Galleria Fort Lauderdale “Men of Style”

 LEADING MEN TOOK CENTER STAGE TO BENEFIT 11 CHARITIES DURING THE GALLERIA AT FORT LAUDERDALE’S MEN OF STYLE SHOPPING NIGHT

Nearly 900 of Broward’s finest business and community leaders gathered for The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale’s Men of Style Shopping Night presented by Signature Grand to raise funds for ARC Broward, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, ArtServe, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, HANDY, Henderson Behavioral Health, Leadership Broward Foundation, Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida, Take Stock In Children and Women in Distress of Broward County. It was a memorable night as a record crowd cheered on 11 of Broward’s most recognized leading men: Michael Asseff, Robert Barron, Bob Birdsong, John Brant, David Coddington, John Edelson, Josh Greenberger, Zach Hoffman, Chris Lentz, Ian Lis and Peter Ratzan.

“We are grateful for the overwhelming support of our signature event, which raised nearly $60,000 this year for local charities,” said Melissa Milroy, senior marketing manager at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. “The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale remains committed to supporting a number of worthy community efforts, and we look forward to hosting this great event for many more years to come.”

Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre received an additional $1,000 from The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale for selling the most tickets to the event.

VIP guests started the evening at Truluck’s for a champagne and wine reception before enjoying the main event on the east end of The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. Guests then enjoyed some of their favorite culinary delights and bar selections from Blue Martini, Truluck’s, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six and DAPUR Asian Tapas & Lounge. A new ultra-level VIP package treated guests to front row seating, private bar access during the event and an exclusive after-party at Blue Martini

The highlight of the evening was the Men of Style honorees on the runway for a fall/winter fashion show presented by Dillard’s and Macy’s, hosted by WSVN news anchor Diana Diaz. Event attendees received the exclusive Men of Style Shopping Night “Passport to Savings,” featuring store incentives valued at far more than the cost of the event ticket from select mall retailers and restaurants, including Ann Taylor, Cache, Cole Haan and Jos. A Bank.

Event sponsors and contributors included Signature Grand as a presenting sponsor, Fast Boats Marine Group as the Blue Martini VIP Level sponsor, Gray Robinson as the Truluck’s VIP Level sponsor, as well as Macy’s, Dillard’s, P.F Chang’s, City & Shore, The Capital Grille, Pier 66, Sweeter Days, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, DAPUR Asian Tapas & Lounge, ARC Broward Culinary Institute, Glenn’s Greenery and GPR│Goodman Public Relations.