Benefit Party

Escada previewed its 2006 Spring/Summer collection with a party benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The cocktail soiree was held at Meson G on Nov. 17 with a star-studded attendance. Emily Procter hosted the event, which showcased the collection with an elegant informal modeling presentation at the chic Melrose Avenue restaurant. Models presented the collection on a square stage in the center of the room, where guests, including stylists, press and celebs, enjoyed the “Escatinis” and hors d’oeuvres while viewing the elegant fashions. Many celebs, including Amber Valletta, Maggie Grace, Amy Smart, Melissa George and Kelly Carlson, turned out for the event, all decked out in Escada. —N. Jayne Seward