About Couture for a Cause:

Couture for a Cause is a not-for-profit Jewish organization started by philanthropists Esther Silber and Michal Weinstein in efforts to aide various Jewish charities both local and abroad. Their motto is “fighting poverty with style,” and they have been doing so since their premier fashion event in 2007, which raised over $20,000 for Israeli-based charity Shlomzion. Thanks to the enormous success of their initial launch, the following year’s event was widely publicized and featured celebrity designer Kara Janx, of Project Runway fame, resulting in over $30,000 for Shlomzion as well. In 2009, Couture for a Cause turned its loving heart towards the troubles at home, teaming up with locals Toby and Uri Jacobs to throw a talk-of-the-town Purim Masquerade party, benefiting Project Eliezer, which helps families in financial crisis. With their exciting and innovative social gathering and determination to assist those in need, Couture for a Cause has established itself as the organization that marries fun with fund raising.

About Esther Silber: A graduate from Parson's School of Design, this sassy socialite went on to own high-end children’s store Alexa and Jack Children's Boutique in Miami’s uber chic South Beach as well as founded the company Bling Bling Baby, a celebrity favorite featured in OK magazine, Life & Style magazine, US Weekly magazine and on Access Hollywood. Esther is currently raising two children and donates her time to multiple non-profit Jewish organizations, many of which she serves on the Board of. Additionally, Esther rendezvous as an interior designer and personal shopper for upscale clientele. You can visit her website at www.estherincny.com About Michal Weinstein: A graduate from New York’s esteemed Stern College for Women and the School of Visual Arts for Web and Graphic design, Michal currently resides as president and c.e.o. of mlwdesign.com, a full service design firm that prides itself on excellence in technology and quality. In addition to the visual arts, Michal has a background in fashion and communication, serving in 1998 as the first internal public relations manager for fashion legend Eli Tahari’s Tahari Ltd. Michal is currently raising four children and splits her time between her successful web business as well as many non-profit organizations.