Who: Renowned fashion designers Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard; fashion enthusiasts and philanthropists from across the Valley; and high-profile, community-leader chairs.

What: Time to meet the women behind the runway. The 2025 Arizona Costume Institute (ACI) Holiday Luncheon, the Valley’s most anticipated annual fashion fundraiser, will feature Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard, co-founders of the luxury fashion label Veronica Beard, as keynote speakers.

Back by popular demand, this year’s luncheon marks the return of its beloved fashion presentation and fireside chat led by the designers. Guests will also enjoy a champagne reception, luxury item raffle, and a stylish lunch, all in support of fashion at Phoenix Art Museum.

Table Hosts who purchase a table at $5,000 or higher, and single-ticket purchasers at the $1,500 VIP level, will receive an exclusive invitation to a private VIP event prior to the luncheon on December 7.

When: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8.

Where: Arizona Biltmore, located at 2400 E. Missouri Ave. in Phoenix.

Why: All proceeds from the ACI Holiday Luncheon will benefit fashion exhibitions, acquisitions, and education programs at Phoenix Art Museum.

Cost: $500 to $1,500, with all proceeds benefitting the Phoenix Art Museum fashion department.

RSVP: A limited number of tickets are available now.

About the 2025 ACI Holiday Luncheon:
Committee Chairs
Lana Breen and Justine Hurry
Honorary Chair
Miriam Sukhman
Luncheon Ambassadors
Philip Manghesi
Dee Dee Vecchione
Diane O’Malley
For more information: [email protected] or 602.307.2011.