OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Down Syndrome Affiliation of Central Oklahoma is internet hosting its annual “three.21 Style Present.”
In response to DSACO, the three.21 style present is on Thursday, January 26 at 6 pm on the Criterion in Bricktown. The occasion is to have a good time the third replication of chromosome 21 and present the fantastic thing about Down syndrome.
“We’re so excited to host our annual three.21 Style Present! This fundraising occasion expresses how lovely and inventive Down syndrome is and places the particular person first, not the incapacity,” stated Sarah Soell, Government Director.
The occasion will start with a cocktail hour that can embrace canapés and a stroll down the blue carpet to introduce the fashions and objects from the silent public sale. After the cocktail hour ends, the fashions will “strut out” carrying native and maid clothes from NASH Engineered Style with reside public sale objects on show through the present.
DSACO says they’re partnering with NASH Engineered Style to make the occasion potential. Clothier and NASH co-founder Tamra Gould helps increase consciousness and funds to assist folks with Down syndrome.
“DSACO has been a giant a part of my life since my brother Trafford was born, who has Down syndrome. I’ve seen firsthand the optimistic impression DSACO has had on different households via the applications and assets they provide. Partnering with DSACO for the three.21 Style Present is a chance to serve and provides again to a company that has given me and my household a lot,” stated Gould.
One other NASH co-founder, Juan Aguilar, and Gould will start designing outfits particularly for every mannequin within the present. In response to DSACO, the style present will function Gould’s brother, Trafford, who has his personal style line referred to as “Nash Panda.”
Aguilar and Gould met with every mannequin individually so they may embrace their passions and character in every outfit. Aguilar explains, “we requested the fashions a collection of questions in order that we may have an essence of them in every look and embrace their views within the designs”. Gould provides: “We additionally integrated the numbers three and 21 all through the road as a result of Down syndrome is the results of the third replication of chromosome 21.”
The purpose of the designers for the three.21 style present is to showcase the capabilities of individuals with Down syndrome.
“Typically, folks with disabilities are oversimplified or stereotyped as all the time blissful when, actually, there’s a lot extra to them. By way of the common language of style, we wish to present the abilities, depth and dimension of Down syndrome,” stated Gould.
For extra info on the three.21 Style Present or to buy tickets, go to the DSACO web site.