Back HomeA Night of Fashion and Finance
The Watson International Team of the Corcoran Group hosted its annual fundraiser – A Night of Fashion and Finance — on the evening of April 27th, 2016 at the Bene Rialto Fashion House in Midtown Manhattan. Together, the team was able to raise an astounding $7,170.85 for Cents-Ability“, a New York City based non-for-profit.
Antonia Watson (Founder of The Watson International Team) has been involved with Cents Ability and has supported its cause for many years now explaining, “Everyone should be afforded the opportunity to understand their finances. Cents Ability is given our city’s youth that opportunity which is a cause I proudly stand behind.” Cents Ability is “a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering teens to achieve their goals through the prudent and informed management of their financial resources.” (1).
Bene Rialto is a retailer that features emerging designers and “the goal is to foster a truly dynamic community for our customers by collaborating with chefs, artists and musicians to create experiential events and showcases” (2). One of the highlights of the evening was having the founder of True Gault Shoes, Sandra Gault, present for a Meet-and-Greet with the guests of the evening. The hors-d’oeuvres were provided by and prepared by Chef Casey Repetti: who owns a private catering company and generously donated private cooking classes for the cause of Cents-ability as well (3).
The Watson International Team will continue to give back by donating 10% of their commissions earned to Cents Ability from now until Labor Day (10% of all commissions earned through the attendees of A Night of Fashion and Finance). In addition, True Gault Shoes is contributing 10% of all sales through attendees to Cents-ability through May 15. All of the ticket proceeds were donated to the Cents-ability organization.
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Below are some of the beautiful moments captured throughout the event: it was a lovely evening where contributors from all over gathered together in the spirit of generosity.
Antonia Watson captured with Dr. Shabsigh and Mr. Fields.
Margaret Watson, Joann Decongelio, and Carol Scaglione.
An action shot of celebrity Chef Casey preparing the delectables for the evening.
Incredible gourmet hor dourves compliments of Chef Casey Repetti at Casey 2 Cook (celebrity chef).
Cents-Ability’s Samantha Shlimbaum (Cents Ability) and Michael Russell (The Watson International Team Member) greeting guests at the door.
Antonia Watson, the evenings host, pictured with celebrity makeup artist Alicia Olivieri of NBC’s “The Today Show.”
Host Antonia Watson (founder of The Watson International Team) and Michael Russell (The Watson International Team Member)
(1) Cents-Ability
(2) Bene Rialto
(3) Casey 2 Cook
(4) True Gault Shoes
