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A Night of Fun & Entertainment in Support of Kids Charities

— March 8th, 2017 —

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Starts at 6:00 pm
The Beverly Wilshire Hotel

Why I Support Children’s Charities

Eddie Griffin

Award Winning Comedian & Grammy Award Winning Actor

We as adults are operating on a higher frequency have a responsibility to educate our children to engage, tap into and connect to each other spiritually so that the future of our planet is literally full of Light, Love and Common Sense practices that preserve and nurture our planet and our species.

The Kabbalah Children’s Academy and The Spirituality for Kids Program exists on the generosity and kindness of like-minded and like-frequency individuals; like the people that put together this KCA/SFK Fundraiser and Fashion Setters Gala – it’s up to us to elevate and educate the next generation of leaders, creators and facilitators. ~Eddie Griffin, Entertainer

Eddie Griffin is a 30+ year veteran entertainer, actor, writer and comedian with over 47 feature film and television shows in his Curriculum vitae. He’s currently in the 3rd year with The Comedy Get Down World Tour that has been turned into a Television Series airing on BET Network this Spring.

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Terrell Owens

NFL All Star – Fashion Icon

Owens is a 15 year veteran of the NFL and 6-time Pro Bowl All Star. He is also known for his dedication to helping underprivileged kids and in particular educating against abuse and bullying. Terrell is being awarded the first Fashion Setters Award for his iconic style and his aid to charities.

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Elie Tahari

International Fashion Icon

Elie Tahari is the founder, designer, and Chairman of Elie Tahari, Ltd. His passion for dressing sexy, sophisticated, feminine, and powerful women over the last four decades has evolved into a $300 million enduring and privately held fashion brand, with a global presence in 40 countries, and more than 800 points of distribution world wide.

Elie Tahari began his self-taught fashion career in 1973 after immigrating to the US from Israel, where he had grown up in an orphanage. Arriving with empty pockets, his desire to work hard translated into selling clothing from a boutique in Greenwich Village. His determination to learn, and his attraction to the energy of New York’s famous Studio 54 club scene in the 1970’s, inspired the initial designs that propelled him into the world of fashion. Less than one year later, he was one of the first fashion designers to open a boutique on Madison Avenue in 1974 at the young age of 22.

Over the course of the next decade, his attention turned from the nightclub to a generation of powerful women entering the workforce. It was the 1980’s and Elie Tahari discovered his passion for dressing women in a tailored suit – a design effort that defined the decade. It was during this time that Elie Tahari honed his skills and earned his reputation in perfecting a fit of meticulous tailoring that women would grow to love and count on for generations to come.

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Elie Tahari is the founder, designer, and Chairman of Elie Tahari, Ltd. His passion for dressing sexy, sophisticated, feminine, and powerful women over the last four decades has evolved into a $300 million enduring and privately held fashion brand, with a global presence in 40 countries, and more than 800 points of distribution world wide.

Elie Tahari began his self-taught fashion career in 1973 after immigrating to the US from Israel, where he had grown up in an orphanage. Arriving with empty pockets, his desire to work hard translated into selling clothing from a boutique in Greenwich Village. His determination to learn, and his attraction to the energy of New York’s famous Studio 54 club scene in the 1970’s, inspired the initial designs that propelled him into the world of fashion. Less than one year later, he was one of the first fashion designers to open a boutique on Madison Avenue in 1974 at the young age of 22.

Over the course of the next decade, his attention turned from the nightclub to a generation of powerful women entering the workforce. It was the 1980’s and Elie Tahari discovered his passion for dressing women in a tailored suit – a design effort that defined the decade. It was during this time that Elie Tahari honed his skills and earned his reputation in perfecting a fit of meticulous tailoring that women would grow to love and count on for generations to come.

Fhernando Colunga

The Face of British Fashion

Personally selected and appointed by British Prime Minister David Cameron, Fhernando Jacob Colunga and his luxury brand ‘COLUNGA London’ are currently the brand ambassadors for the UK’s fashion industry and global ‘Fashion is Great’ campaign.

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Personally selected and appointed by British Prime Minister David Cameron, Fhernando Jacob Colunga and his luxury brand ‘COLUNGA London’ are currently the brand ambassadors for the UK’s fashion industry and global ‘Fashion is Great’ campaign.

David Shamouelian

Creative Director - Romeo + Juliet Couture

Romeo + Juliet , established in 1999, is best recognized for its contemporary clothing design that exudes a chic, easy elegance, with a tenor of vibrant artistry.

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Romeo + Juliet , established in 1999, is best recognized for its contemporary clothing design that exudes a chic, easy elegance, with a tenor of vibrant artistry.

Octavius Terry-Sims

Co-Founder & Lead Designer

Octavius, born and raised in Atlanta, GA, is a 1996 Ga Tech Business Management graduate, 2006 Georgia Tech Hall of Fame Inductee. He’s a 3x NCAA Track & Field National Champion, 1995 & 1997 USA World Championship Team Member was a Wealth Mgmt. VP Relationship Mgr. for Wachovia Bank/Wells Fargo for 11 years, and a singer/songwriter.

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Octavius, born and raised in Atlanta, GA, is a 1996 Ga Tech Business Management graduate, 2006 Georgia Tech Hall of Fame Inductee. He’s a 3x NCAA Track & Field National Champion, 1995 & 1997 USA World Championship Team Member was a Wealth Mgmt. VP Relationship Mgr. for Wachovia Bank/Wells Fargo for 11 years, and a singer/songwriter.

Melissa Fleis

Fashion Designer

Melissa Fleis is an American fashion designer based in Los Angeles. Creating bold, architectural silhouettes that combine statement with wearability, Fleis brings incredible ease and versatility to modern dressing.

