thursday october 27th embassy of france washington, dc

FASHION
FIGHTS
POVERTY
THURSDAY OCTOBER 27TH EMBASSY OF FRANCE
WASHINGTON, DC
fashion fights poverty
is brought to you by
the style and image network
and
the united nations association
of the national capital area
in cooperation with
the one campaign – dc chapter
and
the united states committee
for the united nations development programme
thank you for joining us.
PRODUCTIONCREDITS
art & design
Michael Dumlao
VENDOR & SPONSOR RELATIONS
Sylvie Luanghy
Alana Brown
Chris Belisle
Natalie Lee
Richard Marble
Zoe Rawlins
Pam Siekman
publicity & press
Kadrieka Maiden
Charles Edwards
Barbara Jones
Joanna Lo
Sarah Magallanes
Michael Pranikoff
Kim Singletary
Edith Wooten
catwalk production
Yvette Castro
Lisa Streeter
Irving Marrero
Vanessa Aurora
Colin Baer
David Fabian
Gillian Oak
Marymount University Fashion Club
media production
Jaclyn Selby
Red Diamond Films
Artist Relations
Don Patron
Nada El-Eryan
MUSIC PRODUCTION BY
DJ Adrian Loving
beverage managed by
Meghan Mortimer
Emily Benton
studio location BY
Matthew Lamm
Adam Benz
photographers
Michael Dumlao
Danny Fowler
Amy Bruce
D.C. Hughes
Mariko Fritz-Krockow
Deborah Dusour
catwalk MODELS
BethelHelena
Antoinette Australia Brock
Karen M. Allen Jacqueline Atoko
Naomi Foster Lalita Jordan
Ashlyn Taylor
Thomas Pink
Michael Chapalaney
Stephen J. Crim
Naomi Foster
Christopher J. Glump
Peene Hermes
Bijou Noel Lutete
Heidie Nelson Daniel Voge Rakiyt Zakari
Jessica Concannon
Peene Hermes
Larry Holden
Kristine Kelly
Deirdre McCullagh
Lora Ann Seo
Desiree Venn
for a full list of models (with images), please log onto
www.fashionfightspoverty.org
AND TO ALL VOLUNTEERS : The Fashion
Fights Poverty team thanks those dedicated
divas who made the hundred phone calls,
sent the thousand emails, drove for hours,
slept very little, braved the camera, and
worked well into the wee hours while keeping
their cool and class to make this event the
most fantastic philanthropic fashion-fete the
District has ever witnessed. Thank you!
programcontents
welcome
partners
undp-usa
designer gallery
sponsors & vendors
artists
production credits
programschedule
start
registration opens
vendors, silent auction and artist
showcase
substance
latoya foster, master of ceremony
margherita musollino, keynote
speaker
jaclyn selby, film producer
rachel panay, performer
style
rakiyt zakari
thomas pink
bethelhelena
soiree
“Red Wall #3” 2005
by Michael Dumlao
post-reception
local 16 @ 1601 u street, nw
HELPING REAL PEOPLE MAKE REAL LIVES
In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations, the U.N. Association of
the National Capital Area, the Style & Image Network and the United States
Committee for UNDP would like to welcome you to Fashion Fights Poverty.
There comes a time when the world’s fashion elite must do more than set style
trends. There comes a time when the influence of a few must be utilized to
positively impact the lives of millions.
Though big-name fashion designers can be big-time benefactors, couture is not
generally viewed as a humanitarian affair. The negative publicity generated by
third world sweatshops and child labor abuses has underlined the idea that the
fashion industry does not contribute to developing nations. This story, however, can
be different.
Increasingly, top brand designers are turning to alternative approaches to the
creation of beautiful clothes. These range from micro-finance grants in the textiles
industry to fair trade labels to eco-minded sewing cooperatives that hire the
chronically disadvantaged. It is couture for a better world.
In light of the new global millennium campaign to end poverty, now is the time for
these new initiatives. Finally fashion is generating substantial employment
opportunities and raising living standards in the developing world (much of Asia,
Africa, South America).
Fashion Fights Poverty is about the promotion of these initiatives, a commitment to
improving international living standards via new avenues of growth in the apparel
industry, and the forging of new connections between government agencies,
NGOs and the fashion community.
rachelpanay
A Washington, D.C. native, the only child of a
classical pianist mother, Rachel Panay has been
honing her craft since the age of eight. Rachel
continued to move in the Dance/House direction
and now, “I Still Believe,” the eagerly awaited
follow up to “Back to Love” entered the chart at
#42 and within 2 weeks has risen to #22!
Rachel has been nominated in the Best New
Dance Artist category for the International
Dance Music Awards. Drawing comparisons to
her influences Kristine W., Amber, and Ultra
Nate, Rachel is poised as a leader in the next
generation of vocalists and songwriters who
believe that Dance music can and should uplift,
provoke thought and feeling, speak the truth,
and of course make the floor move.
LATOYAFOSTER
As the illustrious host and producer of “Live at 5
with LaToya Foster,” Latoya Foster has used her
girl-next-door characteristics, winning charm
and savvy interviewing skills to attract a diverse
roster of A-List guests, including the 2004
Presidential Candidates, Entertainment Mogul PDiddy, Chairs of the Democratic and Republican
National Committee Howard Dean and Ken Mehlman, Virginia Governor Mark Warner, Former
Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and a host
of other prominent business and political leaders. Foster has used her voice in the community
to draw attention to the national adoption crisis,
violent female gangs, and to inspire more youth
involvement in politics.
