Think about your favorite road trip. Fun, right? If you’re looking for similarities, attend Rev the Runway. Organizers put together all the elements of a memorable drive, make them best-of-the-best and transform everything into a first-class event to benefit National Jewish Health. Your car? Mercedes-Benz, of course. Snacks and sweets? Stations full of tidbits from Denver’s tastiest eateries, along with fine wine, a whiskey tasting and mixed drinks–in moderation, of course. Add a Tom Ford lip bar and plentiful silent auction. For beautiful scenery, a revved-up Neiman-Marcus fashion show. No sweats and comfy clothes for these travelers (aka, guests). Everyone dresses to impress, ready to enjoy the ride. Not into the road trip metaphor? Either way, this is a great fashion-forward event.
(l to r): Kate Wells, Robert Phifer, Nick Hodgon and Candice Fletcher
On Thursday, Nov. 7, more than 400 NJH supporters convened at Mercedes-Benz of Denver for the third annual fundraiser. The evening began with a cocktail reception and silent auction before guests adjourned to the runway area. Emcee Lauren Whitney, of CBS4, introduced an informational video before event chairs Goldie Cohen, Faye Demby and Susan Noble took the stage. Honorary chair Arlene Hirschfeld spoke to the crowd as well, and guests were recognized for best-dressed awards. Energetic Halie Behr led a spirited live auction, and the bold, trend-focused fashion extravaganza featured designers from New York, London, Paris and Milan with looks from Burberry, Brunello Cucinelli, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and more. The colorful show inspired attention, applause, and lots and lots of phone photos and videos.
A strapless high-low gown with thigh-high boots? We’re all in.
Athleisure pants, sweater and jacket
Aiden Mattox cocktail dress shines
National Jewish Health has been named the nation’s top hospital for respiratory care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2019-20 Best Hospitals Rankings. Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health today is the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to groundbreaking medical research and treatment of patients with chronic respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders. It is the institution in the United States where physicians refer patients with the most difficult respiratory cases. For more information, please visit https://www.nationaljewish.org. To learn more about Rev the Runway, go to: RevtheRunway.org. On Twitter: #RevtheRunwayDenver and #NJHEvents.
Co-chair Goldie Cohen (left) and Secia Papilion
Goldie Cohen with the featured Mercedes-Benz ride.
Oak & Olive’s Erin Berry (left) and Natalia Story
Laura Briger (left) and Janice Cain
(l to r): Ilona Knopler, Solene Herard, William Steck and Steven Queen
(l to r): Logan Baker, Josh Mingus, Jess Crawford and Daniel Crum
(l to r): Korey Sims, Peter Steckler and Adam Stephens
Staff members of title sponsor Mercedes-Benz of Denver
Mary Weakland and Terry Minnick, GM of Mercedes-Benz of Denver
Darrell and Mary Weakland, and Mercedes-Benz of Denver GM Terry Minnick
Darrell and Mary Weakland
Co-chair Goldie Cohen (left) and committee member Bonnie Mandarich
(l to r): Katja, Rick and Karen Jacobs
Carylyn Bell, and Jamie and Michael Van Gider
Selecting the perfect tidbit
John Grossman, M.D., and Pamela Grossman
(l to r): Alexis Hart, honorary co-chair Arlene Hischfeld and Lina Shipman
The reception crowd grows.
Narrative serves up delicious bites.
Kelly and Gabriel Schwartz
(l to r): Molly Barbarotta, Victoria Ramunno and Cile Fisher
The whiskey tasting was run by Tiffany Otten (left) and Darcy Neilson, of Utah’s High West Distillery
At the Tom Ford lip bar (l to r): Liz Wegrzyn, guest Molly Engleking and Sylvia Waller
Fine wines from 7 Cellars Elway’s Reserve
Rosalina Diecidue (center, in white) and friends
(l to r): Co-chairs Goldie Cohen and Faye Demby, NJH National Director of Special Events/Western Region Clem Connolly, honorary chair Arlene Hirschfeld, and co-chair Susan Noble
Samantha Schwartz (left) and Lisa Tessler
Shawn Chitnis (left) and Randall Mauriocourt
Event DJ: KDj Above
Angela Lewis, of The Dessert Stand, offered treats that tasted as good as they looked.
