New York private school students took to the runway last night to raise money for Camp Sunshine, led by three peers, Alison Karasyk, Jake Lewin, and Greer Tessler. No doubt the students had the walk and style of professional models (some of the students have attended shows in Bryant Park), but there were some positive differences: no one was too skinny, and no one was afraid to smile for their parents who sat in the front rows, snapping away.
Students organized the show with the help of Bloomingdale's, Diane von Furstenberg, and Lovella Salon; the location was the third floor of Bloomingdale's SoHo. The young women wore DVF and the young men picked out looks from the store. The Postelles -- made up of graduates of Columbia Prep -- performed afterward. More coverage later, but for now, some photos.
The Runway
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/nysun/outandabout/20080406runway
Pre-Fashion Show Reception
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/nysun/outandabout/20080406cs
For those who participated in or attended the event, do you have thoughts about the experience you'd like to share, for possible publication? Do you feel like a "philanthropist in training," and what does that mean to you? What do you like about supporting Camp Sunshine in particular? Would you now consider a modeling career or go into fashion? What was your favorite Postelles song? Email me at agordon@nysun.com.
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