1. Written By: Amy McNish
THE NEW YORK FAME FASHION WEEK presents SPRING 2012 COLLECTIONS
(METROPOLITAN PAVILLION, NYC) showcasing international fashion designer
Korto Momolu. Born in Liberia Africa, Korto brings rich fabrics to the runway
influenced by her African Roots!
On Friday, September 9th, 2011, fashion met philanthropy at “The New
York FAME” all day fashion extravaganza with multiple designers
showcasing their Spring 2012 collections and a silent auction to benefit
the Twin Towers Orphan Fund (www.ttof.org).
The New York FAME is the creation of CEO Melisa Brown who
sought to highlight fabulous fashion designers and style for a good
cause during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. It is all too fitting on the
10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks part of the proceeds from this
event is benefitting children who lost one or both parents on that
fateful day. The collaboration between The New York FAME and the
Twin Towers Orphan Fund aims to provide as many $20,000
educational scholarships for children as possible with the proceeds
from the event ticket sales and silent auction.
While the event showcased various emerging designers throughout
the day, only the most hardy fashion enthusiasts stayed the entire
time despite plenty of ‘Monster Energy’ drinks and open bar. The
majority of attendees arrived around 6pm when the Red Carpet
Gala Reception began receiving VIPs like Natalie Cole, Rapper Trina,
multiple Project Runway alumni, and contestants from RuPaul’s Drag
Race who were modeling for Haus of Estrada.
THE NEW YORK FAME is New York City¹s premier outlet for high-end
fashion designers and philanthropy to come together to highlight style
and social good. Be sure to check out next year’s show!
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Photo Credits:
Nathaniel Jenkins Jr of Photos By Nate J Media Group
Charlotte, NC