Mission
United Colors of Fashion (UCOF) is a New York City-based non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with a passion to locally mentor under resourced youth in New York City about the fashion industry through hands-on training in fashion education; and offer provisions of financial assistance, food, and clothing to youth in South Africa who are living with HIV/AIDS, sickle cell anemia and paralysis.
The core mission of our organization is to empower youth through fashion.
Vision:
UCOF passionately strives to carry out its mission through two core initiatives:
Locally
Education and mentorship to under resourced youth in New York City about the fashion industry through hands-on training.
Globally
Provision of financial assistance, food, and clothing to youth in South Africa who are living with HIV/AIDS, sickle cell anemia and paralysis.
We are very different than most non-profit registered 501 (c) (3) organizations. We use 100% of public donations to fund our programs. Our daily operating costs are covered by sponsors, our board of directors and private donors. Our FREE Fashion Education Program is the first of its kind in the United States.
The organization was founded in 2010 and is supported by an international team of philanthropically-minded, skilled professionals with backgrounds in fashion, the arts, and business.
UCOF’s focus is on improving education and health in order to lay the foundation for happy and fulfilling lives. UCOF raises funds for these causes through our annual gala and international fashion benefit, corporate sponsors, and generous contributions from people like you.
With the funds raised, UCOF organizes internships and educational opportunities for under resourced youth in New York to expose them to the many exciting career opportunities in the fashion industry, and also partners with local philanthropic organizations in underdeveloped countries to help those suffering from HIV/AIDS, sickle cell anemia and paralysis.
With the funds raised, UCOF organizes internships and educational opportunities for under resourced youth in New York to expose them to the many exciting career opportunities in the fashion industry, and also partners with local philanthropic organizations in underdeveloped countries to help those suffering from HIV/AIDS, sickle cell anemia and paralysis.
Watch our introductory video below.
FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.
Our Annual Gala is the most exciting time of the year for United Colors of Fashion as we celebrate the last year and recognize exceptional individuals for their contributions philanthropically and to the arts. UCOF is excited to present our third international runway show featuring seven renowned designers from around the world, including David Tlale, Naked Ape by Shaldon Kopman and Ron & Ron. Jan Malan is our show’s Producer and Sandi Bass is our Casting Director and Seth Howard is our Stylist. We are also extremely proud to showcase the first collection of our top fashion student and Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon, in a fashion exhibition. This year, our 2013 Annual Gala will honor Pat Cleveland, the legendary supermodel, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. We are also proud to have Devyn, winner of “THE FACE” modeling reality show, as our gala’s International Fashion Ambassador. The night will also feature a dance presentation by Steps on Broadway as well as the opportunity to put on your own dancing shoes as the dance floor opens with our gala DJ.
As our theme “FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.” perfectly encapsulates what United Colors of Fashion believes in. We remain faithful that our mission will launch the careers of our interns, while we provide hope for their futures and our children in Soweto, South Africa through the transformative medium of fashion. That is what UCOF is all about. The proceeds generated by the gala’s ticket sales are used to fund the costs of running our programs for another year, while 100% of donations are funneled directly to the beneficiaries — our youth.
Join us for an evening to remember as we celebrate our mission to Empower Youth through Fashion.
Preliminary Program:
- 6:00pm Press Check-in Opens/ Arrival of Honorary Chairs
- 6:30pm Press Conference / Red Carpet
- 6:45pm VIP Reception Begins
- 7:00pm Arrival of guests, Gala reception & Exhibition of our students’ work
- 8:00pm Award Program Begins
- Introduction by the CEO of the Company with the Presenting Sponsor Title
- Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Pat Cleveland
- Presentation of the Honorary Chair Awards
- Presentation of the Humanitarian Award
- Presentation of the Achiever of the Year Award
- Video of our Impact in NY and Abroad
- 8:35pm Live Auction by Celebrity Chair of the Gala
- 8:50pm Dance Presentation by Dancers from Steps on Broadway
- 8:50pm International Runway Fashion Show by 7 Top Designers
- 9:30pm Music by the DJ of the event
Honorary Chairs
International Fashion Designers
United Colors of Fashion invites only leading fashion designers from around the world to showcase their work on the runway. All of our selected designers join our Board of Designers for a minimum period of six to twelve months, and serve as mentors and instructors for our fashion students.
