The show will present a unique collection by world-renowned Czech designer Libena Rochova. The collection “HOMAGE TO GLASS” is a blending of clothes and glass jewelry. In addition, the students of the Fashion and Footwear Design Studio of the Academy of Arts Architecture and Design Prague will present “THE REFLECTION OF TRADITION/FUSION OF PAST AND FUTURE”. Both of these collections were created especially for the New York City showcase.

Libena Rochova (above) and her designer collection (below)

At this Libena Rochova says, “To create glass jewelry was another challenge for me and also a dream come true. I already have experience with glass costume jewelry, but I was attracted by something different, by the creation of larger jewelry objects. It’s so exciting to see my visions are becoming a reality. The collection will be an interlink of clothes and jewelry”.

Proceeds from the event will favor the “Beauty of Help” Foundation. It’s the foundation, whose patroness is Tatana Kucharova Miss World 2006, supports projects which effectively help and solve the specific problems of disadvantaged individuals or groups. Benefashion 09 will support their Halfway Houses fund, which supports young people who are living in shelter houses because they were forced to leave children’s homes or foster care after reaching adulthood.

Tatana Kucharova