Set in the historic beautiful compound of 92 Nanchizi, a former residence of the Douergun Regent 400 years ago, fashionable ladies gathered for tales and inspiration told by Joanna Riley Weidenmiller (360Fashion), Lu Liu, and Elisabeth Koch.

Dinner was catered by 92 Nanchizi, managed by 85 Broads member Chen Yang. Wines were provided by Summergate.

Joanna Weidenmiller tells her tales of adventure

Ms. Weidenmiller surprised many with her background in the FBI evolving into social media savviness catering to the fashion industry and entrepreneurs.

Lu Liu with her gorgeous portfolio of dresses

Ms. Liu brought her spring 2011 collection, with two dresses donned by Ms. Weidenmiller and Shanti Christensen.

Lu Liu 12.28′s spring 2011 collection

Elisabeth Koch’s hats; fit for a princess

Elisabeth Koch, having dressed the British princess to be, showcased elaborate creations of different dimension and flair.

Ladies who dined with us for the evening possessed all levels of interest in fashion. A few ladies present were involved in bringing brands to China, sourcing accessories, with a couple of jewelry designers in the mix.

Katherine Don, Lu Liu, Elisabeth Koch, Joanna Riley Weidenmiller, Shanti Christensen

Stirring stories over bites and sips, the evening ended with warm responses and shared sentiment to stay in touch. Keeping within each other’s spheres is absolutely possible by joining 85 Broads Beijing Chapter and LinkedIn group.

May’s event is already in tow with sustainability in mind. Stay tuned. A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, supporters, and attendees for contributing to Beijing’s 85 Broads progressive dinner.