In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Original Retail: $3,395.00
Starting Bid: $750.00 (+/-50% of the discounted resale value according to The Real Real and 1st Dibs)

Size: 40
Condition: Brand new; no tags, but never worn.

This sold-out-everywhere black, cotton-blend, bead-embellished blazer-style dress from Balmain features bead embellishment, sequin detailing, embossed gold-tone buttons, v-neck, back zip fastening and fitted silhouette.

NOTE: This item will be on display at the gala.

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve item(s), beginning Monday, February 26, 2024.
• Item(s) can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; packaging and postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $378.00 ($189.00 per beanie)
Starting Bid: $175.00 (two for less than the price of one)

About the Brand
In Mandarin, laolao is an affectionate term for maternal grandmothers--and our story begins with my mother (my two children's loving laolao).

Separated from her first newborn grandchild by the isolated state of the world in 2020, she used her lifelong love of knitting to bind the family together. Her pieces were woven with the shared history of the other grandmothers in her knitting circle, as they taught each other new techniques, bonding over this meticulous craft and the joy it brought to their loved ones.

We created LAOLAO STUDIOS to share this joy; to bring the warmth and tenderness these pieces carry far and wide, and to support the grandmother artisans in our ancestral city. With every stitch, we communicate the essence of family bonds, weaving together feelings of love to ensure these heirlooms are forever cherished and, eventually, passed on.

xoxo, Chloe

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve the specific item(s) featured in the silent auction display at the gala, beginning Monday, February 26, 2024; or
• Email winning bid certificate to Chloe Goldsmith at chloe@laolaostudios.com and copy hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org if alternative colors or sizes of equal or lesser value are preferred.
• Item(s) can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

HWIS Connection: Chloe Goldsmith, her spouse, and two children (featured in this listing) are friends and Long Island City neighbors of Carlyle & Katie Peake (HWIS Parents, Mandarin Grade 2 & Incoming Kindergartener).

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $85.00
Starting Bid: $40.00

Limited edition at Culture & Cloth!

• Embroidered with the HudsonWay Immersion School logo
• 100% polyester UA Storm technology
• Highly water-resistant w/ a stain resistant finish
• Breathable mesh back panel
• Adjustable HeatGear shoulder straps
• Soft-lined sleeve-holds up to 15" laptop
• Water-Repellent front valuables pocket
• Large front laundry/shoe pocket at bottom of bag
• Two side water bottle pockets
• Top grab-handle

Dimensions: 6.3"W x 20.1"H x 12.6"L

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve the specific item(s) featured in the silent auction display at the gala, beginning Monday, February 26, 2024.
• Item(s) can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

HWIS Connection: Jessica Book Pena (HWIS-NJ Parent, Spanish Grades 5 & 2) is the founder of Culture & Cloth and will be operating a pop-up shop of HudsonWay gear and uniforms available to order or purchase onsite at the HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala.

Filthy Mari Atelier

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $70.00
Starting Bid: $30.00 (discounted from $35.00)

Lunar Brass Leaves | handmade Polymer Clay Earrings

NOTE: These truly unique earrings are one-of-a-kind as the designer only made this exact pair!

About the Designer
Filthy Mari Atelier, an AAPI woman-owned small business, came to life during the pandemic in the founder's NYC kitchen. Marisa's usual work as an event contractor disappeared during lockdown and one day, after almost a year of trying to find her way, she decided to get curious and have fun. She invested in some supplies and let her creative and artistic side run wild, and as a girl whose time spent with Play-Doh, it's really paying off. She's so grateful to have found something to help her work through through anxieties. Now she has the space to make the things she loves that hopefully you will, too. Always made with love, care and attention to detail and thankfully now in a proper work area, she has since moved into the corner of her bedroom, where she made a corner office. This shop is eco-friendly, uses recyclable/reusable packaging, is minimum waste and donates a portion of proceeds to charity.

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve item(s), beginning Monday, February 26, 2024.
• Item(s) can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; packaging and postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

HWIS Connection: Eva Hsu (HWIS Parent, Mandarin Grade 1 & Preschool 3s) discovered Filthy Mari Atelier at a Hell's Kitchen pop-up shop and immediately connected with the whimsical designs by this local Asian designer. She has purchased several of her colorful earrings already, and HWISPA-NY was thrilled that this small business was willing and able to donate some pieces to our silent auction!

