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spring into<br />
fashion<br />
Is it fashionable or a faux pas?<br />
STORY AND PHOTOS BY CYNTHIA SAGMANI<br />
From left : Amy Shaya, Najat Dickow and Bridget Kiminaia<br />
Do you ever wonder if what you are<br />
wearing is fashionable or a faux<br />
pas? To alleviate that question,<br />
the spring line was on display last month and<br />
there was no question that the clothes at the<br />
Southfield Manor were fashionable.<br />
Neiman Marcus representatives in conjunction<br />
with the Women’s Committee of Southfield<br />
Manor (WCSM) put on a fashion extravaganza.<br />
Amira Kizi, Neiman Marcus merchandise coordinator<br />
was the liaison for this event.<br />
The Southfield Manor illuminated excitement<br />
and the hottest products on the market; Neiman<br />
Marcus provided booths with their finest jewelry<br />
and purses for boutique-type shopping.<br />
After dinner, the music rocked the room<br />
while stunning models walked down the runway<br />
wearing the spring <strong>2004</strong>-fashion line. The<br />
models were interactive, whirling around the<br />
banquet hall to allow the more than 300 guests<br />
to get a closer at evening gowns, suits, and floral<br />
dresses. Designer clothes such as, Dolce &<br />
Gabbana, St. John, and Reem Acra were featured<br />
throughout the night.<br />
“It is a way for our community to get together,”<br />
said Salma Ajo chair of WCSM. “And<br />
with a name like Neiman Marcus... why not?”<br />
Kizi was elated about her part in helping the<br />
Chaldean community. When Ajo approached<br />
her with the idea of the Neiman Marcus fashion<br />
show she was more than happy to oblige.<br />
She felt it was a wonderful opportunity for the<br />
Chaldean community to be recognized by such<br />
a large company. Neiman Marcus has a large<br />
clientele of Chaldeans as well as many<br />
Chaldean employees.<br />
From left: Joanne Kallabat, Rana Dawood, Roula Korkis, Sylvia Pauls, Nuha Hysni, Milad Qasawa, and Sinda Farthel<br />
“We want to eliminate some of the intimidation<br />
that Chaldeans might feel when shopping<br />
at Neiman Marcus,” said Kizi.<br />
While the women inspected outfits and<br />
accessories, Faris Guryoka and Majid Kakka<br />
volunteered their professional services as a photography/videographer<br />
and singer. Guryoka captured<br />
the images of the latest fashions on film<br />
and video, while founder of The Bell’s Band,<br />
Kakka entertained the crowd with a song.<br />
The night was deemed a success by the<br />
WCSM, which also includes LaVonne<br />
Kasmikha, Reem Sesi, Wanda Najor, Sada<br />
Yaldo, and Maureen Bacall. This committee<br />
sponsors events such as Halloween and<br />
Christmas parties for children and their parents.<br />
The WCSM is dedicated to enriching the<br />
lives of Chaldean women through activities<br />
that provides camaraderie.<br />
If you are a Chaldean woman interested in working<br />
on future WCSM events, contact the<br />
Southfield Manor at 248-352-9020.<br />
Neiman Marcus Models<br />
26 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>MARCH</strong> <strong>2004</strong>
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