On May 23, SCAD Atlanta will host the Seen Gala. Fashion designer Isabel Toledo and artist Ruben Toledo have been named honorary chairs. The evening features a silent auction from the SCAD community. The event is a fundraiser for SCAD Atlanta – all proceeds go towards existing and new scholarships.
The two were presented with an Andre Leon Talley Lifetime achievement Award at SCAD’s 2009 fashion show.
Isabel Toledo is best known for designing Michelle Obama’s presidential inauguration ensemble. Women’s Wear Daily says she is, “One of the 100 designers that count.” Vogue labeled her, “An important raw talent.”
Ruben Toledo is a world-class, fashion illustrator, painter, sculptor, reporter and fashion chronicler. His work can be found in The New Yorker, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times, and more. He’s also worked exclusively for Louis Vuitton and Nordstrom.
The duo recently collaborated on their book “Roots of Style: Weaving Together Life, Love, and Fashion.”
The event will be co-chaired by John D. Oetgen, John H. Lineweaver and Ginny and Charles Brewer. The event includes a fine art auction curated by Fay Gold. Special guests are Stephen Burrows and Raul Melgoza – SCAD Style Lab mentors styling the senior collections of SCAD Atlanta fashion students.
VIP tickets are $275 and include an exclusive reception at 6:30 p.m. Tickets also include a buy-it-now option for the auction and a catered cocktail party.
Cocktail tickets are $150 for the main event at 7:30 p.m. Tickets include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a silent auction with artwork from the SCAD community.
Hugo Boss is the title sponsor leading the fundraising effort. Other sponsors include AT&T, Coca-Cola, ABM, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, Bernstein Global Wealth Management, Candoni Wines, Dennis Dean Caterin, Fifth Third Bank, Follet, Georgia Crown Distributing Company, J. Christopher’s, Lord Aeck and Sargent, Schiff Hardin LLP, Re/Max Real Estate Group, Shane Thomas, Stage Front Production Services, Standard Press, Taylor English Duma LLP, The Framers of Peachtree, The Warehouse and Thomas ASAF Group.
To purchase tickets, make a donation or preview auction items, visit www.scadfashionseen.com. For any other questions, contact Emily Davis at edavis@scad.edu or 404-253-2775.