Our stylish First Lady Michelle Obama brought the runway to the White House with her Fashion Education Workshop, attended by fashion icons Naomi Campbell, Anna Wintour and others. Also, YBF celebs hit up All Def Digital Live in L.A. to celebrate Russell Simmons’ birthday. Peep the pics inside…
The fashionable First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has kicked off a new initiative. And she’s bringing the runway to the White House with her Fashion Education Workshop to connect young aspiring fashion students with the world’s leading fashion professionals.
FLOTUS took the podium alongside VOGUE’s edior-in-chief Anna Wintour in the East Room of the White House before 150 students from across the nation to promote fashion education to the young fashionistas looking to enter the industry.
And look who was in the building! Supermodel Naomi Campbell, fashion designer Zac Posen, haute couture fashion designer Vera Wang, designer Lazaro Perez, Belgian born designer Diane von Furstenberg and W magazine's fashion & style director Edward Enninful. Lucky kids.
PR consultant & stylist Nneya Richards and New York based fashion designer Azede Jean-Pierre snagged a pic with the international fashion icon.
Naomi slayed, per usual, in a white Azzedine Alaïa dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewels, while posing it up with attendees.
Michelle Obama’s hairstylist Johnny Wright was all smiles during the event. He captioned,“#aboutlastnight. #NaomiCampbell #ZacPosen What a epic day and night all in the name of fashion. #fashionedu #somuchinspiration to #reachhigher #dowhatyoulove #lovewhatyoudo #lookgooddoingit”
Fashion designer Tracy Reese caught up with CFDA president Diane von Furstenberg.
Rocking a beautiful yellow and black gown, fashion designer Rachel Roy was also in attendance for the festivities. Fab times!
And in L.A.....
Last night, Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons celebrated his 54th birthday (Oct. 4th) around family and friends at his All Def Comedy Live weekly show inside the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, presented by The Brand Group.
Of course his niece Angela Simmons came out, along with Miss Diddy and her girlfriend, to laugh it up with her uncle for his birthday.
Funnyman Cedric The Entertainer came out to celebrate his homie's born day.
“Atlanta Exes” star Torrei Hart and upcoming “Tiny & Shekinah’s Weave Trip” star Shekinah Jo came out for some laughs.
“Young & The Restless” actress Angell Conwell (who recently appeared in the Pink Line’s breast cancer awareness campaign) brought her girls out for a few drinks and some laughs.
Keyshia Cole's soon-to-be ex-husband Daniel "Boobie" Gibson was in the mix for a few laughs.
Comedian Dave Chapelle hit the stage as a surprise guest. He ended up performing a hour set, talking about a range of subjects on how he feels about the industry, funny moments and socially conscience topics all while bringing the funny.
And All Def Digital Live host Tony Rock took the stage as well. Fun times!
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