Billed as a “celebration of a passion for fashion and for wildlife,” the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s Fashion for the Wild event lived up to the hype. The evening was hosted by WTAE’s Sally Wiggin and actor David Conrad, and featured a fashion show with breathtaking clothing.
In keeping with the theme, the featured designs were a nod to the venue with lots of animal prints and the natural world. Among the evenings highlights were live animals for guests to view including a snake, porcupine and a lizard, and the event was staged in the PPG aquarium with plenty of beautiful marine life to capture your attention.
Boutiques including e.b. Pepper, Carabella, One Brilliant, and Bear Brandegee of Doncaster provided the clothing, and designers like Sandra Cadavid and Kiya Tomlin delivered some of the night’s most amazing pieces. As fierce as the fashions were, the models held their own. The show featured women (and some men) of all shapes, sizes, and ages including Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium President and CEO, Dr. Barbara Baker.
For many, seeing acclaimed actor David Conrad hosting was half the fun. His work in “The Ghost Whisperer” and Wedding Crashers made Pittsburgh proud, and he’s happy to come to his hometown and give back to support wildlife preservation.
The event included fashion, fun, and animals, as promised, and was designed to be a night to support the conservation and education efforts of the zoo. There was a silent auction, raffles, and vendor tables featuring original designs bylocal artists. It truly was a wild night!
