From musical legends to silver screen phenoms, tragedy  has stricken in the past several weeks. But the fashion world isn’t immune from adversity as Imitation of Christ designer, Tara Subkoff has been recently diagnosed with a potentially fatal brain tumor. Doctors say that such a tumor, if not operated on, could prove deadly to the 36 year-old designer. Friends of Subkoff are doing all they can to help cover the cost of her surgery and recovery, but they are looking for artwork donations, to be sold at a silent auction on Wednesday, July 15th, and monetary donations. If you are interested in donating or attending the silent auction, please see the press release, provided below.

Fashion Indie’s thoughts are with Tara, her family and her friends during this trying time. 

WHAT: SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT TARA SUBKOFF -

 

COCKTAILS – RACHEL CHANDLER AND PAUL SEVIGNY TO DJ

 

WHERE: DEITCH PROJECTS (GRAND ST)

 

WHEN: 5-10PM WEDNESDAY JULY 15TH

 

WHY: We are very sorry to say that our great friend Tara Subkoff has been diagnosed with a form of brain tumor known as an acoustic neuroma. While benign, it will be fatal to her in approximately two years if not operated on. Recuperation from the necessary operation may take as long as a year. During this time it will not be possible for her to work. We are writing in the hope that all of you can help.

 

The operation should take place in August if Tara is to avoid deterioration in her mobility and hearing, possible facial palsy and other symptoms. The tumor has exceeded three centimeters, which places extreme urgency on removal and rules out radiation and less invasive methods of treatment. There are eleven specialists involved, due to the extremely delicate area around the tumor. All proceeds from the benefit would go towards covering the remainder of the costs of the operation, and possibly to the care that will be needed afterwards.

 

Jeffery Deitch has kindly offered his Grand Street space for a benefit on July 15th. We want to put together a really terrific array of artworks for a silent auction. Tara is donating her collection of 200 pieces of Imitation of Christ couture, also to be in the auction.

 

We realize that this is very short notice and that you are all inundated with benefit requests. If you can possibly help by donating a small work, we would be incredibly grateful. If you are not able to donate a work at this time, monetary donations are also most welcome.

 

Checks can be made payable to: NYFA (New York Foundation for the Arts)

 

IF YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS EMAIL, WHETHER AN ARTIST OR A NON ARTIST, PLEASE CONSIDER IN AN INVITATION TO JOIN US AT THE EVENT, OR IF NOT ABLE TO COME, TO SEND A SMALL DONATION.

 

Dear Artists,

 

If you can help PLEASE LET US KNOW RIGHT AWAY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DONATE, AS TIME IS VERY SHORT. We can then email you a donation form.

 

ART DROP OFF: Art Production Fund has generously offered the use of their offices – and interns for pick-ups – if necessary.

 

ADDRESS: APF, 299 WEST HOUSTON ST, GROUND FLOOR BTWN HUDSON AND GREENWICH STREETS, NY 10014

 

PHONE: 212-966-0193

 

EMAIL: staff@artproductionfund.org

 

MONDAY – THURSDAY 10-4 (PLEASE NOTE NO FRIDAY DROP OFF)

 

Artists please be aware that Art Production Fund cannot insure these artworks (yet will treat with care!) so ship/handle/storage is at own risk.

 

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, WHO ARE TO BE THE FISCAL SPONSORS FOR THE EVENT.

 

Thank you all so much for your support.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Jessica Craig-Martin, Cecily Brown, Yvonne Force, Doreen Remen and Arden Wohl

 

Via NY Mag!

For those downtown, underground lovers of Imitation of Christ, the company isn’t just being friendly with their multiple sales lately. No friends, the label started in 2000 by designers Matt Damhave and Tara Subkoff  is actually shutting down. Maybe it was the fact that the label was looking a bit more mainstream using models like Scarlett Johansson, which made IoC suffer. The world may never know! All we know is that tomorrow’s sale will be Imitation of Christ’s last. RIP my friend.

What: 20% to 30% off wholesale for Imitation of Christ’s final sale

When/Where: Tuesday, November 25th, 10am—7pm. 336 W.37th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves, suite 300 (212-600-9284.)

Thanks Racked and NY Mag!

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