Miami, FL – October 22, 2023

Lights dazzled, couture shimmered, and hearts warmed at the 9th Edition of Catwalk for Charity, held at the prestigious Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) on October 22nd. The affair, themed "Where Fashion Meets Philanthropy," seamlessly merged style and substance, with the spotlight on Angels for Humanity, an organization founded by the dynamic duo, Judith Joseph and Julio Hernandez.

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Balmain Paris, the iconic fashion powerhouse, took center stage, unveiling its latest collection to a captivated audience. The runway was graced by the elegant presence of model Nadia Ferreira, whose every step echoed a commitment to the cause. Among the enraptured audience was the four-time Grammy Award-winning singer Marc Anthony, proudly watching his wife command the runway.

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The Gala played host to a constellation of distinguished guests, including AFH Marketing Executive Officer Tatiana Teo. As the night unfolded, guests stayed refreshed with Perfect Hydration, setting the stage for an evening of glamour, purpose, and recognition.

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Olivier Rousteing Unveils Balmain's Rich Heritage

In an exclusive interview with Avanti Moda's Editor-in-Chief, John Enot... Balmain's creative genius, Olivier Rousteing, shed light on the inspiration behind the Fall 2023 collection. Rousteing, whose creative prowess has breathed new life into the iconic fashion house, revealed, "When I interviewed at Balmain, my soon-to-be-colleagues explained that this was a 'sleeping giant' of a house, resting upon a wealth of forgotten riches."  The collection, drawing from the house's 77+ years of design excellence, pays homage to a rich heritage meticulously preserved in Balmain's archives. Rousteing, visibly moved, expressed, "This house has the incredible luck of never having moved—so very little of an impressive 77+ years of design excellence has ever been misplaced or lost."

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The runway served as a canvas where history met haute couture, with each ensemble weaving a narrative of Balmain's legacy. Rousteing emphasized the importance of acknowledging the past, stating, "Since our Fall 2023 collection pulls so much inspiration from that treasury, I wanted to give credit where credit is due."

Honoring the Heart of Humanity

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Beyond the runway, the Catwalk for Charity Gala transformed into a celebration of philanthropic heroes. La_mamilover, Camila Guiribitey, Marile Lopez_mba, Lopez Govlaw, and Mrs. Moskow took center stage, receiving well-deserved awards for their unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes.

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As the night unfolded, the spirit of giving echoed through the PAMM, marking a glamorous intersection where fashion seamlessly intertwined with compassion. The 9th Edition of Catwalk for Charity stood not only as a testament to style and elegance but as a beacon of hope for underprivileged communities in Miami, Haiti, and beyond. In the spirit of Angels for Humanity, the night proved that, indeed, fashion has a heart.