• In the summer of 1969 Bill Blass arrived in Lake Tahoe to an enthusiastic gathering of summer residents. Noticeably barefoot on a plywood runway, he presented his Fall Collection to the event’s first 100 guests on Rubicon Beach.

    In 1999, Blass handed the baton to the legendary Oscar de la Renta who continued the tradition of presenting his iconic Collections until he passed in 2014. Oscar de la Renta continues to support the soiree as the featured designer under the leadership of CEO, Alex Bolen and Co-creative Directors Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim.

    Since its plywood beginnings, the day has evolved into a masterful runway production presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, our steadfast partner since 1969. This unique partnership, now in its 54th year, has raised over $22 million to support the League’s efforts to preserve Lake Tahoe, a designated Outstanding National Resource Waters under the Clean Water Act and legitimate national treasure.

  • PREMIER SPONSORS

    Saks logo Principal Partner since 1969
    Oscar de la Renta Featured Designer
    Chopard logo Exclusive Jeweler
    Waldorf Astoria logo Premier Hotel Partner and Cocktail Reception Host
    181 Fremont logo VIP Cocktail Party Host

    Auction and Raffle Sponsors

    Saks logo Principal Partner since 1969
    Oscar de la Renta Featured Designer
    Chopard logo Exclusive Jeweler
    Christie's logo Auction Sponsor
    181 Fremont logo VIP Cocktail Party Host
    Flite Auction Sponsor
    wildwood Auction Sponsor
    Clase Azul Auction Sponsor
    Waldorf Premier Hotel Partner and Cocktail Reception Host
    desolation Auction Sponsor
    Clear Creek logo Auction Sponsor
    Plumpjack Auction Sponsor
    Ski California logo Auction Sponsor
    Superior Boat Auction Sponsor
    Homewood Auction Sponsor
    wolfdales Auction Sponsor
    Oscar de la Renta Raffle Sponsor
    Freya Raffle Sponsor
    Edgewood Raffle Sponsor
    Baloons Raffle Sponsor
    Lone Eagle Auction Sponsor
    Swiss Auction Sponsor

    BEVERAGE AND CULINARY SPONSORS

    Macallan Beverage and Spirit Sponsor
    Southern Glazers Beverage and Spirit Sponsor
    Wente Beverage and Spirit Sponsor
    hertelendy Beverage and Spirit Sponsor
    Mananalu Beverage and Spirit Sponsor
    June Shine Beverage and Spirit Sponsor
    Caviar Beverage and Spirit Sponsor
  • Tahoe Traditions Culimary Tour

    Tahoe Traditions Culinary Tour

    35 Mountains. One Pass. Fully Shareable

    35 Mountains. One Pass. Fully Shareable

    Tahoe Traditions Culimary Tour is donated by Wolfdale’s, Rick Brown and Julie Landis, and Lone Eagle Grille

    35 Mountains. One Pass. Fully Shareable. Slope-Side Accommodations. Donated by Ski California, PlumpJack Inn, Desolation Hotel, and Praxis

    OSCAR DE LA RENTA ORIGINAL ARTWORK

    Oscar De La Renta Original Artwork

    JOURNEY OF THE SENSES

    Journey Of The Senses

    Original artwork depicting a design from the Pre-Spring 2024 Collection | Donated by Oscar de la Renta, LLC

    An elegant journey of the senses curated by 181 Fremont and donated by 181 Fremont Residences

    PRIVATE DINNER EXPERIENCE

    Private Dinner Experience

    CLEAR CREEK TAHO

    Clear Creek Tahoe

    Clase Azul México Private Dinner Experience And Afternoon Lake Tour On The Wildwood. Donated by Clase Azul; Wildwood donated by the Marchetti and Van Dusen Families

    A rare, all-inclusive getaway to Tahoe’s newest and most exciting mountain community: Clear Creek Tahoe. Donated by Clear Creek Tahoe

    EXPLORE LONDON’S ART SCENE WITH CHRISTIE’S

    Explore London’s Art Scene With Christie’s

    NYFW 2024 WITH SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

    NYFW 2024 With Saks Fifth Avenue

    Donated by Christie’s and our 2023 Premier Hotel Partner, Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe – EKN Development Group

    Donated by Saks Fifth Avenue

    Customized Gown

    Customized Gown

    Experience The World Of Chopard

    Experience The World Of Chopard

    Design a semi-customized gown with Oscar de la Renta co-creative directors | Donated by Oscar de la Renta, LLC and Joanna Czech

    A discovery of the Maison in Switzerland | Donated by Chopard

    Golf The Links At Pebble Beach With Yellowstone’s Ian Bohen

    Golf The Links At Pebble Beach With Yellowstone’s Ian Bohen

    Waldorf Astoria, Los Cabos – Pedregal

    Waldorf Astoria, Los Cabos – Pedregal

    Donated by Ian Bohen

    Refined haven awaits at the Waldorf Astoria, Los Cabos – Pedregal | Donated by our 2023 hotel partner Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe – EKN Development Group; Clase Azul La Terraza donated by Clase Azul Tequila

