The 2008 Holt Renfrew Fashion Gala was a huge success, raising over $480,000 in net proceeds for Arts Umbrella! Thank you to the almost 1,000 people who attended this stunning event, and to all of our generous sponsors and partners who made this phenomenal night possible.

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The 2008 Holt Renfrew Fashion Gala, to benefit Arts Umbrella, is Vancouver's most anticipated fashion event!

Set in Holt Renfrew's magnificent new Vancouver flagship store, the store's atrium will be transformed into a moving catwalk, featuring the Fall 2008 Diane von Furstenberg collection. Our guest of honour for the evening will be the legendary designer Diane von Furstenberg.

Guests will savour wine courtesy of Red Rooster Winery and innovative canapés by Opus Hotel Catering, while enjoying sneak-preview performances of the upcoming show Corteo^TM from Cirque du Soleil^®

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All proceeds support Arts Umbrella, Canada's centre for arts education, reaching young people ages 2 to 19.

Tuesday, May 6^th, 2008
8:00pm to midnight
Holt Renfrew, 737 Dunsmuir Street (Granville Street entrance)
Attire: Avant-garde
Ticket Price: $189 (the cost of sending a child to an Arts Umbrella program)

The 2008 Holt Renfrew Fashion Gala is now SOLD OUT! Thank you for supporting Arts Umbrella's mission to inspire kids for life through the arts!

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Co-Chairs:
Christie King, Jamie Pitblado

Committee Members:
Frank Anderson, Alyssa Bauman, Fraser Boyer, Leanne Chan, Susan Evans, Jill Killeen, Celia Martin, Megan Mitchell, Vandana Varshney, Megan Verchere

The 2008 Holt Renfrew Fashion Gala is also supported by: