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Just hours ago, I received notice that this weekend's
2010 San Diego's Best Dressed Awards and Fashion Forward Runway Show "Dressed to the Nth Degree" Gala, produced by
Leonard Simpson, was canceled due to the
very sad passing of Julien Hug, the son of
Denise and Bertrand Hug, the Honorary Chairs of the event.
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The Gala was to take place this Saturday evening at the
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina and was to benefit
San Diego's Ronald McDonald House. I was invited to be a "Special Guest Designer" at this event from the generous sponsorship of my
Alma Mater, the
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM, showing an exclusive preview of my
NIKOLAKI 2011 Spring Collection![](file:///C:/Users/NICKVE%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-10.png)
Julien Hug was a Contestant on
ABC's "The Bachelorette" and was on his way to Palm Desert to open the family's newest restaurant
Augusta Modern (the family owns two of San Diego's top restaurants
Bertrand at Mr. A's and
Mille Fleurs), when his body was found. we mourn his passing and respect the family's wishes for peace.