Michelle Obama wasn’t in the audience, but we thought she might be considering The Fashion Fights Poverty benefit combined two of her favorite subjects: Fashion and Politics. Despite the lack of a fashionable First Lady in the front row, the all-volunteer run FFP kicked off in style with a combination of designers, video and performances to raise money for programs focused on women empowerment and poverty alleviation in developing nations.
I got to flex my co-hosting muscles with D.C.’s beloved Will Thomas from Fox 5. I have to admit that I crapped out on the after-party but had a chance to enjoy most of the night’s festivities, catch up with some friends from the Summit (hello Mr. Phillipe and Elliott!), as well as good friend – anthropologist and author, Wade Davis. Enjoy the photos!
Hair and makeup artists going to town behind-the-scenes
interview with my co-host, Will Thomas
The eerie purple light at the beginning of the show
Sporting a clingy butterfly-print Gaultier and jamming to my air guitar on the runway
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