ARTSHOWCASE
Fashion Fights Poverty is honored to feature
some of the art world’s most innovative artists:
1) Don Patron
2) Robert Brown
3) Deryk Todd
4) Dustin Cole
5) Ran Borgersen
6) Steve Quinn
photography by michael dumlao
hair by perry amati
makeup by ricardo knoxx
style & image network www.sinpr.com
Style & Image Network is a comprehensive public relations and creative marketing
agency. SIN’s expertise builds on a community of creative professionals representing fashion, entertainment, communications design, film, consumer products and
luxury goods. Our specialized approach offers our clients a fully-integrated package of original ideas, unforgettable promotions and dynamic special events.
united nations association (NCA) www.unanca.org
UNA-NCA and its members work with foreign policy makers, political decision makers, schools, colleges, and universities, and non-profit and other organizations in the
National Capital Area to build knowledge, understanding, informed opinion, and
new ideas, on the United Nations and its specialized agencies. UNA-NCA concerns
and projects touch peace and security, conflict resolution and culture, nuclear
non-proliferation, global health, sustainable development, and human rights.
U.S. Committee for undp (UNDP-USA) www.undp-usa.org
UNDP-USA supports the work of the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) to improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world by promoting democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery,
energy and environmental issues, and reducing the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. UNDP-USA accomplishes these aims by building a broad-based American
constituency that educates for international development and by identifying U.S.
resources for specific UNDP projects that support U.S. national interests.
un
dp
u n i t e d n at i o n s
d e v e l o p m e n t
p r o g r a m m e
The United Nations Development
Program (UNDP), as the lead agency
of the UN Development Group,
advocates for change and connects
countries to knowledge, experience
and resources to help people build a
better life. UNDP offices in 166 countries are working to achieve local
solutions to community problems. By
working with governments as well as
civil society, UNDP is able to address
systematic problems that lead to poverty and inequity in societies. UNDP
is in 166 countries, which allows local
activities to draw on regional and
global experiences. In all activities,
UNDP encourages the protection of
human rights and the empowerment
of women.
UNDP is active in all sectors of economic and social development including that of the textile industry, and regards sustainable textile development as an effective way to reduce poverty, generate income, and
empower underrepresented sectors of the population such as women
and girls. UNDP globally is involved in textile development projects which
range from: business and craftsmanship training courses, technical and
knowledge exchanges, industrial standardization, and microfinance.
Highlights of ongoing and past activities are detailed on www.fashionfightspoverty.org.
Margherita Musollino, UNDP
Policy Specialist on Trade and Human Development, Bureau of
Development Policy, United Nations Development Programme.
As a Policy Specialist on Trade and Human Development, Ms. Musollino
focuses on a wide range of trade policy issues with the goal of helping
developing countries benefit from international trade and globalization.
Before joining UNDP, Ms. Musollino spent six years at the UN Conference
on Trade and Development in Geneva promoting technical cooperation
projects for developing countries. She then moved to New York where she
served in the UN Secretariat as Special Assistant and Speechwriter for the
Under-Secretary General for Least Developed Countries. Originally from
Italy , Ms. Musollino possesses a Master’s Degree in International Relations
specializing in international trade law.
Vendorsuites
Appalachian By Design
Bakana
Balozi
Beads for Life
Bread for Life
Cheray deCandia
Destination U
Embassy of Indonesia
International Finance Corporation
International Research Foundation
Mona Assemi Jewelry Design
MK Piece Oovoo Design
Nathalie DeWolf
One Campaign
Oovoo Design
Simply Soles
Stacy McNeal
Susej Designs
Tu-anh
UNA Ghana
SPONSORPROVISION
Platinum Partners
Bytes Solutions
Dinner In The City
Apparel
Planet Chocolate City
UNIFEM-USA
Food & Beverage
Citadelle Gin
Citadelle Vodka
Cloud Dining Lounge
Dean & Deluca
Ethos Water
Heidsieck & Co Monopole
Local 16
Minh’s Restaurant
Philippine Oriental Market and Deli
Sangam Restaurant
Stella Artois
Gift Bags
Gucci
Armani Exchange
Douglas Cosmetics
Lynelle Boutique
Parma Spa
Prescriptives
Sand Dollar
Hotel & Transportation
Jason Tours, LLC
Lamborghini Washington
Sofitel Hotel
Promotion & Publicity
Barbara Jones PR Concepts
Embassy Events
Home Nightclub
Ogilvy Public Relations
StyleForFree.com
Washington Network Group
Silent Auction
Asgharali Perfums
The Body Shop
Mandarin Hotel
NB Spa & Shoppe
Orient Express Hotel
Prescriptives
Poste Modern Brasserie
Versace
Willard Intercontinental
Styling
Perry Amati
Lorena Arellano
Cindy Booth
Ricardo Knoxx
Kymmy
Latia Thomas
Jaime Vasquez
Wilder & Wilder
Latonya Winters
beads for life
photography by michael dumlao
hair by perry amati
makeup by ricardo knoxx
“Ilo Ilo child” 2005
by Michael Dumlao
#7
ensure
environmental
sustainability
beads by beads for life
millenium
m
#6
combat hiv/aids and
other diseases
beads by beads for life
dress by bethelhelena
#3
empower women
dress by rakiyt zakari
goals
dressed by bethelhelena, thomas
pink & rakiyt zakari beads by beads
for life photography by michael
dumlao makeup by ricardo knoxx
hair by perry amati
shirt and tie
by thomas pink
#1
eradicate extreme
poverty & hunger
beads by beads for life
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welcome
keynote
film reel
performance
catwalk
event adjourns
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