Creative Loafing's IN A BREAST POCKET to Benefit St. Joseph's Women's Hospital

On October 13th, 2016, Creative Loafing will present a major menswear fashion show, "In a Breast Pocket," benefiting the Shimberg Breast Center at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and take place at CL Space (1911 N. 13th St., Ste. W200 in Tampa).

Reservations - $100 to attend the fashion show, after party (with food and drink included), and participate in a post-runway auction, and $25 to attend after party and participate in a post-runway auction - can be made online at cltampa.com/inabreastpocket. To purchase tickets over the phone, call 813.739.4879.

Thirty male models, a mix of professionals and eye-catching locals, will walk the runway to help support the cause. Internationally-known artist and fashion designer Michael Vollbracht will lend his talent and collection of vintage menswear to the event, including clothes by such designers as Jeffrey Banks, Kenneth Cole, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Willi Smith, Tom Ford, Hermès, and Perry Ellis.

Also, Tampa Bay's newest men's fashion destination, LonDon Philips, will present its new fall collection, and there'll be a post-runway "Shirts Off Their Backs" auction during which attendees can bid on T-shirts designed by Vollbracht and worn by the models during the show.

"We are grateful that Creative Loafing, LonDon Philips, and Mr. Vollbracht have chosen St. Joseph's Women's Hospital as a beneficiary of the proceeds from this event," said St. Joseph's Women's Hospital President Kimberly Guy. "Inspiring and life-changing events happen every day at St. Joseph's - made possible, in part, by programs funded through the support of the community."

Gifts to St. Joseph's Women's Hospital support:

• Improved quality of life for all breast cancer patients, with care that includes diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, medical oncology, and infusion services.

• Cancer survivor programs, providing support, education, and counseling services throughout and after treatment.

• Every significant advantage in breast care, including 3-D mammography, advanced ultrasound, MRI, lymphatic mapping, sentinel lymph node biopsy, Accelerated Partial-Breast-Irradiation, and Image-Guided Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy.

• Comfortable and compassionate treatment in a tranquil and spa-like environment in our Shimberg Breast Center.

Space is limited, so make your reservations as soon as possible to guarantee entry. For more information about the show, please contact St. Joseph's Hospitals Foundation at (813) 872-0979 or sjhfoundation@baycare.org. Please use #CLBreastPocket for all digital promotions.

Creative Loafing is an award-winning alternative, weekly newspaper and website committed to providing Tampa Bay with an independent perspective, up-to-the-minute local news, and a comprehensive listing of local happenings. Creative Loafing offers readers' unique monthly events and CL Deals, a locally focused platform featuring dining and event experiences at half-off their regular price. For more information about Creative Loafing, visit cltampa.com and cldeals.com.

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