MODA\VINO Grand Event was the culmination of the Keepers men's clothing and the Italian Trade Commission's weeklong celebration of the Italy's premium fashion and wines in Austin. The grand event held Thursday, May 15th at Pangaea in the city's Warehouse District featured premier Italian designers from Keepers men’s clothing.— Brioni, Zanella, Versace, Ermenegildo Zegna and Lorenzini, Italian wine and food tasting, Ducati Motorcycle Showcase, the "Spirit of Italy" art show and silent auction and after-party benefitting Heart House Austin. Special thanks to Sue Webber Productions for putting on a spectacular fashion show and artist from the Austin Figurative Gallery for their live art sketching during the after party.

HEART HOUSE AUSTIN is a free afterschool program dedicated to providing a safe haven and academic support to low-income children, encouraging them to become good citizens. Money raised during the silent art auction, ticket sales, and donations garnered throughout the week were presented to Heart House Austin at the conclusion of the grand event.