DURHAM, NC – An evening of elegance, inspiration, and giving back is coming to Durham this fall as Gorgeous Faces Beauty presents its Cancer Charity Fashion Show, a fundraising event benefiting the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program. The event will showcase some of the Triangle’s most talented fashion designers, runway models, beauty professionals and community leaders while raising support for individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Fashion Meets Compassion in Durham
The annual fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in the Grand Ballroom at the ARIA Event Center, 2609 N. Duke St., Suite 700, in Durham.
Designed to celebrate beauty, resilience and hope, the event will feature an evening of fashion, entertainment and philanthropy, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program and its services for cancer patients and their families.
Guests will enjoy a networking reception followed by a professionally produced fashion show highlighting the creativity of local designers and the artistry of makeup artists, hairstylists and runway models.
Seven Local Designers to Showcase Their Collections
The runway will feature original collections from seven talented designers, along with a surprise guest designer.
Featured designers include:
- Max Rex
- Venancio Tadeo
- Pamela Bond
- Kima Nicole
- Sara Elegance
- Designs by LASHEA
- Special Surprise Guest Designer
Organizers say the show celebrates local fashion while using creativity as a vehicle for community impact.
Community Leaders to Highlight the Evening
Spectacular Magazine Publisher and breast cancer survivor Phyllis Coley will serve as the event’s celebrated host, bringing both professional expertise and a personal connection to the evening’s mission…