Thursday, February 28, 2013- Atlanta’s own style icons, Coy and Claire Wire, hosted Make-A-Wish® Georgia event at Gucci in Phipps Plaza. The private cocktail party celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the horsebit loafer and the 1953 collection for men and women. In celebration of this icon, Gucci launched the Made to Order program offering guests the exclusive opportunity to create a customized version of the legendary loafer, by choosing from a selection of materials, colors, linings, and horsebit finishings.
To further highlight the 60th anniversary, the store showcased archival images of celebrities wearing the iconic loafer with ten percent of the proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish® Georgia. Celebrities in attendance included WSB Anchor- Jovita Moore, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member- Porsha Stewart, CNN Anchor – Don Lemon, Fashion Designer- Mychael Knight and WSB Anchor- Ryan Young.
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