Seven international fashion designers will be featured at this year’s gala, including:
Sukeina
USA
USA
Achiever of the Year
Alongside our international designers, UCOF is also proud to premiere the first collection of our Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon.
Production Team
2013 International Fashion Ambassador
Press and Media Registration
Media registration is now open for the 2013 gala. Our PR firm must approve credentials before 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 8th.
Click here to submit your registration.
Click here to submit your registration.
2013 Annual Gala Press Kit
Click here to download the 2013 Annual Gala Press Kit.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Fashion provides excellent marketing opportunities for companies who want to be recognized globally and nationally by celebrities, stylists and tops fashion designers. The United Colors of Fashion Annual Gala event features some of the fashion industry’s top talent providing an excellent advertising platform for your brand.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please click here to download the 2013 sponsorship prospectus or contact:
- Ciano Clerjuste
- email: ciano@unitecolorsofashion.org
Host Committee
| Ghislaine Borg | Roshani Patel | Karen Dupiche |
| Guerschom Francois | Jane Kim | Joe Servilince |
| Herlande Moise | Michelle Mitchell | Marie Fevrier |
| Deshawn Edwards | Carl Nelson | Kamakazii |
| Jyoti Halamaker | Eunice Omole | Jerry Wonder |
| Michelle Travis | Ermione Augustave | Tamara Ramos |
| Niki Sheth | Gorety Archelus | Rose Reynoso |
| Lauren DiBari | Elizabeth Hamersley |
Fashion Benefit Committee
| Sandi Bass | Devyn | Ciano Clerjuste | Jan Malan |
| Saunak Shah | Debbie Louis | Camille Evans | Seth Howard |
| Gemma Gaisano | Claire Livingstone | Kenrick Ross | Stephen Hylton |
| Inna Iosenkina | Michael Narain | Brad Armstrong | Anupriya Mehta |
| Barbara Koning | Lorenzo Torres | Dayanara Tater | Neepa |
| Wladimir Gilbert | Donnie Atis | Ermione Augustave | Kimberly Magness |
| Michael Monroe | Michelle Mitchell | Michelle Travis | Lovely Atis |
| Hugo Uys | Dominic Gasparoly | Fabrice Armand | Kaye Tucker Man |
Board of Directors
The 2013 Annual Gala & Fashion Benefit are made possible by the United Colors of Fashion Board of Directors. Click here to meet the board of directors.
2013 Annual Gala Sponsors
Official Airline Sponsor
Official Media Partner
Official Hair Sponsor
Official Make-Up Sponsor
Official PR Agency
2012 Gala Video
For a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to attend our Annual Gala, please watch the Fashion One TV video below for coverage from last year’s gala.
FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.
Our Annual Gala is the most exciting time of the year for United Colors of Fashion as we celebrate the last year and recognize exceptional individuals for their contributions philanthropically and to the arts. UCOF is excited to present our third international runway show featuring seven renowned designers from around the world, including David Tlale, Naked Ape by Shaldon Kopman and Ron & Ron. Jan Malan is our show’s Producer and Sandi Bass is our Casting Director and Seth Howard is our Stylist. We are also extremely proud to showcase the first collection of our top fashion student and Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon, in a fashion exhibition. This year, our 2013 Annual Gala will honor Pat Cleveland, the legendary supermodel, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. We are also proud to have Devyn, winner of “THE FACE” modeling reality show, as our gala’s International Fashion Ambassador. The night will also feature a dance presentation by Steps on Broadway as well as the opportunity to put on your own dancing shoes as the dance floor opens with our gala DJ.
As our theme “FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.” perfectly encapsulates what United Colors of Fashion believes in. We remain faithful that our mission will launch the careers of our interns, while we provide hope for their futures and our children in Soweto, South Africa through the transformative medium of fashion. That is what UCOF is all about. The proceeds generated by the gala’s ticket sales are used to fund the costs of running our programs for another year, while 100% of donations are funneled directly to the beneficiaries — our youth.
Join us for an evening to remember as we celebrate our mission to Empower Youth through Fashion.
