New York – February 1, 2011 –
Honoring Emily and Edith Holt, who founded
Lighthouse International in 1905, descendants of
many of the families who were active supporters
of the Lighthouse in the early years,
gathered at The Plaza for the POSH Tea to honor
the founders and kick-off the Spring POSH
sale.
Guests
included: Elisa Miller-Out (descendant of the
Tiffany Family), Emily Frick (descendant of the
Frick Family), Mr. Tom Gimbel (descendant of the
Gimbel Family), Whitney Douglas (descendant of
the Pulitzer Family), Victoria Donaldson
(descendant of the Pulitzer Family), Sam Hopkins
(descendant of the Holt Family), Lisa Pulitzer
Love (descendant of the Pulitzer Family), Lisa
Bailey Musgrave (descendant of the Holt Family)
and Mrs. Douglas Auchincloss (descendant of the
Auchincloss Family). Other guests included Amy
Fine Collins, Muffie Potter Aston Hamish Bowles,
Bruce and Juliana T. Gilbert, Jo Hallingby,
Marylyn Maklin, Helen Marx, Marjorie Reed
Gordon, Jean Shafiroff and Nell Yperifanos.
For the first time POSH, which features
thousands of new and gently worn designer
clothing and accessories will be held at The
Plaza from May 11 to May 16, 2011.
Fashionable philanthropy was present from the
beginning of Lighthouse. Borrowing $400 from
their dress allowance, Winifred and Edith Holt
started the Lighthouse which is dedicated to
fighting vision loss through prevention,
treatment and empowerment. POSH is New York’s
leading fashion fundraiser, offering new and
gently worn, vintage designer clothing, shoes
and accessories for women, men and children.
Funds raised at the POSH sale support Lighthouse
International’s nonprofit mission. For the past
40 years, POSH has featured such top designers
as Carolina Herrera, Christian Lacroix, Douglas
Hannant, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Manolo
Blahnik, Coach, Burberry and Nicole Miller
Theory, Tracey Reese, among others. To donate
clothes or for more information contact Phyllis
Farmer at 212.821.9445 or
pfarmer@lighthouse.org
About The Lighthouse
Founded in 1905, Lighthouse International is a
leading non-profit organization dedicated to
fighting vision loss through prevention,
treatment and empowerment. It achieves this
through clinical and rehabilitation services,
education, research and advocacy. For more
information about vision loss and its causes,
contact Lighthouse International at
1-800-829-0500 or visit
www.lighthouse.org.
About The Plaza
Timeless, captivating and unforgettable, The
Plaza has been making dreams become memories for
over one hundred years. Having undergone a $450
million, three-year, lobby to roof restoration
it is now back to its original splendor and
glory. The Plaza is an extraordinary hotel and a
luxury lifestyle destination that offers guests
every indulgence featuring an array of shopping
destinations, a Caudalie Vinotherapie® Spa, and
a Warren-Tricomi Salon. The Palm Court and The
Oak Room and Oak Bar provide quintessential New
York experiences, and the opulent Plaza Grand
Ballroom continues to host the world’s most
memorable events. New additions include the
elegant Champagne Bar and stylish Rose Club, as
well as The Plaza Food Hall by Todd English.
Designated a New York City Landmark in 1969, it
is also the only New York City hotel to be
designated as a National Historic Landmark. For
reservations and additional information, please
call 888-240-7775 or visit
www.theplaza.com .