Fashion Indie <3’s Designers for Darfur

Last night at Socialista, 505 West Street, the fashion community came together to celebrate the release of Don Cheadle’s “Darfur Now”, a powerful documentary that sheds light on the tragedies that have ravaged the Sudan. The film follows the stories of six different individuals from inside Darfur and around the world to show the actions that one person can make to change the lives of millions. Undoubtedly a powerful wake-up call for those who still haven’t taken actions in their lives to bring about positive change.

At last nights party, local New York fashionistas were in full swing, making their presence and voices heard. Miss J. Alexander socialized, sort of, speaking to a few friends about Tyra’s big move to New York. He was quick to rise to his feet though when Fashion Indie favorite Andre J walked into the room with an entourage of friends who were filming and snapping his every move (I wonder where I can get me some slakeys). You didn’t hear it from me, but there are a few rumors going around that the cross dressing Patty Fields boy is getting some attention from casting directors of the new Sex and the City Movie. Of course when asked by gossipist Baird Jones (who whispered this sweet nothing into my ear “For $25 bucks I will have my bodyguard take you outside and break your pinky.” To which I replied “For $50 bucks can I pay you to have him snap off the finger of someone else.” Always the diplomat.) about the appearance in the movie mum was the word. Apparently, the rumor is just that, until the movie premieres of course.

The incomparable Malcolm Harris, designer of Mal Sirrah and founder of Designers for Darfur made the rounds and as always was the perfect host. I had spoken with him the night before that the Caravan Fashion Forum (which was packed with some of the most interesting young fashion designers and featured Daniel Saynt (me). Shame on you if you missed it) and I was more than happy to be a little closer in his circle since we share similar passions, fashion and philanthropy. Threats of violence and men in drag, overall a good night and I still have my pinky. See you at the next one Indies.

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