Preliminary Program:
- 6:00pm Press Check-in Opens/ Arrival of Honorary Chairs
- 6:30pm Press Conference / Red Carpet
- 6:45pm VIP Reception Begins
- 7:00pm Arrival of guests, Gala reception & Exhibition of our students’ work
- 8:00pm Award Program Begins
- Introduction by the CEO of the Company with the Presenting Sponsor Title
- Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Pat Cleveland
- Presentation of the Honorary Chair Awards
- Presentation of the Humanitarian Award
- Presentation of the Achiever of the Year Award
- Video of our Impact in NY and Abroad
- 8:35pm Live Auction by Celebrity Chair of the Gala
- 8:50pm Dance Presentation by Dancers from Steps on Broadway
- 8:50pm International Runway Fashion Show by 7 Top Designers
- 9:30pm Music by the DJ of the event
Honorary Chairs
International Fashion Designers
United Colors of Fashion invites only leading fashion designers from around the world to showcase their work on the runway. All of our selected designers join our Board of Designers for a minimum period of six to twelve months, and serve as mentors and instructors for our fashion students.
Seven international fashion designers will be featured at this year’s gala, including:
Sukeina
USA
USA
Achiever of the Year
Alongside our international designers, UCOF is also proud to premiere the first collection of our Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon.
Production Team
2013 International Fashion Ambassador
Press and Media Registration
Media registration is now open for the 2013 gala. Our PR firm must approve credentials before 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 8th.
Click here to submit your registration.
Click here to submit your registration.
2013 Annual Gala Press Kit
Click here to download the 2013 Annual Gala Press Kit.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Fashion provides excellent marketing opportunities for companies who want to be recognized globally and nationally by celebrities, stylists and tops fashion designers. The United Colors of Fashion Annual Gala event features some of the fashion industry’s top talent providing an excellent advertising platform for your brand.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please click here to download the 2013 sponsorship prospectus or contact:
- Ciano Clerjuste
- email: ciano@unitecolorsofashion.org
Host Committee
| Ghislaine Borg | Roshani Patel | Karen Dupiche |
| Guerschom Francois | Jane Kim | Joe Servilince |
| Herlande Moise | Michelle Mitchell | Marie Fevrier |
| Deshawn Edwards | Carl Nelson | Kamakazii |
| Jyoti Halamaker | Eunice Omole | Jerry Wonder |
| Michelle Travis | Ermione Augustave | Tamara Ramos |
| Niki Sheth | Gorety Archelus | Rose Reynoso |
| Lauren DiBari | Elizabeth Hamersley |
Fashion Benefit Committee
| Sandi Bass | Devyn | Ciano Clerjuste | Jan Malan |
| Saunak Shah | Debbie Louis | Camille Evans | Seth Howard |
| Gemma Gaisano | Claire Livingstone | Kenrick Ross | Stephen Hylton |
| Inna Iosenkina | Michael Narain | Brad Armstrong | Anupriya Mehta |
| Barbara Koning | Lorenzo Torres | Dayanara Tater | Neepa |
| Wladimir Gilbert | Donnie Atis | Ermione Augustave | Kimberly Magness |
| Michael Monroe | Michelle Mitchell | Michelle Travis | Lovely Atis |
| Hugo Uys | Dominic Gasparoly | Fabrice Armand | Kaye Tucker Man |
Board of Directors
The 2013 Annual Gala & Fashion Benefit are made possible by the United Colors of Fashion Board of Directors. Click here to meet the board of directors.
2013 Annual Gala Sponsors
Official Airline Sponsor
Official Media Partner
Official Hair Sponsor
Official Make-Up Sponsor
Official PR Agency
2012 Gala Video
For a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to attend our Annual Gala, please watch the Fashion One TV video below for coverage from last year’s gala.
FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.
Our Annual Gala is the most exciting time of the year for United Colors of Fashion as we celebrate the last year and recognize exceptional individuals for their contributions philanthropically and to the arts. UCOF is excited to present our third international runway show featuring seven renowned designers from around the world, including David Tlale, Naked Ape by Shaldon Kopman and Ron & Ron. Jan Malan is our show’s Producer and Sandi Bass is our Casting Director and Seth Howard is our Stylist. We are also extremely proud to showcase the first collection of our top fashion student and Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon, in a fashion exhibition. This year, our 2013 Annual Gala will honor Pat Cleveland, the legendary supermodel, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. We are also proud to have Devyn, winner of “THE FACE” modeling reality show, as our gala’s International Fashion Ambassador. The night will also feature a dance presentation by Steps on Broadway as well as the opportunity to put on your own dancing shoes as the dance floor opens with our gala DJ.
