The two Democratic rivals in the race to succeed Senator Chris Dodd will appear together on Monday in the name of charity.

Richard Blumenthal and Merrick Alpert will be models in the annual “Capital Catwalk,” a fashion show to benefit Dress for Success Hartford.  The organization helps prepare women to enter the working world.    

The two will appear in a part of the show featuring the candidates for the Senate.  All the candidates were invited to appear.  Republican Peter Schiff and independent candidate John Mertens will also show off fashions from local stores including Stackpole, Moore and Tryon and Mariella Creations.    

Several local celebrities and personalities will also be models.

The Capital Catwalk takes place this Monday night at the Hartford Stage.