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
