Fashion For the Cure: A Night of Charitable Style
Tue., Sep. 29, 2009 5:00 PM PDT by Sydne Summer
Having just returned from New York Fashion Week, my expectations weren't too high for the Susan G. Komen Fashion for the Cure Benefit. I was going in order to support breast cancer and 'cause I love Diane von Furstenberg, who was showing her resort collection at the soiree. But the night turned out to be even better than my evenings at Bryant Park.
After guests sipped Hpnotiq cocktails and Jamba Juice, munched on delicious mini cupcakes and bid on a silent auction on the pink carpet, it was time to head inside Smashbox Studios for the runway show. Host of the night, Eliza Dushku, stepped onto the stage, which made me understand why Rick Fox was sitting one row in front of me (the two have been dating for a while now). After a heartwarming speech by the Dollhouse star and the evening's special guests, the runway show began.
As usual, I wanted almost every single DvF piece that came down the runway, from a graphic black-and-white jumpsuit to the colorful dress that Sienna Miller recently wore. Ford models showed off the collection alongside stars including Denise Richards, Caroline D'Amore, Alison Sweeney, How Do I Look? host Jeannie Mai and singer Mya, who was the only star brave enough to wear one of the oversize bows on her head, like the professional catwalkers did. The last looks of the collection were modeled by the most beautiful women of the night, the survivors. There wasn't a dry eye in the room as the women who truly did fight for the cure walked down the runway sporting the most fashionable accessory of all: a victorious smile.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month. Visit Fight With Style to learn how you can think pink by viewing The Style Network and The City of Hope's tips, checklists, charitable shopping options, survivor galleries and self-exam guides.
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Now loading...Reyna Tue, Oct 6, 2009, 4:19 PM
1. I heard Tracey Vingiano from Adesso Moda in Connecticut was there, volunteering as a hair stylist!
tracey vingiano Wed, Oct 7, 2009, 10:37 AM
2. yes i was.....12 of the best stylist in the country!!!! we had a blast working with the unite products and working as a team> tracey vingiano adesso moda hair and skin studio 2032816900