Justine Frangouli-Argyris
In support of the “Dovee Project” for the early diagnosis of ovarian and endometrial cancers, a glamorous fashion show featuring designers from Greece was held in Palace Reception Halls Laval by the Lyceum of Greek Women of Montreal (LGWM).
The main speaker of the event was Dr. Lucy Gilbert, who, with her research team at McGill's Glen University Hospital (MUHC), is attempting to develop a smear test to diagnose endometrial and ovarian cancer cells in their precancerous stage, before they turn deadly. As she noted, ovarian cancer, known as a "silent killer," is usually diagnosed at an advanced state, requiring aggressive treatments for patients and frequently resulting in the loss of human life.
The official guest of the event was Orsalia Parthenis, of the historic brand “Parthenis," who showed parts of her summer collection emphasizing silk and cotton sets designed by David Dowton, an internationally renowned fashion artist. Parthenis’s clothes brought the breeze of the Greek islands to Montreal, a city still dealing with the remnants of a long winter.
The newly emerging young Greek designer, Eva Soulakou, presented her collection of "BlueBlue" beachwear. These modern young swimwear draw inspiration from Greece’s turquoise seas and landscapes.
Some fur pieces from Starlight Furs completed the Blue Blue Beachwear giving the swimsuits a sexy Canadian flavor!
The event “Greek Designers for the Dovee Project” was undertaken by the LGWM in its ongoing efforts to promote Canadian initiatives while showcasing the modern Greek fashion scene.
Tears flooded the eyes of the audience when the seven women joined hands, lifting them upwards like "Caryatids," while music reminiscent of the shores of Greece played on in the background.
It should be noted that the Consul-General of Greece to Montreal, the Honorable Michael Gavriilidis, stressed the importance of the Dovee project for the detection of ovarian and endometrial cancers and congratulated the LGWM for its initiative to financially support this groundbreaking research.
The event was hosted by the award-winning Canadian (CTV) television reporter, Rob Lurie, while the main sponsor was Air Canada, enhancing the prestige of the endeavor. Many other corporations provided financial assistance for the undertaking as well.
The LGWM was able to introduce Greek fashion to Montreal at an event to prevent women's cancers that will be etched indelibly in the memory of those of Hellenic and non-Hellenic origin who attended this historic event at the Palace Congress Center in Laval.
The music for the event, which raised upwards of $10,000.00, was arranged by the prominent Greek music director, Pantelis Gkoudis.
Make up: Rachel Shultz Cosmetiques
https://www.rachelshultzcosmetiques.com/Hair: Mandyz Salon
Organizing Committee
Co Chairs: Athena Kyriakou, Dimitra Argyropoulos
Members
Peggy Vrettis
Elizabeth Scoufaras
Tina Kalogrias
This publication is sponsored by Vicky Georgiadou and Nancy Zentefis from Charisma Real estate
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