Parsons Benefit Part 2

If you are not much of a fashionista, but want to act like you know more then you really do (cause really who doesn't like to be a bit of a know it all?) then drop the names of either of the next two designing duos. You will earn yourself some quick cred.

David Neville and Marcus Wainwright

The boys above design Rag and Bone; well fabricated, timeless basics with a bit of an edge. Everyone loves their clothes. They were school mates in England and have now taken NY by storm with great jeans and fantastic shirts.

Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra

This next pair design Cotello Tagliapietra.

This bearish couple live in Brooklyn, and look they they got lost on the way to the bathroom at the Rawhide on 8th ave, and ended up in the pages of Vogue.

In fact here is Vogue's quote about the pair:

"Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra, an unexpected team of Brooklyn guys who make nothing but the best dresses."

James Perse and Donna Karan

From the cuddly to the kissable; me. At least that is what Donna Karan thinks.

She wanted to see some of the shots I took of her, at the sight of one in particular, she planted a kiss on my cheek.

What can I say, the woman has built an empire on her good taste.

Alber Elbaz and Howard Socol

On to the awards portion of the evening. Alber Elbaz presented and award to Howard Socol. They were so funny together on stage. It was a love fest.

Diane von Furstenberg

Meanwhile Diane von Furstenberg waited in the wings. She is one of those people that just does not take a bad picture; amazing.

Oscar de la Renta

Speaking of amazing, Oscar de la Renta was sitting next to Anna Wintour, at the same table as André Leon Talley.

What a great audience for the students to have at their first fashion show. They worked hard to get to that point, and when they did their bow, you could tell how excited they were to have the chance show their work to a room full of important designers, editors and retailers.