Cooley-Moore Luncheon Fashion Show
| The IFNV’s major area of focus is raising money to fund scholarships for local high school seniors through sponsoring our annual Cooley-Moore Luncheon Fashion Show. The annual signature event is a remarkable occasion featuring a luncheon, fashion show, music, shopping, door prizes, and more. A boutique of vendors is featured with various accessories, clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, with the noble cause of supporting educational goals. The presence and support of many make a significant difference in the lives of dynamic students. This event has raised money to fund more than 100 scholarships for deserving students in Alexandria and Arlington communities since its inception. Our scholarship recipients represent a diverse array of students with a multitude of interests. They attend various public and private universities throughout the country. Each year, the IFNV awards new scholarships to a minimum of two deserving students. These renewable scholarships total $16,000.00 each over four years. Read more information on The Cooley-Moore Scholarship Fund. |
About The Cooley-Moore Scholarship FundThe Cooley-Moore Scholarship Fund was established in honor of two Zeta Chi Omega Chapter charter members - Marie Cooley and Emma Moore. From 1957 to 2023, approximately $499,000 was awarded in scholarships. Of that amount, an estimated $82,000 was provided to students attending Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs). The first educational grants were awarded in 1957 to students graduating from Parker Gray, Luther Jackson, and Hoffman Boston High Schools. The amount of the first award was $150. The annual Cooley-Moore Luncheon Fashion Show is the signature event that supports the Cooley-Moore Scholarship. The event features renowned designer Kenny Kas, celebrity host Guy Lambert, and youth designers from HBCUs. A scholarship recipient provides the keynote address, and the event is open to the public for support. In recent years, scholarship recipients have received either four-year recurring scholarships in the amounts of $2,000 to $4,000 per year, one-time $4,000 stipend-scholarships to attend Historically Black College or Universities (HBCUs), or other stipend awards in varying amounts from $1,000 to $3,000. Read more information on The Cooley-Moore Scholarship Fund... |
Featured All-Star ShowcasePrepare for an all-star showcase featuring the region’s top fashion talent. Kenny “Kas” Flanagan will present his stunning designs, perfectly complemented by a curated playlist from DJ Marvelous. The runway commentary will be masterfully delivered by the one and only Guy Lambert, while renowned fashion photographer Phelan Marc captures every moment. |
Kenny “Kas” FlanaganKenny “KAS” Flanagan, a D.C. native and New Yorker, is a renowned luxury fashion designer known for his unique menswear craftsmanship. In 2006, he studied under Yves Saint Laurent in London and Milan, later becoming the first African-American male to sell his collection at Saks Fifth Avenue. With over 20 years of experience, KAS has dressed stars like Alicia Keys, Dwayne Johnson, and Erykah Badu, while also ghost-designing for top brands like Gucci and Burberry. His work has been featured in magazines such as Essence and Ebony, and he leads the lifestyle brands “KAS Collection Inc.” and “KAS Couture.” |
Mr. Guy LambertMr. Guy Lambert is arguably one of the most recognized voices in Washington, DC, radio. Currently serving as the news director and anchor for WPGC 95.5 FM, his distinct and captivating voice delivers entertainment, community, and political news stories across the airwaves every weekday morning. In addition to being a staple in radio, Guy Lambert has maintained an elite reputation as an event host, emcee, and entertainment correspondent nationwide. Guy is also a continuous contributor to the hit TV Show "Like it or Not" on DC's WTTG FOX 5. With over 20 years in commercial radio, television news, and entertainment, Guy has built a refined brand. |
Hit the Deck Entertainment Services, Inc.DJ Marvelous and DJ Footloose form Hit The Deck (HTD) Entertainment. Music has been our family business since the 1970’s. HTD Entertainment is a family run, Virginia-based business specializing in entertainment for nightclubs, wedding receptions, private parties and virtually any type of party that you can imagine. Hit the Deck Entertainment was founded by Richard Chinn in 1983 in Orange, Va as a DJ crew. The official name (Hit the Deck Entertainment), based on a song locally popularized by renowned Southeast Washington, DC legends, the Junkyard Band, was coined by Mr. Carlos Worthy while he and DJ Marvelous were students at Norfolk State University. |
Phelan Marc |
63rd Cooley-Moore Luncheon Fashion Show Sponsorships |
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You are cordially invited to participate in the vendor exhibit, the “Ivy Boutique,” sponsored by the Ivy Foundation of Northern Virginia, Incorporated (IFNV), and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Zeta Chi Omega Chapter. The Ivy Boutique will be held in conjunction with the 63rd Cooley-Moore Scholarship Luncheon Fashion Show, Dolce Vita: Modern Elegance & Classic Sophistication. If you are interested in showcasing your business and participating as an exhibitor, please complete and return the attached application for exhibit space and the exhibitor agreement. It is unlawful to display, sell and purchase counterfeit items. For this reason, businesses who duplicate trademarked items may not participate as vendors in the Ivy Boutique. Please refer to the attached application and agreement for additional information about displaying at the event:
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