It was a night to remember. The Salvation Army Central Okanagan hosted their second fashion show this year Army Rouge at the Capri Hotel.

The show featured community members and staff from The Salvation Army Thrift Stores. "We wanted to showcase the diversity of women and celebrate fashion," states Patty Lou Bryant, Communications Coordinator.

"Fashion is about how you feel," explains Patty Lou. "If a garment fits and you feel fabulous–then you have nailed fashion perfectly. We want women to know their bodies are absolutely perfect and fashion showcases their beauty."

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The Army Rouge fashion show also offered silent auction items. There were such brands as Escada, Hugo Boss, Joseph Ribkoff and shoes from Sauro, Josef Seibel and Etienne Aigner. The silent auction sales total over $1000.

The attendees received a swag bag full of gifts including jewelry and discount coupons. Over 40
door prizes were given out. Fashions from the show will be available for sale at the Rutland Thrift Store Tuesday at 9 a.m.

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"Doing a fashion show is so much fun," claims Patty Lou. "However, our purpose is two-fold. One to showcase the amazing clothing at our thrift stores. And two–most importantly, to raise funds for The Salvation Army. Funds are used for helping our community–everything from our Food Bank to aid during disasters like the fires this summer. Love that this event will help families here in the Okanagan."