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Centerpiece of the Art of Fashion is an outdoor runway show featuring selections from the fall-winter collections of the plaza's renowned international designers and retailers. e event begins with a champagne reception and shopping at South Coast Plaza mini boutiques on e Inn's lawns followed by the runway show, luncheon, live auction, and opportunity drawing. Founded in 1954, the nonprofit has provided $15 million to charitable organizations in San Diego County with an emphasis on those helping women, children, the elderly, families, the military, and persons with disabilities.thecountryfriends.org Tamara Lafarga-Joseph and MJ Wittman PHOTO BY ROBIN WOOD benefits | culture Attend Art of Fashion SEPTEMBER 12 | THE INN AT RANCHO SANTA FE e Country Friends will recognize longtime philanthropist Joan Waitt as honorary chair of the 2024 Art of Fashion runway show and luncheon. Co-chairs are Tamara Lafarga-Joseph and MJ Wittman, who are also deeply involved in San Diego County's nonprofit community. "is is an extra special year for e Country Friends because it marks our 70th anniversary of giving back to the San Diego County community," says TCF Board President Janean Stripe. e 2024 event also marks the nonprofit's 20-year partnership with South Coast Plaza, the Costa Mesa shopping and dining destination. @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE JUNE 2024 43