behind stage and watch a fashion show happen before their eyes and be a part of that. That's empowerment, and I believe in that. Every season since I've done my show, I take young interns and stylists to the directors backstage, to give kids who don't get the opportunity to see another world. That hopefully might just be the one thing that inspires another kid to go for their dream, and they will keep carrying that tradition on."

Event sponsors and partners include: Always Best Care, Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon, Ciroc Amaretto, Nicka K New York, DermHA, Evoluer Image Consultants, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, Wilhelmina Philadelphia, Philly360.com, Kamile Kuntz Photography, Trilogy, The Art Institute of Philadelphia, QueerTimes.net, Style Pooh-Bahs, Backstage Pass To Beauty, and Mami magazine.

The 4th Annual Fashion Gala to Benefit The Evoluer House: 2013's Most Anticipated Fashion Show on December 13, 2013 from 7 pm - 10 pm at The University of the Arts-Dorrance Hamilton Hall, 320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Advance Tickets: $100 per person; Front Row Show Seats: $250—Cocktails hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. For tickets, www.evoluerhouse.org or (215) 592-8988. #PhillyFashionFirst

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