On Saturday at the 10th annual David Alan Fashion Show, David Alan encouraged the crowd to “keep dreaming on.”

“What began as a leap has turned into a soaring manifestation of what following your dreams can do,” Alan said. “I often think about the long dark nights 10 years ago, when the adversity of building this brand and company became overwhelming. But even in those moments, the drive remained in the dream. 10 years later, that dream resonates louder than ever.”

Fashion enthusiasts, Pittsburgh celebrities and customers of David Alan Clothing gathered in PPG Plaza for the show. All proceeds from the show benefit Casey’s Clubhouse, an adaptive sports program for individuals with disabilities.

“We’re just so grateful that David loves Pittsburgh,” Sean Casey, founder of Casey’s clubhouse and former MLB all star, said. “He loves our organization and he’s helped us out before, but tonight is a big one. Tonight is a continuation to have that mission to grow with people from Pittsburgh, and we’re grateful to all you guys.”

David Alan described the night as “emotional.”“Tonight, there’s just so many amazing people coming together to believe in a cause and support other amazing people,” Alan said. “And when you step back and look at that, coming from an idea 10 years ago to collectively putting this group together was phenomenal and just forever thankful and grateful.”

Curt Wootton, also known as Pittsburgh Dad on social media, arrived at the David Alan fashion show wearing a Steeler-themed suit.

“I’ve done this event a couple years, and every year we like to try to top ourselves with how we’re going to put me in a more unified outfit,” Wootton said. “And this is the away jersey inspired sport jacket. It’s easier than ever. You kind of get some pictures on the internet, go back and forth, and [David Alan] is able to take those pictures and come up with some brilliance right as you see in front of you.”

When customers walk into one of the David Alan Clothing stores, in Uptown Mt. Lebanon, Warrendale or Columbus, they can expect a highly personalized experience.

“Everything for us is just about experience and treating people the right way and providing a good product and service,” Alan said. “And that’s our goal, and we try to do that with everybody that comes through the door.”

Samantha Stepanik, a stylist at David Alan clothing, walked in the fashion show and enjoys being intentional when styling her customers.

“I think clothing is something that it speaks before you do, and it really can make an impact in how you present yourself and how you feel,” Stepanik said. “So I love working with people, making people confident. I really enjoy doing different cuts and designs, things that you cannot find in store.”

Stepanik works at the Mt. Lebanon store and feels the team is “totally spoiled with our location.”

“There are so many passer-byes. I’ve become friends with neighboring businesses. Restaurants are phenomenal, and the community as a whole. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

During the evening of fashion and fundraising, Sean Casey explained how Case the Buffalo was adopted as his organization’s mascot because of how buffalo symbolize community and resilience.

“Whenever you see storms come in, the buffalo and the bison do an incredible thing,” Casey said. “They herd up and they see that storm, and they understand that there’s uncertainty in that storm and there’s pain in that storm, but they run right for it, right? At times the families and our kids have storms that come in their life, but we look at this place, Casey’s Clubhouse as a herd that just keeps on running, and we keep on growing together.”