Filthy Mari Atelier

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $65.00
Starting Bid: $30.00

Chinese White Flower Oil | handmade Polymer Clay Earrings
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Mini lucky citrus studs 2024 Lunar New Year | handmade Polymer Clay Earrings

About the Designer
Filthy Mari Atelier, an AAPI woman-owned small business, came to life during the pandemic in the founder's NYC kitchen. Marisa's usual work as an event contractor disappeared during lockdown and one day, after almost a year of trying to find her way, she decided to get curious and have fun. She invested in some supplies and let her creative and artistic side run wild, and as a girl whose time spent with Play-Doh, it's really paying off. She's so grateful to have found something to help her work through through anxieties. Now she has the space to make the things she loves that hopefully you will, too. Always made with love, care and attention to detail and thankfully now in a proper work area, she has since moved into the corner of her bedroom, where she made a corner office. This shop is eco-friendly, uses recyclable/reusable packaging, is minimum waste and donates a portion of proceeds to charity.

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve item(s), beginning Monday, February 26, 2024.
• Item(s) can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; packaging and postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

HWIS Connection: Eva Hsu (HWIS Parent, Mandarin Grade 1 & Preschool 3s) discovered Filthy Mari Atelier at a Hell's Kitchen pop-up shop and immediately connected with the whimsical designs by this local Asian designer. She has purchased several of her colorful earrings already, and HWISPA-NY was thrilled that this small business was willing and able to donate some pieces to our silent auction!

Filthy Mari Atelier

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $50.00
Starting Bid: $20.00 (discounted from $25.00)

2024 Lunar New Year Lucky Fish | handmade Polymer Clay Earrings

About the Designer
Filthy Mari Atelier, an AAPI woman-owned small business, came to life during the pandemic in the founder's NYC kitchen. Marisa's usual work as an event contractor disappeared during lockdown and one day, after almost a year of trying to find her way, she decided to get curious and have fun. She invested in some supplies and let her creative and artistic side run wild, and as a girl whose time spent with Play-Doh, it's really paying off. She's so grateful to have found something to help her work through through anxieties. Now she has the space to make the things she loves that hopefully you will, too. Always made with love, care and attention to detail and thankfully now in a proper work area, she has since moved into the corner of her bedroom, where she made a corner office. This shop is eco-friendly, uses recyclable/reusable packaging, is minimum waste and donates a portion of proceeds to charity.

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve item(s), beginning Monday, February 26, 2024.
• Item(s) can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; packaging and postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

HWIS Connection: Eva Hsu (HWIS Parent, Mandarin Grade 1 & Preschool 3s) discovered Filthy Mari Atelier at a Hell's Kitchen pop-up shop and immediately connected with the whimsical designs by this local Asian designer. She has purchased several of her colorful earrings already, and HWISPA-NY was thrilled that this small business was willing and able to donate some pieces to our silent auction!

Filthy Mari Atelier

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $40.00
Starting Bid: $15.00 (discounted from $20.00)

Lunar New Year lixi dangles | handmade Polymer Clay Earrings

About the Designer
Filthy Mari Atelier, an AAPI woman-owned small business, came to life during the pandemic in the founder's NYC kitchen. Marisa's usual work as an event contractor disappeared during lockdown and one day, after almost a year of trying to find her way, she decided to get curious and have fun. She invested in some supplies and let her creative and artistic side run wild, and as a girl whose time spent with Play-Doh, it's really paying off. She's so grateful to have found something to help her work through through anxieties. Now she has the space to make the things she loves that hopefully you will, too. Always made with love, care and attention to detail and thankfully now in a proper work area, she has since moved into the corner of her bedroom, where she made a corner office. This shop is eco-friendly, uses recyclable/reusable packaging, is minimum waste and donates a portion of proceeds to charity.

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve item(s), beginning Monday, February 26, 2024.
• Item(s) can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; packaging and postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

HWIS Connection: Eva Hsu (HWIS Parent, Mandarin Grade 1 & Preschool 3s) discovered Filthy Mari Atelier at a Hell's Kitchen pop-up shop and immediately connected with the whimsical designs by this local Asian designer. She has purchased several of her colorful earrings already, and HWISPA-NY was thrilled that this small business was willing and able to donate some pieces to our silent auction!