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In the Pink (and Green), Angela Moore Fashion Show Defines Newport Style
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Ashley Bickford in the quintessential Newport look
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In a veritable symphony of pink and green, including a tent festooned with pink tennis balls, the 12th annual Angela Moore fashion show at the International Tennis Hall of Fame brought out a record number of fashion buffs and members of what has become a "family" of models and attendees, all working to benefit the Hall of Fame and its programs.
As always, the inimitable Bud Collins was there, modeling his own collection of colorful pants, and former Miss Rhode Island Ashley Bickford and Miss Rhode Island Teen Ivy Shen joined long-time models Ross Cann, Barbara Bohan, Carolyn van Petten, Susan Noel and others. Two dashing young tournament contenders, Michael Yani and Denis Kudla, escorted models, wore the perfect Newport summer young gentlemen's outfits, and shared amusing tennis stories about their experiences in Newport, RI – including Yani's falling into the Bay after a rowdy night on the town five years previously. The players met the next day in the quarter-finals of the Tournament.
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A special one-shoulder evening gown, worn by Ms. Bickford
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The social event took place during the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Tournament, and featured Angela Moore's own designs, and fashions from Lilly Pulitzer, Manuel Canovas, Christopher Blue, Julie Brown, Jack Rogers, Dolce Vita shoes, Moyna bags, Onigo hats and others. The runway parade began with casual day wear then moved to swimwear, which included stylish swimsuits, cover-ups and accessories for the beach and pool, then on to elegant evening attire. Mrs. Moore and her husband Gary Moore have almost patented what is the oh-so-correct Newport style (which they move to Palm Beach's Worth Avenue in the winter,) including swimwear, terrific hats, cocktail couture, colorful accessories, jazzy beaded sandals, hip bags and cashmere wraps. Fila was represented in tennis clothing.
Sponsors, including Swarovski Crystal, who donated raffle prizes, which went to delighted winners, and were delivered by 2011 Miss Rhode Island Teen, Ivy Shen.
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The cast of the incomparable Angela Moore Fashion Show
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Barbara Bohan's granddaughters Elizabeth and Cecilia Bohan were adorable, Kathryn Farrington was sassy, Carolyn van Petten and Ashley Bickford looked breathtaking, and Ross Cann was the perfect Newport sport. The young gentlemen Chuck and Daniel Sullivan ( Bohan grandsons!) struck just the right note in apparel and modeling, the champagne brunch was delicious, the mood festive. Frank Carpano, Sports Director of WJAR-TV, chatted amiably with Angela while wife Kathy, and daughters Francesca and Isabella modeled.
Seen in the audience were the "Ladies of Lila", including leading lady Melanie Delman, Anita (Mrs. Bud) Collins, Hall of Fame inductee Peachy Kellmeyer, Barbara Georgescu, Ruth Orthwein, Ellen Barnes, Joyce Lineberry, Pamela O'Connor, Vieve Rozansky, Mark Stenning, Vincent Scolera, and Reinhard Mackinger, V.P., North America of Swarovski.
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Hostess Angela Moore greets attendees
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After the show, attendees raced to the Angela Moore shop to take advantage of a $15 discount ticket, giving it the air of a tres chic Marx Brothers movie. Many were wearing a rhinestone Swarovski bracelet received as a table favor.
-- L.P.
