Guests who gathered for the Circus Couture benefit Friday in the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel saw creative works not only from fashion designers but performers such as aerialists and other artists.
The efforts were in support of the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, which treats children with cancer regardless of their families’ ability to pay.
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This event seems like so much fun! It’s definitely themed around the Vegas and Nevada environment, with the flashy and exciting entertainment, but I do really like how the fashion show had a whole story. I don’t know much about standard fashion shows, but I haven’t heard about any of them having a story on top of their themes, let alone circus performances. I’m also excited about the cause, as cancer affects many people not just emotionally, but financially, and not being able to afford healthcare for something like that would just be a terrible shame for the loved ones of the person affected. This fundraiser definitely made a huge dent for the organization, and I hope to see shows like this happening more in the future, as it appeals to more than just the fashion industry and I’m sure if they advertised it correctly, they could have huge arenas full of people.
There is such a light-hearted generosity about this even that I find extremely admirable. The obvious dedication of the designers who put in the work, combined with the multi-layered opportunities for contributions to the cause through several charities, and the heart and sincerity of the organizers behind it, all meld together to create a spectacle that is at once profitable, heart-warming, flashy, and fun. There is something to be said here of theatrical events with purely philanthropic purposes, particularly those which strip away the red tape and make it all about the people who have fought for and are fighting for such an important cause. I also love that as opposed to a black-tie gala or a stuffy formal dinner, this is a fund-raising opportunity where donors get to have fun. After all, it is Vegas right? Who wouldn't be more motivated to hand over the cash? And beyond donors, moms and dads and siblings and friends who have been affected by childhood cancer get to come together to enjoy their lives after loss. I can't think of a better way to attract generosity than the opportunity to share in unique entertainment for a good cause.
I always love hearing about how people are using their talents in art and creativity to make the world a better place or help an organization in need. The Circus Couture fashion show sounds like such a fun organization that is pulling out all the stops to do what they can to help. A part of this organization that I found really awesome is that fact that there were pieces featured not only by designers, but also by performers. It seemed like anything that this organization could do to raise the money, they did. The entire event seems like much more than your regular fashion show. Its cool how they had an overall theme that told a story through the pieces. I think its awesome how they were able to fit so many things into one event. Overall, it sounds like everyone in this organization put everything they had into making this event a success for the children that really matter.
This event is amazing! Having a benefit that raises money for a cause is amazing just in it self. Adding the fact that designers and performers can be artistic is amazing. Instead of just having a normal fashion show, they wanted to be different and artistic. This lead to more money being raised for the artistic value. Having raised almost $400,000 is an amazing achievement. Adding the circus and artistic design made this event top notch!Hopefully more benefits like this can happen!
This is such a touching story. I love hearing about how artistic organizations pair with charities to raise money, and this Circus-themed fashion show is one of the coolest I have seen yet. I think it is particularly interesting how each of the costumes has a full character development and storyline rather than just an image or “girl type”. I also think it’s really great that the storyline evolves out of the one character and into the rest of the costumes/pieces as well. This mash up of couture, costume, fashion, fashion show, theatrical show, and circus act would be so fun to attend and watch. Finally, to have an emotional symbolic moment happen during the show gives me chills. The idea that someone would do something so personal onstage for a charity benefit is incredible. There is something really beautiful about finding joy and life in something that usually brings tragedy and sadness, and I hope that Circus Couture continues to bring enjoyment as a memorial for those lost of the children that it currently benefits.
Not only are these outfits stunning, but it is for such an amazing cause. This circus couture show looks incredible, including designers, a story and heartfelt message. I thought it was fantastic that this organization was started, and was one of a kind. There are so many people affected by cancer, but childhood cancer must be so terrifying to go through and extremely hard on families. I thought one of the most powerful moments of the show was the mother who shaved her head on center stage to honor her daughter who had passed away from cancer. It was such a symbolic and grounding message to send the true meaning of the circus spectacular. I was so impressed by the stunning gowns and amazing contributions from designers. It truly shows how art really can make a difference. I'm so glad this organization has now broken their 1 million dollar goal.
First off, each individual piece itself is such a breathtaking work of art. The geometric piece which appears to be shards of glass has such a reflective, witty quality about it. My other favorite, is the dreamcatcher garment. Its individual pieces are also very geometric, but there is a certain wholeness to it that allows it to fill space, but not appear to be taking up space. I adore the overall concept of creating art for a cause. If we all found a way to do more of this, give back just a little bit, we'd be on track to making the world a better place.
It was beautiful and breathtaking and wonderful. However the word Circus brings to mind one thing Clowns. With the ridiculous clown scare that has been going on I think this event missed the window of horror very narrowly. Had the show been a little later the massive freak out of clowns and the connotation of circus might have had a serious impact on the show's attendance. Other than that the idea of bad-luck was ingenious. The shattered glass was brilliantly portrayed and I must imagine the stilt woman was quite a sight to be seen. Something much more impressive than a photograph makes out. It must have been an amazing night.
Truly beautiful. There are sometimes when I question how does entertainment really do to help people and communities, and this article reminded me. Entertainment and performance isn’t just limited to the common stage, but spread throughout all areas, even support for cancer. As I looked through the pictures of costumes and performances, I can only image how grand and magical that event must have been, and how many people they impacted. I mean, $349,800 is nothing to scoff at, and all of it given to the treatment center. It just makes me wonder what I could do to reach people who need help, who want a change, people who has not had the opportunities and privileges that I have: how can I be part of their world, even for just a moment.
I absolutely love events like this. I think that using the arts as a venue to advocate and fund raise for worthy causes such as this centre in Nevada. Occasionally I will hear someone argue that the arts don't really have the ability to cause any real change or physically better the communities in which they exist, but this article proves that the arts really can have a direct impact on communities and those who exist within them. One of the things that was really a make or break factor for this event was execution. When doing outlandish couture, often people go to arts and crafts or just cheapness in general, but the execution and presentation for all of the designs was so brilliant, that no one could doubt the time and energy and thought that went into this. The presentation, the "luck" theme of the entire night, really, to me, was such an amazing way to ground the world that they had created and turned what could have been just a crazy fashion show into more of a performance. Because this pulls from more than one artistic area, fashion, theatre, visual art, it gave everyone in attendance something to really connect with, which is why I think, in part, that this was such a successful venture. I really hope more things like this crop up so people can appreciate the effectiveness and beauty of art, while also generating real change and aid within their communities.
As many others have mentioned, not only are the outfits outstanding, but it's such a beautiful event for a purpose. This is such a great example of the impact art can make. Art is often not considered to be as important as the maths and sciences, and (so at least from my personal experience) a career in the arts is more discouraged than others. What the artists of Circus Couture did is just as important and valuable as the progress that are made by doctors and scientists. Furthermore, this organization and event is reminding us that this is only one of many ways in which art can impact the world we live in. We don't have to invent a new spaceship or medicine in order to make a difference, if everyone tries no matter how "big" or "small" their action is, they can create something powerful like the Circus Couture did.
I think that it's so interesting how much of a story there is in this fashion show. I don’t know that much about the fashion world, but I was under the impression that fashion show didn't have stories and were just women or men walking up and down a runway in fancy clothes that have a similar theme. That being said, the clothes in the pictures look nothing alike, and truly embody the circus theme. For me, the idea of the show having such a story was eye opening. Also, it’s amazing that the fashion show was partnered with a cancer organization. This is one of the many ways that the arts can help bring awareness and help society. I hope that event continues to help children with cancer as well as continue to be innovative.
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