The Women’s Fund Partners with David Peck to Support Women’s Empowerment and Kick Off Annual Wine Dinner Fundraiser

Join Inside the Design Studio (LIVE!) with Illustrator Marina Saba on Tuesday, April 11, 2023

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is pleased to announce on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 5-8 p.m., award-winning fashion illustrator Marina Saba will be interviewed by David Peck during his conversation series, Inside the Design Studio (LIVE!). The local artist will speak about her career and feature a collection of original illustrations available for purchase.

The event will serve as the kickoff for The Women’s Fund 2023 Wine Dinner, an annual event that supports the organization’s programs that serve to educate girls and women in the Houston area through classes, workshops, lectures, and publications focused on physical, mental, financial, emotional, health and wellness. The interview will begin at 6 p.m. and be live streamed on the David Peck Instagram account (@shopdavidpeck). A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit The Women’s Fund.

Marina Saba is an international fashion designer and educator specializing in fashion illustrations. She was an instructor at the Houston Art Institute for ten years. Her experience as a fashion designer allows her to give her students a tangible set of skills and a visual imprint of the process. In addition, her creative background promotes creativity and conceptual thinking while helping students develop their style and facilitate new design creation methods.

For 44 years, The Women’s Fund has been providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools they need to be advocates for their health and resiliency skills. Dedicated to ensuring positive health outcomes for individuals and communities, The Women’s Fund serves close to 12,000 women and adolescent girls and distributes close to 10,000 publications each year at no cost. 

The 2023 Wine Dinner is the organization’s annual fundraiser that helps adolescent girls and women lead happier, healthier, and more resilient lives. For information on The Women’s Fund including details about the wine dinner sponsorship and individual tickets, please contact Linda Rhodes at 713-623-6543 or linda@thewomensfund.org.  

“For our third installment of Inside the Design Studio (LIVE!), I felt that it was a unique opportunity to bring Marina Saba and The Women’s Fund together,” said David Peck, CEO, and CVO at David Peck. “Like our own mission, we look to support and highlight women’s work. We are proud to showcase this Houston-based international artist I have known since I moved to Houston alongside an organization I have had the pleasure to support over the years.”

This event is free and requires an RSVP to attend. Guests will enjoy Peck’s new giftshop and bridal salon, where third-party in-store and online products meet his criteria of being women-owned, minority-owned, or locally sourced. Guests can RSVP at: https://bit.ly/idswomensfund or by calling 713-501-2071.

Inside the Design Studio (LIVE!) will take place at 1922 Fountain View Dr. Houston 77057 where guests will get the chance to meet Marina Saba and purchase her original illustrations.

About David Peck: Exuberant color, playful textures, and art prints are infused in each of designer David Peck’s designs, many of which are limited editions or custom, one-of-a-kind creations. The David Peck boutique and atelier is in the Tanglewood neighborhood of Houston, TX, and houses a curated collection of ready-to-wear, made-to-order evening and bridal gowns, and a growing number of accessories and gift items. Distinct jewelry from hand-picked, local designers adds the finishing touch to any outfit.

About Marina Saba: Marina Saba is an internationally renowned Fashion Designer and Fashion Illustrator whose experience ranges from couture bridal wear to eco-friendly sportswear and visual art. Her Bridal design collections are featured in: In Style, Martha Stewart, The Knot, and Modern Bride on a regular basis.

For more information, visit www.thewomensfund.org, call 713-623-6543, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. 

Photos courtesy of David Peck/Marina Saba