DC FASHION BENEFIT: FASHION FIGHTS POVERTY ANNUAL GALA 2012

2012 Fashion Fights Poverty

On Saturday, March 31, Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) will host our annual fashion gala. The 2012 Dress Responsibly Gala, FFP's biggest production of the year, will highlight eco-friendly and ethical fashion design throughout the night.

The three-hour event will include an open bar cocktail reception, silent auction, and modern dance performance, as well as a runway show and live exhibition of new fashion designs by some of today's most visionary eco/ethical designers.

Featured designers will include:

• Seth Aaron Henderson, Winner of the 7th season of Project Runway;
• Luis Valenzuela, founder of EcoArtFashion;
• Laura Williams, Washington, DC-based designer and clothing and textile teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School;
• Ginger Root, clothing and accessories boutique on U Street corridor in Washington, DC, and maker of ReVamp, eco-friendly artisan design for men and women, and;
• Other internationally acclaimed designers (For full list of designers, visit http://www.fashionfightspoverty.org/events.html)

Tickets: $75 General/$150 VIP

To purchase tickets, visit FFP Annual Gala 2012

For more information on the 2012 Gala, FFP programs and the FFP mission, please visit our web site.

DC FASHION EVENT: Fashion Fights Poverty, The Dress Responsibly Lookbook

FFP announces the release of its "Dress Responsibly Lookbook." A yearly catalogue, which this year, has been transformed into a quarterly publication showcasing recent trends and progress in fighting poverty through our mission. While the Lookbook will continue to provide stunning fashion spreads featuring the latest in chic eco and artisan design, our new partnership with Foreign Policy Digest as the Lookbook's "policy essay contributor" provides readers with FPD's trademark insight and reporting into the state of international affairs.

FFP will launch this year's lookbook on May 20, 2010 at Puro Cafe, 1529 Wisconsin Avenue, NW from 6 pm to 9 pm.

DC FASHIONISTA EVENT: Shopping With A Purpose @ Fresh Boutique

Fashion Fights Poverty and Fresh of Georgetown are teaming together to bring you Black Friday one week earlier! On November 20, 2009, 6pm to 8pm.

Fresh of Georgetown is hosting its highly anticipated Black Friday Charity shopping event with 20% of proceeds from sales will benefit Fashion Fights Poverty's Woodrow Wilson High School Clothing Textile Program (CTP). Not only do you get to rake in fabulous fall fashions for as much as 70% off but your Black Friday purchase benefits the curricular and education programs Woodrow Wilson High School's students.

Black Friday sales are valid for the whole day but make sure you stop by from 6-8pm for the Fashion Fights Poverty and Fresh of Georgetown event. During this time, patrons will enjoy red carpet treatment complete with champagne and desserts. As if this wasn't reason enough, Fresh of Georgetown is also offering customers a $25 gift certificate. Present this coupon to redeem $25.00 off any $75.00 or more purchase. Valid only during store hours 11/20/09. Get your $25 gift certificate here.

The 5th Anniversary of Fashion Fights Poverty

After spending a delightful time with the stylish George Worrell, I dashed over to the Mayflower Hotel, checked-in and hurried upstairs to get myself ready for the fashion show. I was wearing a vintage Pat Sandler sequin dress with a pair of fab silver sequin shoes. Can I just say that as a native, I have never had a staycation at The Mayflower Hotel, but I will be sure to take my next one there. The staff was great and the room was perfect. It is such a great location. I even loved the design on my bill. I would highly recommend the Mayflower for your next visit to DC or staycation.


I didn't take pictures of the fashion show because I just wanted to enjoy the show and not worry about writing everything down or taking pictures. I am glad that I did. I was able to really understand what Fashion Fights Poverty is all about. The founders (above) came out to tell about their amazing journey. They had slide shows in between the viewings. Each one talked about their mission, what they have accomplished in five years, and where there were headed next. I was truly inspired to learn more about this wonderful organization and quite possible volunteer.

There were six wonderful designers who graced the runways on Friday including Mirza Mperial, Nudie Jeans, Aidah Collection, Studio D-Maxsi, Rene Geneva, and ReneeQ Bespoke. All of the collections were top notch. But the star of the show was the model that Will Thomas of Fox 5 News dubbed DC's Naomi Campbell. He was so right. She had the most amazing walk and wore those clothes fabulously.




Another highlight of the night was these guys, especially the guy on the left. He was sitting in the next row of chairs and had walked by me several times. I could not help but notice his too fab outfit. The picture does not do it justice. He had on black jeans and a blacklight-colored vest with a crisp white shirt that he had rolled up and was adorned with lovely baubles around his neck. His hair was perfect. He looked stunning. I had to stop them and take their picture. They were so nice to agree. You go boys!

DC Fashionista Event: Fashion Fights Poverty Fashion Show