(Video by Nyan Lynn, Temi Adeleye, and Melody Keilig; Edited by Nyan Lynn.)
By Melody -Joy Keilig
The Big Sister Association of Greater Boston held its annual fashion show at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, to raise money for the organization.
Project Role Model featured young girls and their mentors walking down an illuminated runway with cameras capturing their confidence, friendship and unique bond.
Organizers awaiting guests for the fashion show. Photo taken by Temi Adeleye.
The mission of the fashion show was to encourage girls to embrace who they are and be confident in themselves.
Every girl walked down the runway with a different style, but they all ended with the same positive message, embracing and exuding their personality.
The end of the runway. Photo taken by Temi Adeleye.
Local celebrities , like New England Patriots player Jerod Mayo, Massachusetts’ First Lady Lauren Baker and other contributors of the event, ripped the runway while having fun.
The event included a wine and cheese hour with a grand seashell photo booth before the fashion show then an auction afterwards.
Local organizations and celebrities gathered to watch a fashion show and assist an organization. Photo taken by Temi Adeleye.
The event raised more than $200,000 for Big Sister Boston’s mentoring and enrichment programs.
For more photos of the event, watch the slideshow below. (Photo Slideshow by Temi Adeleye)
Coordinators wait on guests.
Clothes on display near auction.
Props for photo booth.
Candlelight at wine and cheese hour
Wine and Cheese hour.
Runway prepared to welcome models.
Boston Improper goodies.
Crowd gathered for event.
Outfits designed by Michael DePaulo.
Michael DePaulo and his husband.