Acclaimed Czech artist and fashion designer Libena Rochova, fresh on the heels of her triumphant New York debut this past winter as one of the featured designers in a showcase of talent from the Czech Republic, has created a limited edition set of haute couture dolls, which will be sold in a silent auction at a fashion show to benefit the UNICEF Project “Adopt a Doll, Save a Child.”
The fashion show and silent auction will take place on April 12, 2007 from 7 pm to 9 pm at the New York Bohemian National Hall, a landmark 1895 building at 321-325 East 73rd Street (between First and Second Avenues) that will be the new permanent home to the Czech consulate and the Czech Center, a non-profit organization sponsored by the Czech government to promote Czech culture in the United States. Approximately 300 people, including artists, high society doyennes, business people and members of the New York diplomatic and NGO communities will come together to participate in this one-of-a-kind charity art happening.
Libena Rochova, Czech-born fashion designer, has an outstanding career spanning more than 20 years. Well-known in Europe as a couturier, Rochova specializes in striking dramatic colors, unique fabrics, artistic cuts and lots of paper and glass. She has exclusive boutiques in Prague and Paris.
In addition to couture dressmaking, Libena works with many government institutions, not-for-profit organizations and corporate foundations on social and global issues. She is also a big advocate and voice of inspiration for young designers, and devotes nearly half of her time to helping them reach their goals.
Rochova has received numerous art and fashion awards, including Designer of the Season in the nationwide Fashion Fair Style contest, as well as several prestigious Outstanding Design awards. She was ranked as the #1 Czech Fashion Designer 2006.
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