Models were: Carolyn Van Petten, Kathryn Farrington, Karen Megley, Kathy Carpano,
Susan Noel, Dee Gordon, Gail Alofsin, Barbara Bohan, Ashley Bickford, Judy Carroll,
Peachy Kellmeyer, Carol Williams,Grace Megley (Karen's daughter), Lilly Van Petten (Carolyn's daughter),Grace Van Petten (Carolyn's daughter), Francesca & Isabella Carpano (Kathy & Frank's daughter) , Jordan Werner, Victoria Federici, Cecilia Bohan,
Elizabeth Bohan, Danielle Costas, Frank Carpano, Bud Collins, Gary Moore, Chuck Sullivan, Jason Heywood, Ross Cann, Steve Waluk, Justin Goff, Dan Sullivan, Ivan Colon and Rick McGowan
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Statue of Fred Perry at the fabled Center Court of the Newport Casino
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Anita (Mrs. Bud) Collins, dashing in black and white
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Vincent Scalera, Gary Moore, and Reinhard Mackinger of
Swarovski
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The huge overflow crowd for the early morning show
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Joyce Lineberry & Ellen Barnes
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"Ladies of Lila" Robin Nicholson & Geer Messinger
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Friend, Newport Stylephile Andrea McHugh, and Annette of the NCCVB
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ITHF Board Member Barbara Georgescu & Nikkie Sardelli
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Newport Seen's Linda Phillips thinking pink
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Anita Collins & ITHF Board inductee Peachy Kellmeyer
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Gary Moore welcomes the astonishing crowd
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Sponsor Courtney Wassel, Director of The Spa at the Newport
Marriot , with hostess Angela Moore
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Miss Rhode Island Teen Ivy Shen delivers a gift basket from PBS RI
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Sponsor Lauren Mallon of Fila with 2 raffle prizes: yoga outfit and
duffel bag
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ITHF's Marguerite Jones, on behalf of Rhode Island PBS, giving away two
tickets to a Behind the Scenes Tour of the PBS TV station. and a gift basket
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Reinhard Mackinger , Director of Operations for Swarovski NA, donated
a Swarovski Crystal mesh watch and a Swarovski Elements
crystal bracelet to each guest
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Newport Mayor Steve Waluk with Angela
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Carolyn van Petten models swimwear
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Lilly & Grace Van Petten --Simply adorable!
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Dee Gordon looking smashing
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Ivan Colon, of the Preservation Society
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Barbara Bohan modeling perfect sportswear
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Cecilia and Elizabeth Bohan ready for the beach
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Sisters Francesca and Isabella Carpano, set for a day in the sun |
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Frank Carpano loves what Angela "has done with the place"
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Rick McGowan & Judy Carroll, dressed for day
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Judy Carroll on her way to work at Papers
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Rick MacGowan looking sportif
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Chuck & Daniel Sullivan, young Newport gentlemen
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Peachy Kellmeyer & Bud Collins acknowledging applause
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Anita Collins & Peachy Kellmeyer enjoying breakfast
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Kathryn Farrington in vivid beachwear
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The hat, the shoes, and everything in between for Danielle Costas
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Gary Moore looks very Newportant!
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Dee Gordon in pink and green swimwear, Angela's signature
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Ross Cann is the perfect Newport sport
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Carol Williams looked stunning in beachwear
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Oh la la! Carolyn van Petten dressed for The Beach!
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Michael Yani with with Ashley Bickford
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Denis Kudla, Angela, & Michael Yani: tennis repartee
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A perfect pareo for Kathy Carpano
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The "Ladies of Lila" were attentive
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Victoria Federici and Jordan Werner
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Barbara Bohan, Angela & Bud Collins in signature pants
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A dashing white suit for Mr. Moore
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Carol Williams in a swinging evening dress
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Jason Heywood looked dapper
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Karen Megley in a Julie Brown Valentino inspired halter top
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Ivan Colon, dressed for an event
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Stylish Dee Gordon
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Tunics work well for Barbara Bohan
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Soft rock played throughout the show, thanks to these "spinners"
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Joanna Kilroy in fashionable pink
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An evening look, modeled by Carolyn van Petten
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"Shall I?" Asks Anita Collins about the Fila dress
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The tennis stars in Newport casual
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Frank Carpano suits up in Angela Moore fashion
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The Sullivan boys accoutered for evening
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Rick McGowan thinking pink!
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Stunning Susan Noel & Bud Collins, dressed for evening
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The strawberry pants: yet another story of sartorial intrigue
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Julie Davis & Joan Duffy, show coordinators, were given a hand
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Taking a final bow
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The perennial Angela Moore banner
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Angela Moore, Peachy Kellmeyer & Gary Moore take a bow
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Pamela O'Connor's chapeau stole the show
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Period tennis dress on the center court
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A wonderful history
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Walking past a life-size cutout of Andre Agassi
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Christopher E. Clouser, Chairman of the ITHF Board, friend
& Mark Stenning, CEO, outside the fashion show tent
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At the shop: Vieve Rozansky & model Justin Goff
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Cashing in the $15 coupon: rush hour at Angela Moore
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Barbara Georgescu found the perfect hat!
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