Christopher Guy Gives Back to LA's BEST Children, Inspires Designers of Tomorrow

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. April 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In honor of BritWeek 2010, world-renowned British luxury furniture designer Christopher Guy is donating a percentage of sales and three signature design pieces for a silent auction to LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program, a local non-profit that serves children with the fewest resources throughout the City of Los Angeles. The Christopher Guy flagship Beverly Hills showroom hosted an exclusive charity gala tonight to benefit LA's BEST.

Christopher Guy will donate 10% of all sales from the Beverly Hills showroom during BritWeek 2010, from April 20 to May 7. He also graciously donated three signature pieces that were a part of a silent auction at the gala.

LA's BEST board member and fellow Brit Nigel Lythgoe of So You Think You Can Dance thanked the attendees of the gala for their support. "It is crucial that we acknowledge the need in communities across the City of Los Angeles, particularly in these tough economic times. Investing in the future of the children in LA's BEST is imperative to help ensure a safer city and a better educated next generation. My thanks to Christopher Guy for joining me in supporting such an important program."

The fabulous event was sponsored by Angeleno magazine and fused design with community outreach, as winning artwork by children participating in the LA's BEST Designers of Tomorrow Workshop was on display and inspired attendees with their whimsical designs. The Designers of Tomorrow Workshop is part of LA's BEST After School Arts Program (ASAP), created to ensure that participating children have access to quality art education programs. Christopher Guy and Angeleno Interiors Editor in Chief Alexandria Abramian-Mott judged the children's artwork, which was inspired by Guy's signature furnishings. One grand-prize winner was chosen and received a $250 cash prize. Second and third place winners and runner-up cash prizes were also generously awarded.

"Designing is a big part of my life and always has been since I was young," said Christopher Guy. "It's great to know that I can do something to help children receive the appropriate resources and programs to make their own dreams come true," he added.

About LA's BEST:

LA's BEST - Better Educated Students for Tomorrow - is a nationally recognized after school education, enrichment and recreation program serving 28,000 children with the greatest needs and fewest resources throughout the City of Los Angeles. LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program provides a safe haven for children ages 5 to 12 at 180 elementary school sites each day during the critical hours after school - at no cost to parents. Established in 1988, LA's BEST is a partnership including the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Unified School District and the private sector. www.lasbest.org.

About Christopher Guy:

A singular vision and uncompromising sense of style has driven Christopher Guy to continually re-define the aesthetics of design, resulting in new and innovative design concepts that  fit equally well in contemporary and classic environments. Born in Britain, raised in Spain and France, and now residing in Singapore, Christopher Guy's international background is reflected in his distinctive designs that transcend cultural barriers to create a cosmopolitan feel. As an internationally acclaimed brand, Christopher Guy continues to grow the brand via stand-alone stores in Beverly Hills, High Point, Verona, London, Shanghai, Taiwan, and via established growth strategies worldwide in every continent. www.christopherguy.com.

SOURCE LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program