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Maggie Watkins and Muffy Walker Art of Fashion e Country Friends Art of Fashion, the nonprofit's annual celebration of fall and philanthropy, took to the runway at e Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. e fashion show featured selections from the fall- winter collections of South Coast Plaza's leading luxury retailers including Balmain, Camilla, Lanvin, Max Mara, Michael Kors Collection, and Monique Lhuillier. "is year's event is extra special because it marks the 70th anniversary of e Country Friends," noted Janean Stripe, the nonprofit's president. "We are also proud of our 20-year partnership with South Coast Plaza, our presenting sponsor, which always produces a fabulous show." Philanthropist Joan Waitt was the event's honorary chair, with Tamara Lafarga- Joseph and MJ Wittman serving as co- chairs, and Sandra Maas as emcee. Funds raised will benefit e Country Friends' chosen charities, with emphasis on those serving women, children, the elderly, military families, and persons with disabilities. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER NELSON AND BOB STEFANKO Stephanie Kourie and Lisa Arnold Joan Waitt Andrea Naversen, Anna Couvrette, and Sandra Maas Irina Shkov, Kimberly Hunt, and Marina Tsvyk Andrew Cross with Deb and Les Cross Tamara Lafarga-Joseph and MJ Wittman Suzanne Newman and Janean Stripe Noelle Monaco and Rowena Treitler Courtney MacDonald and Linda Sansone Seen ranchandcoast.com 126 OCTOBER 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE Sandra and Jeffry Schafer