CHARITY FASHION SHOW AT THE WHITE PALACE

Belgrade, 14 February 2008 – The HRH Crown Princess Katherine Foundation, in cooperation with Mrs. Radmila Hrustanovic, Assistant to the Acting Mayor of Belgrade, hosted today at the White Palace the fourth humanitarian fashion show organised by the Fabrika fashion agency.

Revenue from ticket sales will be used to acquire the equipment for the Daily Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer at the Institute for Gynaecology and Obstetrics of the Clinical Centre of Serbia.

On this year’s fashion show, the ethno collection of Serbian fashion designer Ms. Verica Planic was presented, as well as the new collection of ethno Da Lena purses by Sandra Jankovic, the latest collection of haute couture of Greek fashion designer Mr. Michalis Maniatis, and the jewels by Vicky M jewellery.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II welcomed guests and expressed his satisfaction with the humanitarian effort that citizens of the Serbian capital showed tonight:

Beside His Royal Highness speeches were delivered by HE Christos Panagopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to Serbia, Mrs. Radmila Hrustanovic, Deputy Mayor of Belgrade, Prof. Dr. Vesna Kesic, Head of the Institute for gynecology and obstetrics at the Clinical Centre of Serbia and Mrs. Vesna Mandic, Director of the Fashion Agency Fabrika.

Ms. Verica Planic presented her Korenik collection intended for men and women, and for all seasons. She maintains her pre-developed style that has, by fashion standards, entered the world of prêt à porter. Her creations are made of natural materials, knitted, crocheted and textured by hand.

Da Lena is a new line of fashion accessories for women dedicated to creating an extraordinary connection between the contemporary form, folklore and craftsmanship in a unique and elegant way. This design concept is manifested primarily in purses that have been created in limited editions in Belgrade and done by hand, expressing authenticity and the feminine side. Their designer,

Ms. Sandra Jankovic has obtained a Masters degree in textile design in Great Britain in 1996, and then she worked for six years on the project which supported women who made handicrafts in Serbia.

Mr. Michalis Maniatis has been known worldwide in the fashion industry for 15 years. His creations are worn by some of the world’s top celebrities, and he and his collections have toured the world. In February 2004 he presented his prêt à porter at the Paris Fashion Week, while Miss Universe wore his creation that same year. In 2006 he was recognised as the best Greek fashion designer.