What a dramatic theme for a Black Tie Gala: Coasts of Patagonia is the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Annual Spring Benefit, honoring Dr. Steven E. Sanderson, President and CEO of the WCS, and Dr. Juan Carlos Castilla, Professor of Ecology at the Catholic University of Chile. Conservation supporters and social leaders from New York will gather at the Central Park Zoo to celebrate the WCS’s mission to save wildlife and wild places, while adventuresome attendees sip cocktails by the sea lion pool then dine and dance under the stars. For information, please contact Ruth Iacullo at [email protected] or call her at 973.233.1150.
We went shopping at SAKS.com for this ultra-chic event, and just love the black tie looks we found. The silk chiffon gown by Carmen Marc Valvo is so elegant and breezy, and this Notte by Marchesa silk dress is just divine. We like the way silver accessories bring out the coolness of the blues, and we kept the lines soft in the clutches and jewelry in order to complement the softness of the silk gown and the elegant lace detail in the short strapless. Finally, you know we love our Jimmy Choos, and with these, you will be ready to dance the night away as the Junior Committee after party makes a huge splash!
DRESSES: Carmen Marc Valvo silk Chiffon Dress ($960), Notte by Marchesa Strapless Silk Dres ($525) ON SALE
ACCESSORIES: Adriana Orsini Marquis Drop Earring ($105), Adriana Orsini Crystal Pave Wide Bracelet ($350), Adriana Orsini Sterling Silver Pear Drop Earrings ($125), Giles & Brother Pave Stone Accented Cortina Cuff ($225)
BAGS & SHOES: Christian Loubotin Loubi Lula Clutch ($895), Jimmy Choo Glitter Clutch ($1150), Jimmy Choo Logan Glitter d’Orsay ($525), Jimmy Choo Lance Mirrored Metallic Leather Sandal ($695)
Proceeds from Coasts of Patagonia will support the WCS’s five New York parks, the Central Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium, as well as conservation education and numerous global conservation programs.
