Candace Jordan: No Stranger to the Catwalk!

5 Apr

Featured Diva Candace Jordan really is taking her Fashionista honor to a new level. But wait a minute, I am pretty certain being a Fashionista is simply a lifestyle for Candace Jordan and she wouldn’t know otherwise. If we left Candace in the wilderness without any resources, she would likely put together a couture dress out of leaves and twigs and start a fashion revolution!

So it was no surprise when I heard Candace was spotted strutting her stuff on the runway last Thursday, March 31st at Elda de La Rosa’s Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show at the Allerton Hotel. No stranger to the catwalk and camera, Candace shared the runway with guest models ABC’s Diana Palomar and WCIU’s Jeanne Sparrow. Drawing an A-List crowd, the show had standing room only and guests indulged in a cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres.  According to Candace, Elda de La Rosa’s fashions were exquisite and the designer received a standing ovation when she appeared on the runway at the end. With the recent catwalk appearance of this fashionista, it is evident Candace feels at home on the runway and has been a style icon for many years in this city.

Here are only a couple of Candace’s fashion/style related finest moments in history:

  • In 1976 she was named Chicago’s Playboy Bunny of the Year and appeared on the first, live televised international pageant on ABC.  In 1979, she became Playboy Magazine’s December centerfold and has made numerous appearances in the past 3 decades as one of the most popular Playmates ever to grace the magazine.
  • Named one of the “ Most Fashionable Women in Chicago” by Chicago Social Magazine
  • Co-Founder of –“Couture and Cocktails: benefiting the Joffrey Ballet
  • Named one of 5 “Bold & Beautiful Women” by Chicago Magazine and Kohler 2010
  • Named one of 5 “Chicago Style Setters” by TCW 2010
  • Named a “Style Icon” by Shore Magazine 2010.
  • Named a “Style Trendsetter” by ME: In Focus Magazine 2010
  • 2010 Inspired Award Honoree—hosted by TCW Magazine, Grace PR and Charles Ifergan Salons
  • Honorary Chair for St. Jude Research Center’s fundraiser, “Dream a Little Dream” fashion show—2011
  • Co-host for Chicago’s first “Red Dress Party” with NBC’s Marcus Riley benefiting the Aids Foundation of Chicago—2011

We are excited to honor Candace at our Fashionista Diva Series this Thursday! I think I just found a new shopping buddy!  Oh Candace – what should I wear on Thursday? I think I need to call you ASAP!

Diva to Diva….Love, Sarah

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