The Ladies Lunch at the Lausanne Palace is one of those charity events that hold a special place in Lausanne life. I had the pleasure of attending this event, held in the elegant surroundings of the Lausanne Palace, which brings working women from the region together in support of a good cause.
Beyond the society side that occasions like this can have, the Ladies Lunch is first and foremost about supporting a range of causes and organisations. That is precisely what gives this annual event its meaning: bringing people together, building connections and shining a light on commitments that matter.
A charity event in the heart of Lausanne
Over the years, the Ladies Lunch has become a well-known fixture of Lausanne life. Held at the Lausanne Palace, it brings together women from all walks of life in a setting that is both warm and elegant.
Events like this spark conversations, introduce new initiatives and support projects that deserve a little extra visibility. They are also a chance to meet women who are actively involved in a wide range of professional, non-profit and entrepreneurial fields.
I particularly enjoy events that take me beyond a strictly professional setting and let me play a part in local life. Lausanne is a vibrant city, where encounters between women entrepreneurs, professionals and committed public figures regularly create wonderful synergies. Gatherings like this are also an opportunity to discover other paths, other experiences and other ways of making a difference.
An edition in support of Special Olympics Switzerland
The year I attended, the Ladies Lunch was supporting Special Olympics Switzerland, an organisation that promotes sport for people with intellectual disabilities.
One of the aims was to support the athletes and help them take part in the 2015 World Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Sport plays a vital role in inclusion, self-confidence, independence and social participation. Supporting an organisation like this helps make sport more accessible, and it also celebrates people for their abilities, their achievements and their dedication.
It is this combination of solidarity, recognition and participation that gives initiatives like this their real value. Charity events also play an important role in raising the profile of causes that, without this kind of support, might otherwise get far less public attention.
A time to meet and connect
Attending the Ladies Lunch at the Lausanne Palace is also a special opportunity to talk with many women from very different backgrounds.
I especially valued the human side of the occasion: the conversations, the encounters, the stories shared and that unique energy you find at events that bring committed people together.
In my work as an image consultant, the relational side is essential. Image is never just about appearance. It is also about how a person presents themselves, carries themselves, communicates and relates to others.
Events like this show just how much presence, attitude, confidence and personality shape the way each of us is perceived. They are also a reminder that a professional or personal image is not built through clothes alone, but also through behaviour, posture and the way we connect with others.
A fixture of Lausanne life
The Ladies Lunch at the Lausanne Palace is very much part of Lausanne’s social and charitable life. Gatherings like this help build bridges between generations, professional backgrounds and outlooks.
Beyond the cause it supports, it is also a reminder of how important it is to take part in local life and to back projects that make a tangible difference.
I have fond memories of an elegant, warm and purposeful occasion in one of Lausanne’s most iconic venues. Events like this are part of what makes local life so rich, bringing people together around a shared purpose and a desire to support worthwhile causes.
An event like this naturally belongs on this blog, which of course covers image consulting, style and personal coaching, but also, more broadly, image, encounters, presence and professional life in Lausanne.
