Stella McCartney's 2014 spring fashions star at Fall months Party

“This is the best house in L. A., ” exclaimed celebrity stylist and designer Linda Alice Haney Davidov about the sprawling Holmby Slopes real estate belonging to Bradley and Colleen Bell. Mondy night, the Bell’s home published hundreds of fans, including Portia de Rossi, Monique Lhuillier and Harper’s Bazaar Manager in Chief Glenda Bailey, who turned out for the Philanthropic Society Los Angeles’ (PSLA) final natural party dresses, the charity and event founded by Rochelle Gores Fredston. PSLA works to lift funds for various causes supported by the Children’s Institute Inc. (CII).

 For the next two years, PSLA and the Fall months Party will focus on raising money for the Watts Project, erecting a building at CII’s Otis Presentation space campus where families can receive infant education and necessary resources for their children. “We’re partnering and working with town, ” said an 8 1/2-month-pregnant Fredston, who not only chaired the case but superbly led the evening’s program while teetering in tan, peep-toe ladies high heel sandals. “We’ll be there regardless of the economy, to provide education for parents and work to keep families together. ”

 

Fredston founded the Fall months Party with a focus not just on philanthropy but also fashion (her family’s company, the Gores Group, owns J. Mendel and 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, and Fredston previously owned the now shuttered Arcade Boutique). This year, Saks 6th Opportunity presented Stella McCartney’s spring 2014 collection, which was worn by models playing musical chairs to live music – a very clever and refreshingly playful way to showcase the clothes. The British designer wasn’t present for the event but delivered some text in support via video. British Consul General of Los angeles Chelsea O’Connor also speech on behalf of McCartney and noted that from April.

 31 through Nov. 8, Saks 6th Opportunity Beverly Slopes plans to host trunk shows featuring a few more notable British designers. The British character was carried out in the décor and dinner menu – English roses in the centerpieces and Ground beef Wellington and shepherd’s pie entrees. McCartney was also a part of a package being auctioned off that included a new York Fashion Week experience with the designer and Saks 6th Opportunity as well as a shopping spree and luxury travel.

 But it was the auction’s other item that raised the most funds: A trip to the Master’s Gold Competition up to speed a Bombardier private business airplane went for $40, 000. “I really think that this event could end up being the premier fashion event in L. A., ” said Haney Davidov, who co-chaired the case and is launching her own personalized luxury fashion line this month. Judging by the heavy hitters who turned out in support, chances are the Fall months Party is likely to keep flourishing.