The South African Style of Sanibonani

NBS Brings South African Fashion to Lynn for a Good Cause

By JENNIFER RODRIGUES

Lynn University’s National Broadcasting Society will be hosting Sanibonani, an African themed fashion show today, in the Green Center starting at 6 p.m. All proceeds raised from ticket and merchandise sales during the event will go towards orphanages in South Africa which help children affected with HIV/AIDS and the NOAH Organization. NOAH stands for nurturing orphans of AIDS for humanity.

The fashion show will feature designs from Sara Mique and Authentic Fashion Renaissance. Many of the designs, however, are student made. Student designers have been working hard since September to make their creations. Walking the runway that night will also be student models, who have volunteered their time to this great cause.

Not only is this event featuring the work and talent of Lynn University students, it was also created, marketed and managed completely by students. Jessica Levinson, junior and president of the National Broadcasting Society, dreamed up this idea and made it a reality. Levinson, a native of South Africa, has always taken an interest in helping the orphanages around her hometown and saw this as another opportunity to help.

The fashion show is one of many events featured on campus to celebrate World AIDS Day. Tickets will be on sale during the World AIDS Day fair, as well as at the door of the show. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for a cocktail hour, featuring refreshments and snacks, and the show will begin at 7 p.m. This is an event not to be missed.