Visual Arts

Fashion Fights Poverty: Annual Dress Responsibly Gala

Sat March 31 / 7-10pm
$75 (general); $150 (VIP)
Artisphere

This Saturday, March 31, fashion-forward Washingtonians will venture to Artisphere for the 7th Annual Fashion Fights Poverty Gala. Proceeds will support FFP’s programs, including Woodrow Wilson High Clothing & Textile Program, Fashion Fights Poverty Summer Fashion Camp, Vocational Internship/Mentoring Program, and the Detroit Lives Partnership Project.

The show will feature Project Runway Season 7 winner Seth Aaron Henderson; renewable fabric apparel designer, Earthtec; EcoArtFashion founder, Luis Valenzuela; 2011 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Designers Award recipient, Tara St. James (Study NY); DC metro area custom designer, Laura Williams; DC-based eco-friendly artisans, Ginger Root Design; NY-based sustainable fabric lingerie designer, Daisy & Elizabeth; LA-based eco-friendly designer, LAVUK; Canadian swimwear and apparel designer, Ashley Zaba; vegan shoes and bag designer Cri-de-Ceour; and animal activist and creator of the "12 in 12 for 12" campaign, Gabby Wild.

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