Juicy Couture Goes Bananas for the SF ZOO!

Joy Venturini Bianchi and Tim Whalen

Juicy Couture Goes Bananas for the SF Zoo!

Juicy Couture Union Square showed its wild side last Tuesday when it hosted a cocktail party to launch the San Francisco Zoo’s annual fundraiser ZooFest for Kids! 2009 alongside Co-Chairs Mireille Schwartz, Cecilia Fisher and Charley Zeches.

Well-heeled grownups & chic tweens alike descended upon the event in true Juicy fashion – as this was only the second time the Juicy flagship location has ever opened its doors for a private party! This soiree was the brainchild of Mireille, Juicy Couture NY Marketing Department’s Rachel Jonas, and Juicy Couture General Manager Jay Madaus.

Guests nibbled on allergy-safe desserts made by Let Them Eat Cake, enjoyed fine Pearl Vodka Martinis & Lemon Drops, as well as a variety of extra special Juicy Couture treats all in support of the San Francisco Zoo’s annual kids event.

“We are honored to be a part of the San Francisco Zoo’s annual ZooFest for Kids!,” said Juicy Couture Co-Founders and Co-Creators Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor. They predicted, “Juicy Couture Union Square will host a fete that will kick off this great family event in a very Juicy way!”

Juicy Couture Marketing Director Lisa Katz, Lisa Niers

Nick Johnson, with Cross Marketing PR’s Claudia Ross

Jennifer Raiser, Event Co-Chairman Mireille Schwartz, Betsy White

Marcy Carmack, Zoo PR Chair Jean Larette

Juicy Couture GM Jay Madaus

Susan Dunlevy with twins Paige & Gwyneth

Happy in Juicy

Anne Meiling, SF Zoo Auxiliary President Mindy Henderson

Meena Harris and friend

Ruth Pepper, Marianne Kahn

Event Co-Chairman Mireille Schwartz and Charlotte Jude

Renee and Andrew Schwartz

Damion Matthews, Princess Fati Farmanfarmaian

Sheree Pirie, Event Co-Chairman Cecilia Fisher

Let Them Eat Cake Chef Amanda Kraft and husband Jason Kraft

The annual ZooFest for Kids! fundraising event will be held on Friday, June 5th, 2009. The event celebrates the Zoo’s long-standing commitment to children of all ages — to connect with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action. It will be an evening of fun and entertainment with many of the Zoo’s beloved animals.

Come see exclusive wildlife presentations, behind-the-scenes animal feedings, an after-hours walk through of the Zoo and enjoy food, drinks, activities and more. To purchase tickets visit www.sfzoo.org.