Hat designed by Eric Javits to be auctioned for charity on eBay
08 May '06
3 min read
Supermodel Petra Nemcova sported the one-of-a-kind (GREY GOOSE) Vodka designer hat to the 132nd Kentucky Derby. Following the final race Nemcova autographed the hat, which will go up for auction beginning Monday, May 8th on eBay.com, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting The Barnstable-Brown Foundation to support diabetic research.
Nemcova who has graced the cover of renowned magazines and has been the face of a multitude of luxury brands campaigns, looked radiant in the airy yet dramatic portrait hat, which is made of nylon horsehair and spiraled silver lurex braid with pale gray chenille-dot veiling draped around the crown. The retail value for this one-of-a-kind special occasion chapeau is $1000.00.
"I am excited to support GREY GOOSE Vodka's dedication to charity by donning this one-of-a-kind hat designed by Eric Javits. This was my first trip to the Kentucky Derby; it was a wonderful experience and I hope to be back," said Nemcova.
This is the second year running that GREY GOOSE, the "World's Best Tasting Vodka," and official sponsor of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), has joined forces with renowned fashion designer Eric Javits to create a chic, sophisticated and unique hat which is worn only at the Kentucky Derby by a celebrity and then sold, with the proceeds going to charity. Jamie-Lynn Sigler wore the exclusive design last year.
"We are proud to be partnering with such a talented hat designer like Eric Javits and to have Petra Nemcova participating in this charitable cause," says Monsell Darville, VP and Group Director for GREY GOOSE Vodka.
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