The Ruby Room, an organization that provides formal gowns to Seattle high school girls who can’t afford them, held a fashion-show fundraiser and dress auction Saturday night at the Paramount Theater. All photos by Damien Jones. Read the review on Thread Count.Published on September 8, 2008
Chinchilla Von Schwamp interviews a Ruby Room volunteer.
The winner (of the most expensively sold dress of the evening).
The only male model of the night hams it up.
Happiest model of the night – who says they aren’t supposed to smile?
You want this? Make your bid!
On the phone with the bank – How much can I afford to spend?
The feather girls are actually auction assistants.
Host Chinchilla Von Schwamp is excited about her fourth costume change.
The VIP crowd is eating it up.
Designer J. Ashley Sellen.
House of Alidoro models.
Lucky Find Clothing model.
J. Ashley Sellen Couture model.
Fashion Faux Pas to Fashion Fabulous at the Paramount.
Sabrina Hegland’s Barbie model shows off the babydoll look with stuffed animal props.
Another Tiffany Miller model.
Tiffany Miller model.
Happy silent auction winners.
Competition for prizes in the silent auction.
Designer Tiffany Miller has some wine with a couple of her models.
Designer Sabrina Hegland poses with her band of Barbie girls.
Hanging out backstage with the youngins’. NOTE: This dress sold for over$400!
Doing a little texting before curtain call.
One of Tiffany Miller’s models hands out business cards.
Models throw a little pre-show backstage sass.
DJ Colby D spins the pre-show music.
Ruby Room President Nyla Jordan, clipboard in hand, tries to relax and enjoy the festivities.
Welcome! Would you like a program and a schwag bag?
