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C O U R T E S Y O F S I LV I A TC H E R A S S I T H E SHOP TALK, NEWS & HAPPENINGS AROUND THE KOI PONDS courtyard chronicles Silvia Tcherassi unveils a limited-edition bag to support breast cancer research. This October, Silvia Tcherassi turns fashion into a force for change with her first-ever partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the world's largest private funder of breast cancer research. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the designer's Bal Harbour Shops boutique will debut a limited-edition version of her iconic Sofia bag—reimagined in a striking pink, the emblematic color of the movement. Every purchase of the collector's piece will directly fund lifesaving research. The launch will be marked by a conversation at Bal Harbour Shops on October 8, featuring BCRF Co-Chair Emerita Kinga Lampert alongside Director of Ready-to-Wear Sofia Espinosa Tcherassi. For the brand, this collaboration goes far beyond fashion. "Breast cancer continues to impact women across the globe—it has touched close friends of mine, as well as some of our most cherished clients," says Silvia Tcherassi. "Supporting BCRF isn't just important; it's a priority." As a house founded by women, for women, the cause feels deeply personal. "Staying uninvolved is simply not an option," she adds. "While science has advanced, research and fundraising remain essential. Our hope is that others continue to get involved— because it's through collective support that breakthroughs happen, including ones that once seemed unimaginable." PURPOSELY PINK B HS B CR F B HS B CR F SILVIA TCHERASSI limited-edition Sofia bag, available exclusively at Bal Harbour Shops

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