Community members and business representatives from the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce came together for another Black Gown Gala at 6 p.m. at Pique Travel Design off of Water Street. With the inaugural gala occurring last October, the chamber decided to make the event a new spring staple to get the community out and about after a long winter and get excited about the incoming summer fashion. Many local businesses participated in bringing in the fashion as well as supplying other elements of the show. Local community members from the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department, nearby school districts and other business representatives served as models. The event also served as a fundraiser for the chamber, with bidding beginning April 24 and ending the night of the gala. According to the chamber website, the second gala raised nearly $3,000.
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Colleen Lockovitch, owner of Sustinea Horticultural Consulting, modeled for Amore & Fede and Gray Home.
Deephaven City Councilmember Emily Scherschligt modeling for aloom Consignment Boutique.
Herman Gray, a South Lake Minnetonka police officer, modeling for Spirit Gear MN.
Deephaven City Councilmember Emily Scherschligt modeling for aloom Consignment Boutique.
Maud Duggan, owner of Union Place, Home Entertainment and Design, modeled for SIX Boutique and Clubhouse 366.
Abby Klass, a 1st-grade teacher at Excelsior Elementary, modeling for Golden Rule.
Amber Harvey, an ambassador with the chamber, modeled for Spirit Gear MN and Martin’s Boutique.
Abby Klass, a 1st-grade teacher at Excelsior Elementary, modeling for Golden Rule.
Morgan Dawley, MC for the event, was also one of the models and modeled J. Hilburn.
Amber Harvey, an ambassador with the chamber, modeled for Spirit Gear MN and Martin’s Boutique.
Jennifer Dierkhising, one of the owners of The Guest House, modeled for Clubhouse 366 and Brightwater Clothing and Gear.
Jennifer Dierkhising, one of the owners of The Guest House, modeled for Clubhouse 366 and Brightwater Clothing and Gear.
From left to right, Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tiffany King and event manager Carolynne Telford.
Four rousing rounds of new outfits filled the runway for this year’s Black Gown Gala.
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