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Thursday 24 May 2012

Rockin’ the Runway

For the first time, the haute couture side of polo came to the National Capital Region at America’s Polo Cup. The “Rockin’ the Runway” fashion show was hosted by Chairs and Founders Tareq & Michaele Salahi. The historic even benefitted Journey for the Cure. The exciting Fashion Show was organized by Michaele Salahi, herself a model and trend-setter for the Washington Gliterary.

 

APC Fashion show Washington DC

 

The Fashion Show featured Fashion from the celebrated Italian fashion designer Renato Balestra. Balestra’s combination of Triestan warmth with Milanese cool has produced an elegant style that is both innocative and classic. Perfect for DC’s Best! The designer’s daughter, Federica Balestra emerged to the accolades of polistas and fashionistas alike.

 

The High Energy Show was attened by 1500 guests along with His Excellency, Italian Ambassador Giovannit Castellanta and wife Lila. Celebrities from diverse interests united for the nights celebration. 10 time grammy award winning artist Claude McKnight, and a host of other performers reached a new high for Fashion Shows in the Metropolitan region. Tareq Salahi hosted the American Culinary & Wine competition between some of the leading chefs in the world , as well as vitners that night prior to the Fashion Show . The Nights Celebration truly was like no other Fashion Show alike. It embraced something for everyone to enjoy!