A Flare for Design Featuring an evening of high impact fashions, philanthropy & designs Unite at DCOTA for a night to remember
Thursday, May 19, 2011
7:00PM; Event begins with Cocktails Hors d’oeuvres and Silent Auction
8:00 – 8:30PM; Fashion Show
9:00 PM; Special performance by Reese Bridges of the Grammy Award Winning Band Dirty Vegas
10:00PM; Event concludes
Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA)
1855 Griffin Road
Dania Beach Florida 33004

Ticket Info
$75 Silver; General Admission- Access for one (1), to attend the cocktail reception and fashion show
$125 Gold; Admission- Access for one (1) to attend the cocktails, & priority seating (based on availability) for the fashion show
$500 Platinum; VIP pass,- Access for one (1), reserved seating at the fashion show, access to VIP lounge, private tour of DCOTA and select showrooms with designers

To purchase tickets please visit www.aflarefordesign.com / email flare@lupusfl.org / or call 561.279.8606

Benefitting The Lupus Foundation Of America – Southeast Florida Chapter, Inc.

On Thursday, May 19th, A Flare for Design will bring together the design community, socialites, celebrities and business professionals for an evening of fashion, fun and fundraising combined with high design. The evening will culminate with a fashion show featuring national luxury fashion brands and a silent auction, while showcasing the latest interior design trends. All proceeds will benefit The Lupus Foundation of America, S.E. Florida Chapter.

It is estimated that 80 percent of the public know little or nothing about Lupus, a disease that affects 1.5 million people nationwide. In efforts to raise awareness and further educate the community about Lupus, Jenny Wilensky, Founder of istylie.com, created A Flare for Design.

“My mother fought for 35 years while living with Lupus and never did she once complain about what she went through,” said Jenny Wilensky. “I never knew how Lupus had affected her until now. Since her passing in June 2010, due to complications of Lupus, I have made it my passion to spread awareness and really make a difference within the community. My ultimate goal is to draw awareness to help fight, treat and cure this debilitating disease.”

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), Southeast Florida Chapter’s mission is to find a cure for lupus, to increase awareness and to end the suffering for the over 1.5 million Americans living with lupus and their loved ones through education and support. The charity draws upon a key group of affluent philanthropists, community leaders and power players from across South Florida.

Special Recognition to the Following Supporters: 100% Capri, Alexander Berardi, Alice & Olivia, Ammon Hickson, Andrew Martin, Beauty For Real, Brunschwig & Fils, C.Madeline, Caswell Massey, Designer’s Plumbing, DCOTA , Escada, Gilt City Miami, Haute Living, Ida & Harry ,Inside Out, Jo Malone, Luca Luca, Malo, Lyon & Lyon, Ocean Drive, Prestige/Audi, Quadrille, Romo, Trina Turk, V Georgio, Van Michael Salon and Vida Restaurant in Fontainebleau

Lupus is one of the nation’s least recognized major diseases. It is a chronic and potentially fatal autoimmune disorder that affects more than 100,000 Floridians, 1.5 million Americans and over 5 million people worldwide. In lupus, the body’s immune system forms antibodies that can attack virtually any healthy organ or tissue, from the kidneys to the brain, heart, lungs, skin, joints and blood. Ninety percent of the people with lupus are women and it is two to three times more common among African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans and Asians.

The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to the over 1.5 million people living with lupus in America. The Southeast Florida Chapter provides information, educational programs, support groups and personalized help to the over 100,000 people living with lupus in Florida and their loved ones. The Chapter also supports research and promotes awareness through education and advocacy on the state and local level. For more information, please contact the Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Florida Chapter at 561-279-8606 or visit www.lupusfl.org.

For over 20 years, Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) has served the design community with the finest campus amenities and showrooms in the industry attracting world class designers, architects, decorators, dealers and their clients.

At nearly 800,000 square feet, DCOTA is the largest design campus of its kind. High design is showcased within over 80 premier showrooms, catering to any home, yacht or office project. Fine indoor and outdoor furniture, fabrics, flooring, lighting, kitchen, bath, antiques, accessories, appliances, window treatments, decorative hardware, paint and surfacing are just some of the resources found within the center.