Marissa Collections and Oscar de la Renta Host Runway Show at Hats in the Garden

Marissa Collections, Naples partnered with Oscar de la Renta and John Martinez Productions to put on a successful runway show at the 19^th annual Hats in the Garden event at the Naples Botanical Gardens.

Marissa Collections and Oscar de la Renta dressed 22 rotating models in 60 Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall and Fall 2023 Collection outfits. 700 attendees wearing spring attire and elaborate hats watched the runway show while enjoying a Paris-in-the-Spring themed luncheon.

Post-runway-show, Marissa Collections and Oscar de la Renta set up racks of Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall and Fall 2023 merchandise for purchase at the “Darty” (after party), while attendees shopped and enjoyed music by a DJ.

The overall event raised a record-breaking $2.65 million for the Naples Botanical Gardens.

About Marissa Collections

Marissa Collections owes its success to staying true to the original goal…commitment to helping clients develop their individual style through personalized service and extraordinary selection. Marissa Collections began in 1975 with a storefront boutique of hand selected items including clothing, jewelry, accessories and shoes which Marissa personally styled for each individual. The instant success among the small community on the Gulf of Mexico has continued over the years, emerging into a 10,000 square foot location in the Third Street South shopping district of Old Naples. Marissa Collections was destined to evolve and expanded to marissacollections.com and a second location at The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach.

About Oscar de la Renta

With a career spanning over four decades, Oscar de la Renta is one of the most revered designers of our day. The line’s contemporary-classic appeal and couture-like craftsmanship is loved the world over, boasting some of the globe’s most stylish women as fans. Born in the Dominican Republic and having apprenticed under fashion greats Cristobal Balenciaga and Antonio Castillo at Lanvin, his skill has been honed into a brilliant master of design techniques. Refined, lady-like looks trek down the runway season after season with women of all ages demanding his amazing pieces. With a number of diffusion lines under his Oscar de la Renta umbrella, they all fuse together by some of his favorite details: embroidery, fur, floral, dirndls and a touch of Latin flare.

About John Martinez Productions

John Martinez Productions is a fashion show production company with a decade of experience in the industry. Based in Miami, New York City, and Los Angeles, the company offers casting, coordination, styling, and execution for designer runway shows and fashion photography. Led by John Martinez, the team is committed to excellence and provides high-quality services for their clients.

About Hats in the Garden

Hats in the Garden is a highly anticipated, annual event in Naples, Florida, with tickets that sell out months in advance. The event, led by Shelly Stayer, features a champagne celebration, an exceptional luncheon, a competition for the best hat, a runway fashion show, and an after party in the garden. All proceeds from the event go towards the Naples Botanical Gardens.

About Naples Botanical Gardens

The Naples Botanical Gardens, established in 1993, covers 170 acres of land in Naples, Florida. It is dedicated to cultivated gardens and preservation areas. It showcases seven distinct natural habitats and ecosystems, featuring over 1000 species, with a special emphasis on the ecosystems situated between the 26th parallel north and south.

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