(l to r): Amy Schiff, Raime Muhle and Lillian Marsh
Margo and Rhona Cohen, and Sharon Bernton (back)
Terri Barnes and Charles Goldstein, of presenting sponsor Neiman Marcus
Co-chair Goldie Cohen, Jake Cohen and Hedy Mantel
At the silent auction
(l to r): Kane Kunz, Katja Jacobs and Quinn Washington, awarded Best-Dressed Male-Vintage Couture.
Daughter-mom Elise (left) and Edie Marks
Committee member and board member Robin Chotin, with her hairstylist Ed Allison
(l to r): Named the event’s “Best Dressed Female” Cindy Barber, Steve Chotin, Brad Barber and committee member/NJH board member Robin Chotin
(l to r): Kate Wells, Robert Phifer, Nick Hodgon and Candice Fletcher
Kayla Bang and Wayne Nielsen
Michelle Kahn and board member Ross Chotin
Emcee and CBS4 anchor Lauren Whitney
Robin Chotin introduces the co-chairs.
Co-chairs (l to r): Goldie Cohen, Susan Noble and Faye Demby
Honoary chair Arlene Hirschfeld
Fashion Show front row (l to r): Barry and honorary chair Arlene Hirschfeld, and Florence Muller, art and fashion historian
The Best Dressed Male award winner
Halie Behr ran an energetic live auction.
Florence Muller was awarded Best Dressed Female-Vintage Couture
Colorful fall jacket brightens any dreary day.
Fall florals ensemble
Athleisure pants, sweater and jacket
How to mix prints, Neiman Marcus style
Scotch and Soda sweater and jean, with Moncler vest
Casual shimmer and shine
Easily navigating fall in style
Aiden Mattox cocktail dress shines
A strapless high-low gown with thigh-high boots? We’re all in.
Goldie Cohen, Faye Demby, Susan Noble...Honorary Chair: Arlene Hirschfeld
President/CEO:
Michael Salem, President and CEO
Sponsors:
Title Sponsor: Mercedes-Benz...Presenting Sponsor: Neiman Marcus...Leading Sponsors include: The Chotin Foundation, MDC Foundation, Arlene & A. Barry Hirschfeld A.B. Hirschfeld & Sons, Drs. Goldie & Joel Cohen AboutSkin Dermatology, Faye & Steve Demby, Cindy & Steve Farber, Debra & Chuck McKenney, Morse Family Foundation, BWAB Oil & Gas, Steve Woodward & Claudine Brandt, The Joey Wasko Family, Margot & Amy Zaterman...Media Sponsors: CBS4, Colorado Expression
Auctioneer:
Halie Behr
Menu:
Delicious offerings from: Narrative, Shanahan's, The Post Brewing Co., Le Bilboquet, Cochino Taco, Guard & Grace, The Dessert Stand, 7Cellars Elway's Reserve, High West Distillery
Attendance:
Over 400
Attire:
Fashionable Cocktail
Information:
RevtheRunway.org and NationalJewish.org
Ticket Prices:
$150
Event Committee:
Katie Agron Amanda Alpert Marsha Alpert Susi Altman Halie Behr Carylyn Bell Jourdan Block Karyn Chotin Robin Chotin Goldie Cohen Lisa Corley Faye Demby Josh Demby Shelby Demby Rosalina Diecidue Cindy Farber Karly Farber Molly Fortune Amy Fotenos Margie Gart Celia Gause Rachel Goodman Manuel Gutierrez Arlene Hirschfeld Elana Hirschfeld Britt Jackson Trudy Fountain James Kathy Loveberry Bonnie Mandarich Edie Marks Lori Marks Debra McKenney Abby Perlmutter Miller Julie Morse Joey Mosko Rachel Moskovich Susan Noble Secia Papilion Erin Parker Dana Parks Deana Perlmutter Susan Juroe Schonbrun Kerstin Sebring Lisa Walko Kate Sutton Wells Libby Weaver Lauren Whitney Lisa Williams Whitney Wolz Amy Zaterman