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Melissa Fleis is an American fashion designer based in Los Angeles. Creating bold, architectural silhouettes that combine statement with wearability, Fleis brings incredible ease and versatility to modern dressing.

Amanda Valentine

Fashion Designer

Known for her color blocked maxi dresses, bold ready to wear and bright, one of a kind textiles, Amanda Valentine runs her eponymous label out of Nashville, TN.

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Known for her color blocked maxi dresses, bold ready to wear and bright, one of a kind textiles, Amanda Valentine runs her eponymous label out of Nashville, TN.

Denise Focil

Founder & Designer of AS by DF

Denise Focil founded AS by DF eight years ago with one goal in mind: to create the perfect leather jacket. AS by DF is the only advanced womenswear brand to successfully combine premium leather and suede pieces with rich textures, craftsmanship and sophisticated silhouettes to give a woman her armor for the day.

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Denise Focil founded AS by DF eight years ago with one goal in mind: to create the perfect leather jacket. AS by DF is the only advanced womenswear brand to successfully combine premium leather and suede pieces with rich textures, craftsmanship and sophisticated silhouettes to give a woman her armor for the day.

Paul Fisher

The Host & Executive Producer of “I can make you a Supermodel”

He has represented models of international renown such as Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour, Carla Bruni, Brooke Burke, Kimora Lee Simmons and secured media contracts for his clients.

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He has represented models of international renown such as Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour, Carla Bruni, Brooke Burke, Kimora Lee Simmons and secured media contracts for his clients.

Jhoanna Alba

Bespoke Clothing

Jhoanna Alba, founder/principal designer of ALBA Bespoke is a nationally known celebrity designer of premium men’s attire with over 20 years of experience. Jhoanna’s custom suits and garments are designed to showcase her clients’ personal style, and together with her team of designers and stylists have built an impressive conglomerate and solidified herself as a fashion phenom.

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Jhoanna Alba, founder/principal designer of ALBA Bespoke is a nationally known celebrity designer of premium men’s attire with over 20 years of experience. Jhoanna’s custom suits and garments are designed to showcase her clients’ personal style, and together with her team of designers and stylists have built an impressive conglomerate and solidified herself as a fashion phenom.

Daniel Esquivel

Project Runway Finalist Season 11 - Project Runway All Stars Season 3

Austin-based designer Daniel Esquivel became known for his black and white designs, structured jackets, and memorable mustache on Season 11 and Project Runway All Stars Season 3.

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Austin-based designer Daniel Esquivel became known for his black and white designs, structured jackets, and memorable mustache on Season 11 and Project Runway All Stars Season 3.

Briah Taubman

Aspiring 17-Year-Old Fashion Designer

Feeling the need for a focus, I found a true appreciation for the clothing we wear. I believe that clothes are not just pieces of cloth but a piece of us that we are choosing to display to the rest of the world. I fell in love. Fashion chose me and I now feel honored that I can help people show that little piece of them to the rest of the world.

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Feeling the need for a focus, I found a true appreciation for the clothing we wear. I believe that clothes are not just pieces of cloth but a piece of us that we are choosing to display to the rest of the world. I fell in love. Fashion chose me and I now feel honored that I can help people show that little piece of them to the rest of the world.

March 8th 2017

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Elie Tahari


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Jhoanna Alba


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Groom


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Colunga


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AS by DF


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About Our Beneficiaries

Spirituality For Kids
Spirituality for Kids International Inc. (SFK) has changed the lives of over 65,000 children over the last 15 years. SFK is the creator of the Winning in the Game of Life™ and Exploring the Journey of Life™ courses which help kids develop resilience, manage emotions, overcome challenges, make better choices, develop a sense of purpose in life, and grow their belief in themselves. SFKs’ charitable arm empowers volunteers around the world to teach group classes to children in foster homes, prisons, hospitals, afterschool programs, and in schools and organizations in underprivileged areas. Spirituality for Kids International Inc. (SFK), is a 501 (c)3 educational nonprofit

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Spirituality For Kids
Spirituality for Kids International Inc. (SFK) has changed the lives of over 65,000 children over the last 15 years. SFK is the creator of the Winning in the Game of Life™ and Exploring the Journey of Life™ courses which help kids develop resilience, manage emotions, overcome challenges, make better choices, develop a sense of purpose in life, and grow their belief in themselves. SFKs’ charitable arm empowers volunteers around the world to teach group classes to children in foster homes, prisons, hospitals, afterschool programs, and in schools and organizations in underprivileged areas. Spirituality for Kids International Inc. (SFK), is a 501 (c)3 educational nonprofit

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Kabbalah Children's Academy
Nearly 1,000 children in the last 17 years have attended Kabbalah Children’s Academy, which combines a rigorous, well-rounded, and rich academic curriculum with profound spiritual lessons, while also offering sports, art, music, and so much more to its students. 90% of graduates have gone on to earn college degrees. Fashion Setters Gala is proud and honored to be featuring at this year’s show a select fashion collection from designer Briah Taubman, 2014 graduate of KCA and summer of 2016 Anna Sui intern.

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Kabbalah Children's Academy
Nearly 1,000 children in the last 17 years have attended Kabbalah Children’s Academy, which combines a rigorous, well-rounded, and rich academic curriculum with profound spiritual lessons, while also offering sports, art, music, and so much more to its students. 90% of graduates have gone on to earn college degrees. Fashion Setters Gala is proud and honored to be featuring at this year’s show a select fashion collection from designer Briah Taubman, 2014 graduate of KCA and summer of 2016 Anna Sui intern.

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