The 2024 7th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic took place from October 11-13, sponsored by Bentley Atlanta and Fulton County Arts & Culture.
This year’s lineup featured exciting events, including a Celebrity Boxing Fight Night, a Cocktails & Cigars Under the Stars gathering, and the signature Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, which showcased thrilling polo matches and a grand fashion show.
The Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic is an annual event that combines fashion, polo matches, and entertainment, celebrating both equestrian sports and style. Here are some key highlights:
- Purpose: The event aims to promote the sport of polo while supporting local charities, particularly those focused on youth and community development.
- Activities: It features a variety of activities, including exciting polo matches, a grand fashion show, celebrity appearances, and social events like cocktail gatherings.
- Celebrity Involvement: The event often attracts notable figures from television, music, and sports, adding glamour and appeal.
- Beneficiary: Proceeds typically benefit organizations like the Ride to the Olympics Foundation, which focuses on providing youth with access to equestrian sports and activities, helping to create more inclusive opportunities in this traditionally exclusive sport.
- Social Impact: By combining high-profile entertainment with charitable goals, the Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic fosters community engagement and promotes awareness of equestrian sports among youth.
Founded by renowned menswear designer Miguel Wilson, this lavish event is generously sponsored by Bentley Atlanta and Fulton County Arts & Culture. It also serves as a fundraiser for the Ride to the Olympics Foundation.
“Thank you to everyone who played a part in making the 7th Annual Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic Weekend a huge success,” Wilson said. “We had a seven-year run and it’s been full of good times and great memories. So many friendships and relationships were greeted here. I’m forever grateful to you all.”
To commemorate the final year of the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic, Wilson introduced a Celebrity Fight Night, featuring five rounds of boxing alongside a seated dinner, on Friday, October 11, at the Renaissance Hotel. Two-time Emmy Award-winning radio personality Ryan Cameron served as the announcer for the boxing event.
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What Celebrities Attended the 2024 Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic?
Attendees included a star-studded roster of notable figures such as Nene Leakes and Peter Thomas from Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta, Mike Jackson from HGTV’s Married To Real Estate, Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, radio hosts Frank Ski and Ryan Cameron, actor Clifton Powell, R&B artist Q Parker, singer RL from NEXT, Martell Holt from OWN’s Love & Marriage Huntsville, Ralph Pittman from Real Housewives of Atlanta, Dr. Gregory and Lateasha Lunceford from Married to Medicine, Chris and Neal Fletcher from Love & Marriage Huntsville, DJ Scream, singer Jhonni Blaze from Love & Hip Hop: New York and Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta, former NFL players Rod Gardner and Ovie Mughelli, comedian Red Grant, and rapper Lil Zane.
The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic benefits the Ride to the Olympics Foundation, which aims to provide youth with opportunities in equestrian sports. The foundation supports Atlanta’s B.E.S.T. Academy polo team and is dedicated to creating and sustaining more youth polo teams, making equestrian activities more accessible and inclusive.
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