Emcee Jamelle Payne poses with Rags 2 Runway Event coordinator, Fran Topping. Payne got the pleasure of being fashioned by Topping for the evening. Topping was fashioned by co-planner, Dave Thomas.
Celebrity Model, Dirk Engles, snaps the suspenders on his stylish outfit put together by Fran Topping.
Emcee for the evening, Jamelle Payne, gifted a watering can to Vortex co-owner, David Thomas in honor of him 'watering the community' by coming up with the idea and hosting the fundraising event for the benefit of Shawnee.
Rags 2 Runway Coordinators, Fran Topping and David Thomas, pose with Patrick Koch, VFW Commander, who received (on behalf of the VFW) the food donation portion of the funds raised by the event.
Celebrity Model Greta Shuler blows out a candle to celebrate her birthday during the fashion show. Also shown is Sharon Gerards, who dressed Shuler for the event. The fashion outfit included a hat and necklace belonging to Gerard's grandmother. Later, Gerards and Shuler graciously offered up the entire outfit, including a purse from Shuler's collection, to the impromptu auction.
Celebrity Model Chris Odneal poses with his designer, Dave Anderson. Odneal was fashioned to wear an oversized track suit, undersized Thunder jersey and butterfly glasses... topped off with a Trump bucket hat. Odneal accessorized his fit with a Bernie Sanders 'cape' and cowboy boots.
Kerri Keck won the Star Model and Kim Elliot won the Star Designer awards for the evening. Both recipients earned a $100 gift certificate to Outreach Thrift Store.
Judging the models for the fashion show were Craig MacIntyre, Shannon Beck, Julie Talton and Sylwia Partyka. Models were encouraged to 'bribe the judges' who were also collecting money from the auctioned clothing and accessories adorned by the participants.
Kim Elliott strikes a pose for the judges in her purple outfit and unicorn puff-painted jean jacket. Elliott was styled by Keith Hall for the event.
Becky Webb blows a kiss to the camera as she walks the red carpet as a participant in the Rags 2 Runway fashion show.
Celebrity Model Patty Wagstaff stepped in at the last minute to fill in for Carol Bass who was unable to attend. Wagstaff was fashioned by Fran Topping for the evening.
Stacy Cramer Moore poses with her matching snake skin purse and pants fashioned by Colby Keck.
Emcee Jamelle Payne poses with Rags 2 Runway Event coordinator, Fran Topping. Payne got the pleasure of being fashioned by Topping for the evening. Topping was fashioned by co-planner, Dave Thomas.
Rags 2 Runway was an event thought up by Vortex Alley co-owner, David Thomas. Knowing he had a great idea and a location to host, he sought out help from Fran Topping. Topping is no stranger to event coordination and was happy to jump in for the causes. “I was honored when Dave asked me to assist with this event. It isn’t often that you can help multiple non-profits and our plan...
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