Beatrice Glenora Ellen Doyal Geil (what a name!) is described thusly in a missive I’ve received:

Beatrice Glenora Ellen Doyal Geil was a most extraordinary woman. Raised by her grandmother in one of the poorest coal mining towns of West Virginia, Beatrice grew up to become an accomplished lady of the 1950’s and 60’s traveling the world, socializing and hosting dignitary events alongside the wealthy and privileged. “Jimmy,” as she was known to her friends, lived with a passion and vitality for life that is clearly represented by her clothing collection. Each piece is charged with Jimmy’s enthusiasm and her fire to feel fabulous in the world. Jimmy created her collection with a keen focus on quality, attention to detail and an understanding of the inspiration behind each design.

Jimmy’s granddaughter, Caroline Fitchett, is showcasing her grandmother’s collection in a fashion show and sale to benefit the National Foundation for Democracy and Human Rights in Uganda this Friday in the garden of her home at 5347 N Michigan, at 6 pm ($10 donation at the entrance, and 10% of sales going to the cause). Sounds like an opportunity for collectors and do-gooders alike.