On Sunday, July 27, 2008 at the Crash Mansion in Manhattan, Kalalou Kafe in conjunction with Total Ambiance Productions presented: Fashion for a Cause: The Art of Fashion, a benefit event for the Gaskov Clerge Foundation. 6 designers, 6 performers came together to formulate what attendees described as a “well put together, fashionable, yet unpretentious evening of fashion, music, and art.” The evening’s activities was hosted by singing sensation Emeline Michel and James St. Furcy.
From Catou’s edgy and elegant, flirty and sophisticated style to Duroseau’s old Hollywood glamour for the modern woman to Raif’s bold and vivid prints, the designers were simply refreshing. The night continued with JS Dirty Industry, a contemporary collection of urban/rock inspired menswear, womenswear, swimwear, edgy graphic tees, and track jackets/ Visual artists Gracie Xavier and purse designer Khali Keyi paired up to present a line of bold designs on clothes along with a series of hand made leather pouches and purses. Wearable art at it’s best!
Aside from beautiful wears, the night was made complete with the pairing of designers with performers. Designers had their works presented to performances by violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain(DBR), Mozayik Percussionist, Markus Schwartz, Kreyol Hip Hop Artist Seca Konsa, Spoken Word Artists El Pierrette and Francesca Andre. Francesca Andre of Nocia LLC also provided the coordinating services for the evening, and the night ended with grooves from the band DOLA.
The purpose of the evening was to raise money to assist the Gaskov Clerge Foundation in their better health initiatives for Haiti. Through their philanthropic efforts, Gaskov Clerge Foundation gathers a group of doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals every year and organizes a mission to Les Cayes Haiti, where they set up a mobile clinic and provide patients and area residents with much needed healthcare services, including life saving surgeries as well as other healthcare treatments to help improve the quality of life of the people of Les Cayes.
