An Evening of Fashion featuring Philadelphia Ballet Artists took place at the Joan Shepp store in Philadelphia on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Guests enjoyed cocktails and light bites all in celebration of the Philadelphia Ballet’s 60th upcoming  anniversary gala. Barbara Weisberger founded Philadelphia Ballet, formerly Pennsylvania Ballet, in 1963. It was her dream, fostered and encouraged by the great George Balanchine, to not only bring the best in dance to Philadelphia but to find local talent and develop those artists into world-class performers. Joan Shepp donated a portion of their sales from the evening and Damari Bespoke Suits created a special Philadelphia Ballet suit lining in celebration of their 60th Anniversary.

1. Philadelphia Ballet Artistic Director Angel Corella and its Executive Director Shelly Power were pictured at the step and repeat

2. Founded in 1971 in Lafayette Hill, Joan Shepp has since been recognized as one of the country’s style leaders by publications Harper’s Bazaar and Lucky Magazine. The store relocated to Center City in 1999, and is currently located at 1811 Chestnut Street. Joan Shepp teamed with Damari Fashions to dress Philadelphia Ballet members attending the signature event

3. Board chairman David F. Hoffman (center) and Gala Co-Chair Sarah Marshall (left) paused for a photo with the Artist of Philadelphia Ballet

4. Philadelphia Ballet Young Friends Jeanne Michele Mariani, Robert Marsch and Erin Colgan attended the event

5. Philadelphia Ballet Company Artists gathered for a photo

6.  Ashlee Hollis, Kyleigh Johnson, Taylor Kellar and Philadelphia Ballet 60th Anniversary Co-Chair Sarah Marshall attended the event

7. Brian McKay, Rita Rome, Sterling Baca and his fiancée Scarlett Guemez