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    The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 's annual Collaborating For a Cure Benefit/Auction -NYC-recently raised over $2.5 million to support collaborative efforts to eradicate cancer The SWCRF has seen great momentum since officially launching the Partnerships for Aging and Cancer Research program...a collaboration with the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute On Aging which is spearheading the research to uncover the links between cancers-exploring environmental and genetic factors that increase the the risk of cancer as people age. To help contribute to this admirable cause and other ground breaking research programs and treatment protocols.... leading RTW designer  Tadashi Shoji  is proud to announce his partnership with  Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation   for the fifth year in a row .  Starting on January 15 th ,  20% of proceeds  from an exclusive and limited-edition unisex credit card holder w...

words/images Judith Ecochard Garment Center. NYC The LA based/Japanese born Tadashi Shoji is one of those fashion veterans who delivers special occasion dresses for a devoted client base. That was obvious to us when we attended the RTW show during the most New York Fashion Week---the collection of which was inspired by the rich colors, unique petal markings, and delicate blooms of tulips.   One shoulder dress with petal detail There were plenty of devoted customers in the audience---who probably never read what any of the fashion critics opine. Why should they...desiring feminine, graceful gowns and cocktail length frocks...they know who to turn to without needing any dictates. Our re-see at the Tadashi Shoji showroom really gave us a chance to admire the refined collection, the standout fabrics-and intricate details---including hand painted silk linen, festive layers of taffeta, delicateembroidered lace, frothy layers of tulle over hand cut floral appliques, and w...