Spark LA’s Spark A Dream Gala takes place on Thursday, October 22nd hosted by award-winning actress and philanthropist Judy Reyes, recognizes Clinton Middle School Principal, Brenda Pensamiento, honored for her notable contributions to Spark LA students.
Best-selling author, journalist, television and radio personality, international fashion and lifestyle influencer, brand ambassador, entrepreneur and philanthropist are just a few of the many accomplishments of Ms. Simonetta Lein.
Born and raised in Northern Italy, and currently residing in Philadelphia, PA, Simonetta is a contributing fashion and lifestyle journalist for The Huffingtonpost.it, D di Repubblica and The Italo Americano. Having served as brand ambassador to several of Italy’s top luxury fashion, accessory and beauty brands, and having collaborated with some of the world's top photographers including Giovanni Gastel and Bruno Oliviero, Simonetta has become one of Italy’s most revered and respected fashion influencers. However, her greatest personal achievement has been the establishment of her first charitable organization- The Wishwall Foundation- www.wishwallfoundation.com
Pacific Design Center’s Fall Market 2015 examines the worldwide imprint of Global Glamour on the creative disciplines with expanded keynote programs that explore how world-class cities throughout the hemispheres continue to elevate the design conversation.
PDC’s all-star, international line-up includes Elliott Barnes, Patrick Frey, Jane Hallworth, Ashley Hicks, Martha Kirszenbaum, Nicolas Libert, Emmanuel Renoird, Hutton Wilkinson and Vicente Wolf in conversation with leading design and lifestyle editors including DEPARTURES Home+Design Editor Dan Rubinstein and The Hollywood Reporter’s Contributing Culture Editor Degen Pener. Additionally, more than 75 new line introductions, open houses, receptions and showroom programs addressing topics that include color, retro style, business tactics, craftsmanship and product innovations complete the Market schedule.
Photos by Terese Pagh
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