1. Rockin’ the Runway...
Designers & Couture
For the first time, the haute couture side of polo came to the National Capital
Region at America’s Polo Cup. The “Rockin’ the Runway” fashion show was
hosted by Chairs and Founders Tareq & Michaele Salahi. The historic event
benefitted Journey for the Cure. The exciting Fashion Show was organized by
Michaele Salahi, herself a model and trend-setter for the Washington Gliterary.
Michaele and Tareq Salahi, ‘Rockin’ the Runway’ together (image courtesy - APC)
Italian Designer Federica Balestra of The Renato Balestra Collection, interviewd by Paul Wharton from MTV’s “MADE” at Americas Polo Cup Fashion Show (image courtesy - America’s Polo Cup) Fashion by the Renato Balestra Collection, worn by Erin from T*H*E Artist Agency in Georgetown DC (image courtesty - APC)
The Fashion Show featured Fashion from the celebrated Italian fashion de-
signer Renato Balestra. Balestra’s combination of Triestan warmth with Milanese
cool has produced an elegant style that is both innocative and classic. Perfect for
DC’s Best! The designer’s daughter, Federica Balestra emerged to the acco-
lades of polistas and fashionistas alike.
The High Energy Show was attened by 1500 guests along with His Excellency,
Italian Ambassador Giovannit Castellanta and wife Lila. Celebrities from diverse
interests united for the nights celebration. 10 time grammy award winning artist
Claude McKnight , and a host of other performers reached a new high for Fashion
Shows in the Metropolitan region. Tareq Salahi hosted the American Culinary &
Wine competition between some of the leading chefs in the world , as well as
vitners that night prior to the Fashion Show . The Nights Celebration truly was
like no other Fashion Show alike. It embraced something for everyone to enjoy!
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Michelle Bynum was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer when she was just 33 years old. In 2005, her sister Tiffany Barber formed
“Michelle’s Angels” to support Michelle by increasing awareness and fundraising to support cancer research Rockin’ the Runway... fashion, fireworks, food, fine wine and fantastic Rock&Roll music! Italian Ambassador Giovanni Castellaneta and his wife Lila, with 10-time Grammy Award-winning singer Claude McKnight