Written by | Ray Cornelius
Some of Atlanta hottest new fashion designers rocked the runway last night for the 2nd Annual Fashion Against HIV/AIDS Charity Show. The black tie affair was held at the Le Fais Do-Do in West Midtown and was hosted by fashion designer and reality star, Angela Simmons.
The annual event, presented by LVL XIII and Alter-Ego Entertainment, showcases urban luxury designers whose fashions help to raise funds and awareness for HIV-AIDS. Prior to the show, attendees were moved by soul stirring testimonies from three HIV-AIDS survivors during a panel discussion hosted by singer-songwriter, Dondria.
Television personality Marlo Hampton with PRIVE Night Club owner Dishawn Stewart
A number of Atlanta celebrities were in attendance including “Fashion Queens” co-host Derek J; television personalities Marlo Hampton, DJ Traci Steele, Gocha, Dice and Monyetta Shaw; recording artist, Mishon Ratliff; PRIVE Nightclub Owner, Dishawn Stewart; “America’s Next Top Model” winner, Keith Carlos and fashion designer and reality star, Reco Chapple.
Dondria hosting the HIV/AIDS Survivor’s Panel Discussion
Featured designers included Iridium by Platinum, Dietrick Williams and Jazmen; King’s Clothing by Demariyon Futch; and Speak Nation by Leon Christian and Williams Collins. The models looked amazing as they sashayed to remixed sounds from Beyoncé and Whitney Houston courtesy of DJ Jay Marz. Atlanta singer, songwriter and actor, Rahbi opened the show along with special guest, Isis.
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Former “Love and Hip Hop ATL” star DJ Traci Steele and “Atlanta Exes” star Monyetta Shaw
Performer Rahbi and “Fashion Queens” star Derek J
Performer ISIS and Recording artist Mishon Ratliff
Celebrity Hairstylist Gocha with “La La’s Full Court” star Dice
Singer Dondria with “America’s Next Top Model” winner Keith Carlos
DJ Jay Marz
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LVL XIII’s Antonio Brown thanking Angela Simmons for hosting the show
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