Fashion Statement fashion show raises funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta VoiceThe music pounding, the glamor on full display, attendees dressed to the nines, and the reason behind the luxurious gathering was truly righteous.On Sunday, August 26th, Phipps Plaza was transformed into a fashion runway for its 2nd annual “Fashion Statement” fashion show. This event was more than just a display of high fashion, but a fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Featuring collections from four designers—Akris, Etro, St. John, and Balmain—the runway event immersed attendees for nearly an hour, with a goal of raising funds for breast cancer research.Marsha Archer, co-chair of Fashion statement, reflected on the purpose behind its existence,& “This is the second year of Fashion Statement. It was formerly known as Jeffrey Fashion Cares, which went on for almost 20 years. When it ended, we wanted to continue giving back to the community,” Archer said. Joined alongside by a few others who decided to keep the charitable tradition alive, even after the original event’s closure, “Even though the event has gone away, the need for cancer research and to fund it has not gone away,” Archer stated.& The fundraiser set a lofty target of raising $500,000 annually, with plans to...