Keep Tahoe Blue and Oscar de la Renta Host 57th Annual Fashion
Show, Luncheon and VIP Cocktail Reception
Keep Tahoe Blue and Oscar de la Renta hosted the 57th annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on the shores of Lake Tahoe on August 1, featuring the presentation of the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Spring 2027 Collection. The event continues a tradition that began in 1969 and has raised nearly $30 million to protect Lake Tahoe.
This year’s event included a special tribute to Barbara Brown, recognizing her 20 years of service on the Fashion Show Committee and her extraordinary role in growing one of Tahoe’s most beloved philanthropic traditions.
Highlights included:
•Oscar de la Renta Pre-Spring 2027 Collection presentation.
•Live auction presented by Jennifer Wright, Christie’s.
•Tribute honoring Barbara Brown’s 20 years of committee leadership.
•Raise the Paddle supporting invasive species (Golden Mussel) prevention and Tahoe Blue Beaches.
A record-breaking $1.67 million dollars was raised this year.
The VIP cocktail reception was held on July 31, also at Incline Village.
Committee members:
Barbara Brown
Heidi Cary
Jessica Hickingbotham
J. Riccardo Benavides
Lindsay McConnon
Jennifer Brandenburg
Jane Mudge
Danielle Kling









