Thursday, May 6, 2010

We Got Your Bag



Fashionistas knows that a girl can NEVER have too many handbags. So, on Monday, May 17, these gals are bringing "it" to Vancouver Opera's 2010 PURSEuasion Designer Bag Auction & Luncheon.

Up on the auction block are to-die-for handbags from designers such as:

* Chanel (Chanel Classic Handbag)
* Gucci (Icon Bit Bag)
* Prada (Velluto Jacquard Tote)
* Michael Kors (Hamilton Large Tote)
* Salvatore Ferragamo (Fiammetta)
* Miu Miu (Clutch)
* Max Mara (Glenda)
* Ports 1961 (Zaiwar Doctor Bag)
* Hugo Boss (Pleated Accordian Leather Bag)
* Cole Haan
* 3.1 Phillip Lim
* Boboli
* Leone

Girls can also score hand-baggy goodness from local designers such as:

* John Fluevog
* Ashley Watson
* Ora Bags
* Sienna Ray & Co.

5 pairs of awesome sunglasses from Bruce Eyewear will also be up for grabs in the silent auction and raffle.

Guests will dine on lunch created by Nathan Guggenheimer, the newly appointed Chef de Cuisine at db Bistro Moderne, while watching an elegant fashion show by Christopher Bates. It's going be a feast for the eyes and the palate!

CTV weather personality Tamara Taggart will be back, this time with Vancouver’s favourite man about town Fred Lee to MC the event.

The annual event raises funds for VO’s acclaimed education and community programs.

PURSEuasion 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
db Bistro Moderne
2551 West Broadway
11:30am – 2:00pm
Tickets for this exclusive event are $250. (tax receipt for $125)


For tickets and further information, please contact Caroline Hay at 604-682-2871 ext.4850 or chay@vancouveropera.ca.

~ Ling Chan

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