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January 11, 2016
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Mad Hatter Luncheon
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Mad Hatter Luncheon

On November 6, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Mad Hatter Fashion Show and Luncheon showcased Fall 2015 designer collections from Bloomingdale’s at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. The event also featured a whimsical cake shaped like the Mad Hatter's signature accessory.

Photo: Michael Razler
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