F4D's 10th First Ladies Luncheon, 2022
during the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue, NYC
Hosted by:
Evie Evangelou, President and Founder, Fashion 4 Development
Co MC: Dame Didi Wong
Honorees:
Women’s Champion Award
DIANE WARREN, Grammy and Emmy winning and 13-time Oscar nominated Songwriter; and SOFIA CARSON, Actress, Singer, and Activist
Women’s Empowerment Award
GINA DIEZ BARROSO, Founder of Grupo Diarq, Founder and President of Centro University and Dalia Empower
Fashion 4 Development Award
ASLAUG MAGNUSDOTTIR, Founder and CEO of Katla and Co-Founder of Moda Operandi
Philanthropy Award
SUDHA REDDY, Director, MEIL and Founder of The Sudha Reddy Foundation
F4D Goodwill Ambassador for Preserving Culture
LOLA TILLYAEVA, Founder, Humankind, The Harmonist and La Maison de l'Ouzbékistan Gallery
Remarks by special speaker
ALESSANDRA BIAGGI, New York State Senator
Remarks by
KIM MACHARIA , Executive Director of Space Prize
Featuring "Ten Decades of Fashion 1920-2020" curated by New York Vintage Founder SHANNON HOEY and designer BONNIE YOUNG of BY.Bonnie Young. The first-of-its kind fashion show will open with an original song from artist and producer CELIA BABINI AKA CIB will feature a mix of pieces from the BY. BONNIE YOUNG collection paired with vintage designer pieces from SHANNON HOEY’s New York Vintage. The runway will showcase a modern twist on fashion from various decades – all while focusing on zero waste, locally made and upcycled materials. The luncheon will also present an installation of mannequins, each representing a different decade with iconic pieces from various notable designers.
