Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 7:00 PM
Lexington Avenue Armory
68 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10010
FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.
Our Annual Gala is the most exciting time of the year for United Colors of Fashion as we celebrate the last year and recognize exceptional individuals for their contributions philanthropically and to the arts. UCOF is excited to present our third international runway show featuring seven renowned designers from around the world, including Marc Bouwer (South Africa), David Tlale (South Africa), Naked Ape by Shaldon Kopman (South Africa), Ron & Ron (Haiti/USA), Kosibah by Yemi Osunkoya (United Kingdom), Sukeina (USA) and Carmen Marc Valvo (USA). Jan Malan is our show’s Producer, Sandi Bass is our Casting Director and Christine De Lassus is our Stylist. We are also extremely proud to showcase the first collection of our top fashion student and Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon, in a fashion exhibition. Fern Mallis, fashion industry leader and the renowned creator of New York Fashion Week, is the Honorary Chair for the event. Legendary supermodel Pat Cleveland, who walked the runway for UCOF’s gala last year and has made invaluable contributions to the worlds of fashion and the arts, will be honored with the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award. We are also proud to have Devyn, winner of “THE FACE” modeling reality show, as our gala’s International Fashion Ambassador. The night will also feature a dance presentation by Steps on Broadway as well as the opportunity to put on your own dancing shoes as the dance floor opens with our gala DJ.
As our theme “FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.” perfectly encapsulates what United Colors of Fashion believes in. We remain faithful that our mission will launch the careers of our interns, while we provide hope for their futures and our children in Soweto, South Africa through the transformative medium of fashion. That is what UCOF is all about. The proceeds generated by the gala’s ticket sales are used to fund the costs of running our programs for another year, while 100% of donations are funneled directly to the beneficiaries — our youth.
Join us for an evening to remember as we celebrate our mission to Empower Youth through Fashion.
Preliminary Program:
6:00pm Press Check-in Opens/ Arrival of Honorary Chairs
6:15pm Press Conference
6:30pm Cocktail Reception and Exhibition Begin
7:20pm Award Program Begins
Introduction by the CEO of the Company with the Presenting Sponsor Title
Presentation of the Honorary Chair Award to Fern Mallis
Bethann Hardison to handover the Lifetime Achievement Award to Pat Cleveland
Legendary Supermodels of the 80’s
Video of our Impact in NY and Abroad
Collection by Sade Solomon
Presentation of the Achiever of the Year Award to Sade Solomon
Live Auction by Host of the Gala
International Runway Fashion Show by Top Designers
Dance Presentation by Dancers from Steps on Broadway
Grand Finale
For more information, please visit:
http://www.unitedcolorsoffashion.org/2013-annual-gala/