    Internship With One Of The World’s Leading Luxury Fashion Houses

    Internship With One Of The World’s Leading Luxury Fashion Houses

    Fly Over Lake Tahoe With Fliteboard

    Fly Over Lake Tahoe With Fliteboard

    Donated by Oscar de la Renta, LLC

    Fliteboard: Carbon Ash w/29.5” Silver eFoil | Donated by Fliteboard, Superior Boat Repair & Sales, and Homewood Marina

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Heidi Cary

    Heidi Cary PhD.

    Barbara Brown's love affair with Lake Tahoe began the first time she saw its beautiful blue water. She was moved to purchase a home on the West Shore which provided unforgettable memories for her three daughters and seven grandchildren. During her years spent at Lake Tahoe, Barbara was a member of the Tahoe Lakefront Homeowners Association and the Tahoe Yacht Club, supporting the annual boat show and activities involving the iconic wooden boats of the Lake.

    Barbara is a Founding Member of PARCA in San Mateo County, supporting families with special needs children. She served on the Board for the Institute for Health & Healing and served on the CPMC Women's Board for 30 years. Her love of fashion and the ODLR brand brought her to the Annual Fashion Show, where she has served as a prolific ambassador and fundraiser for the League to Save Lake Tahoe for 17 years.

    Bob Damaschino

    BOB DAMASCHINO

    Lindsay McConon

    LINDSAY MCCONON

    Bob Damaschino is a second-generation West Shore property owner. He has worked to guide and direct the League on the restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe’s famed clarity for the past 25 years. Bob served on the League's Board of Directors from 2007 to 2021, including a seven-year term as board president from 2008 to 2014. Bob knows that science-based preservation solutions, education, and motivating the next generation to take ownership of protective responsibilities is key to the health of the Lake and the Tahoe Basin.

    As a founding member of the Forever Blue Council, Bob continues to focus on the League’s development efforts.

    Bob also serves on the Board of Las Trampas (School) for adults with developmentaldisabilities in Lafayette.

    Lindsay is the co-founder and CEO of Freya, a sustainable luxury accessories brand handmade by global artisans. She has spent her career in retail entrepreneurship, in both digital and brick and mortar, specializing in merchandising and operations. Lindsay graduated from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford University, where she played varsity women’s water polo. Other relevant nonprofit experience includes her tenure as the Chair of Board Governance for Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin.

    Lindsay lives in Incline Village with her husband and three children, all avid skiers. She joined the board in 2021.

    Jessica Hickingbotham

    JESSICA HICKINGBOTHAM

    Krista Giovara

    KRISTA GIOVARA

    Jessica Hickingbotham’s love for Lake Tahoe began early. Her grandparents and parents took a place every summer near Camp Richardson. She spent her childhood on the Lake, learning to water ski, taking picnics on the East Shore and sailing. She found the perfect match in her spouse, J., who’s family has a long history at Lake Tahoe. J’s grandmother, Diana Dollar Knowles, was one of the original founders of the League Fashion Show. When Jessica joined the family, J’s grandmother encouraged her to get involved in the League. Jessica has been a part of the fashion show since, working on the committee for 9 years.

    Jessica grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, graduated from UC Davis and spent more than a decade working in marketing and advertising. She currently lives in Menlo Park where she is raising two children with her husband. She is active in Bay Area philanthropy and sits on the Board of Directors for Achieve Tahoe (formerly Disabled Sports USA). She and her family still spend time at Tahoe, skiing at Palisades in the winter and visiting Tahoe as often as possible every summer.

    Krista Giovara is a fifth-generation native of Northern California who spent her younger summers in Tahoe and now has a home with her husband, four children and three stepchildren on the West Shore. She has been serving on the host committee of the League to Save Lake Tahoe Oscar de la Renta fashion show for the past seven years. She is also a writer, philanthropist and open-heart surgery survivor.

    J. Riccardo Benavides

    J. RICCARDO BENAVIDES

    J. Riccardo, a renowned event planner from the Bay Area, founded Ideas Event Styling in 1992 after studying at Rudolph Shaeffer's School of Interior Design in San Francisco. Known for his unconventional and sensational styles, he has collaborated with companies that share his ideals. Riccardo has designed events for notable clients like Queen Sofia of Spain, Giorgio Armani, Facebook, Netflix, and Dropbox. He actively supports non-profit causes, donating design efforts and rentals as well as serving on the committees and boards of various non-profits. In 2023, he became San Francisco's Art Commissioner, aiming to make a lasting impact on the city.

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League to Save Lake Tahoe Annual Fashion Show

Est. 1969 FEATURING Oscar de la Renta
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