STYLE WEEK CHARLOTTE
RETURNS APRIL 2012
The Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte Announced as the Week’s Beneficiary
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 10, 2012) — Charlotte’s Fashion and Style Industry is rolling out the red carpet as STYLE Week returns for another year April 14 – 21 2012. Mayor Anthony Foxx has again signed a proclamation in support of the annual event which highlights area businesses and attracts socialites, celebrities, designers and industry professionals in Charlotte and throughout North and South Carolina.
“STYLE Week Charlotte was created to highlight Charlotte as one of the premiere Fashion and Style destinations in the Southeast,” said Bridgette West, Editor-in-Chief of Charlotte STYLE Magazine and Creator of STYLE Week Charlotte. “The week gives residents and visitors a chance to rediscover the stylish culture of Charlotte and provides a platform for businesses and industry professionals to grow in their respective fields.”
The Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte has been selected as the STYLE Week Charlotte beneficiary in which proceeds raised during various events will be donated to supporting families in need.
“We are incredibly honored to be the official charity of STYLE Week! Donations from STYLE Week will help us continue to fulfill our mission of providing a ‘home away from home’ for families of seriously ill and injured children,” said Mona Johnson-Gibson, Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte.”
Returning to STYLE Week Charlotte this year is Charlotte STYLE Magazine’s annual celebration of The 25 Most Stylish People in Charlotte. Nominees for the 25 Most Stylish are cast via an online vote. The honorees will be announced at the annual event and photos of the Most Stylish are revealed in Charlotte STYLE Magazine and online at www.CharlotteStyleMag.com.
Also returning to the collection of events this year is the highly anticipated A Stylish Breakfast at Tiffany’s event which takes place at Tiffany & Co. in Southpark Mall. The invitation only event features a gourmet brunch, complimentary cocktails and a stylishly sophisticated jewelry shopping experience.
New to the STYLE Week collection this year is Charlotte’s Day of STYLE, a city-wide shopping soiree to benefit the Ronald McDonald House hosted by local retailers and The STYLE Spa, offering complimentary relaxation and rejuvenation services provided by Charlotte’s highly sought after beauty professionals. The complete list of events and detailed information will be announced in the coming weeks.
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About Charlotte STYLE Magazine
Charlotte STYLE Magazine highlights Charlotte’s presence in the fashion and lifestyle industry to readers viewing the magazine in the Charlotte Region and around the world. We represent, embody and influence Charlotte’s STYLE community. We are the voice of the stylish, sophisticated and informed.
About STYLE Media, LLC /
STYLE Week Charlotte
STYLE Media, LLC produces fashion based lifestyle editorial and events to enrich the lives of our audience, helping them to look, feel and live their best. Capturing a fashion-forward, vibrant and savvy consumer, our portfolio of brands serves as the voice of the stylish, sophisticated and informed.
About the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte
The Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte will be one of the more than 300 Houses operating worldwide today. Since 1974, Ronald McDonald Houses have united in a common purpose – to offer hope, support and love to families struggling with children’s illness. The goal of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to improve the health and well-being of nearly 3.7 million children worldwide every year – and it has indeed made a global impact. And while its approach is to think globally, RMHC acts locally by tailoring programs and services that address the most urgent needs of each community it serves. With a network of local chapters, like the one here in Charlotte, its core programs can be found in 52 countries and regions around the globe.
For more information, contact Danielle Jordan Williams, Public Relations Manager for STYLE Media, LLC at 910.352.6447 or PR@StyleMediaLLC.com.
