{"id":331905,"date":"2025-08-10T01:11:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T01:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/331905\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T01:11:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T01:11:19","slug":"london-calling-at-the-47th-annual-haute-with-heart-fashion-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/331905\/","title":{"rendered":"London Calling at the 47th annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SAN DIEGO \u2013 St. Madeleine Sophie\u2019s Center presented the 47th annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show &amp; Luncheon on Aug. 2 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. <\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, \u201cLondon Calling,\u201d celebrated British fashion and culture. The afternoon began with a champagne reception, live music and boutique shopping, all of which were available for guests to enjoy. Robbin \u201cKulek\u201d Lockie and John Lockie served as host chairs while Ginger Poutous was the honorary chair.<\/p>\n<p>Guests then moved into the ballroom for the luncheon. Anna Couvrette emceed the event. The auctioneer was Audra Stafford from NBC 7 News San Diego. Sr. Virginia Rodee, RSCJ, delivered the invocation and Mariela Contreras performed the national anthem. Debra Emerson, chief executive officer of St. Madeleine Sophie\u2019s Center (SMSC), gave acknowledgment and thanks.<\/p>\n<p>Beverley Ireland was honored for her beautiful floral arrangements, which she has generously donated to the events for the last 25 years. This year, she created elegant centerpieces with red roses perfectly opened on each table. The lunch menu reflected the British theme with a classic Beef Wellington entree. The featured artist was Anthony Wardlow, whose drawing of Big Ben appeared on the invitation and promotional materials. Each guest received a card featuring his artwork.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s SMSC Student Spotlight was Shauna Davis, student representative for 2025. The theatrical fashion show kicked off with SMSC students modeling on the runway, followed by a high-energy show produced by Kristi Brooks. Brooks, who previously worked with celebrities in Los Angeles, now brings her creative talent to San Diego. The clothing for the show was provided by Macy\u2019s and other local businesses such as Satori and Lena Trotsko.<\/p>\n<p>St. Madeleine Sophie empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All proceeds from the event support the center\u2019s programs, including job training, art programs, a Special Olympics team, gardening, cooking and computer labs. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/stmsc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/stmsc.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/timesofsandiego.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-St-Sophie-5-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"337300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-St-Sophie-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337300\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/timesofsandiego.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-St-Sophie-7-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1002\" data-id=\"337302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-St-Sophie-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337302\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/timesofsandiego.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-St-Sophie-13-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"773\" data-id=\"337303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-St-Sophie-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337303\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/timesofsandiego.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-St-Sophies-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1023\" data-id=\"337299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-St-Sophies.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337299\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/timesofsandiego.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-St-Sophie-2-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"337301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-St-Sophie-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337301\"  \/><\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>St. Madeleine Sophie\u2019s Center students were models for the 47th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show &amp; Luncheon. (Photos by Diana Cavagnaro\/Special to La Jolla Village News)<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming events<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sept. 6 \u2013 Strut for Sobriety! at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel &amp; Marina. Boutique shopping, luncheon, and theatrical fashion show presented by Gretchen Productions.\u00a0For info: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anewpath.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.anewpath.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sept. 11 \u2013 The Art of Fashion Runway and Luncheon at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Fashions are from South Coast Plaza. \u00a0For tickets, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecountryfriends.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thecountryfriends.org<\/a>\u00a0or call 858-756-1192<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sept. 11 \u2013 4th Annual Sycuan Fashion Show at 6 p.m. The 21-plus event at Sycuan Casino \u2022 and Resort features Native American talent. For tickets: <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4osgVuo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/4osgVuo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sept. 19 \u2013 Exxotica Art and Fashion Show presented by Frances Taylor. The 21-plus event will be at the Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter from 7-10 p.m. Burlesque performance by Ruby Diamond. For tickets: <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/45ET6bn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/45ET6bn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sept. 27 \u2013 Fourth annual Sparkles Foundation Children\u2019s Benefit Fashion Show at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines beginning at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan. For tickets, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdsparklesfoundation.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sdsparklesfoundation.org\/events\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Diana Cavagnaro is an internationally renowned Couture Milliner based in the Southern California area. Learn more about our hat designer, teacher and podcaster at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dianacavagnaro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dianacavagnaro.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN DIEGO \u2013 St. Madeleine Sophie\u2019s Center presented the 47th annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show &amp; Luncheon&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":331906,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7757],"tags":[119111,748,393,119112,32694,4884,119113,257,119114,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-331905","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-london","8":"tag-annual-haute-with-heart-fashion-show-luncheon","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-england","11":"tag-exclude-homepage","12":"tag-fashion-show","13":"tag-great-britain","14":"tag-hilton-san-diego-bayfront","15":"tag-london","16":"tag-st-madeleine-sophies-center","17":"tag-uk","18":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115001811646994837","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/331905","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=331905"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/331905\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/331906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=331905"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=331905"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=331905"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}