As our theme “FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.” perfectly encapsulates what United Colors of Fashion believes in. We remain faithful that our mission will launch the careers of our interns, while we provide hope for their futures and our children in Soweto, South Africa through the transformative medium of fashion. That is what UCOF is all about. The proceeds generated by the gala’s ticket sales are used to fund the costs of running our programs for another year, while 100% of donations are funneled directly to the beneficiaries — our youth.
Join us for an evening to remember as we celebrate our mission to Empower Youth through Fashion.
Preliminary Program:
- 6:00pm Press Check-in Opens/ Arrival of Honorary Chairs
- 6:30pm Press Conference / Red Carpet
- 6:45pm VIP Reception Begins
- 7:00pm Arrival of guests, Gala reception & Exhibition of our students’ work
- 8:00pm Award Program Begins
- Introduction by the CEO of the Company with the Presenting Sponsor Title
- Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Pat Cleveland
- Presentation of the Honorary Chair Awards
- Presentation of the Humanitarian Award
- Presentation of the Achiever of the Year Award
- Video of our Impact in NY and Abroad
- 8:35pm Live Auction by Celebrity Chair of the Gala
- 8:50pm Dance Presentation by Dancers from Steps on Broadway
- 8:50pm International Runway Fashion Show by 7 Top Designers
- 9:30pm Music by the DJ of the event
Honorary Chairs
International Fashion Designers
United Colors of Fashion invites only leading fashion designers from around the world to showcase their work on the runway. All of our selected designers join our Board of Designers for a minimum period of six to twelve months, and serve as mentors and instructors for our fashion students.
Seven international fashion designers will be featured at this year’s gala, including:
Sukeina
USA
USA
Achiever of the Year
Alongside our international designers, UCOF is also proud to premiere the first collection of our Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon.
Production Team
2013 International Fashion Ambassador
Press and Media Registration
Media registration is now open for the 2013 gala. Our PR firm must approve credentials before 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 8th.
Click here to submit your registration.
Click here to submit your registration.
2013 Annual Gala Press Kit
Click here to download the 2013 Annual Gala Press Kit.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Fashion provides excellent marketing opportunities for companies who want to be recognized globally and nationally by celebrities, stylists and tops fashion designers. The United Colors of Fashion Annual Gala event features some of the fashion industry’s top talent providing an excellent advertising platform for your brand.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please click here to download the 2013 sponsorship prospectus or contact:
- Ciano Clerjuste
- email: ciano@unitecolorsofashion.org
Host Committee
| Ghislaine Borg | Roshani Patel | Karen Dupiche |
| Guerschom Francois | Jane Kim | Joe Servilince |
| Herlande Moise | Michelle Mitchell | Marie Fevrier |
| Deshawn Edwards | Carl Nelson | Kamakazii |
| Jyoti Halamaker | Eunice Omole | Jerry Wonder |
| Michelle Travis | Ermione Augustave | Tamara Ramos |
| Niki Sheth | Gorety Archelus | Rose Reynoso |
| Lauren DiBari | Elizabeth Hamersley |
Fashion Benefit Committee
| Sandi Bass | Devyn | Ciano Clerjuste | Jan Malan |
| Saunak Shah | Debbie Louis | Camille Evans | Seth Howard |
| Gemma Gaisano | Claire Livingstone | Kenrick Ross | Stephen Hylton |
| Inna Iosenkina | Michael Narain | Brad Armstrong | Anupriya Mehta |
| Barbara Koning | Lorenzo Torres | Dayanara Tater | Neepa |
| Wladimir Gilbert | Donnie Atis | Ermione Augustave | Kimberly Magness |
| Michael Monroe | Michelle Mitchell | Michelle Travis | Lovely Atis |
| Hugo Uys | Dominic Gasparoly | Fabrice Armand | Kaye Tucker Man |
Board of Directors
The 2013 Annual Gala & Fashion Benefit are made possible by the United Colors of Fashion Board of Directors. Click here to meet the board of directors.
2013 Annual Gala Sponsors
Official Airline Sponsor
Official Media Partner
Official Hair Sponsor
Official Make-Up Sponsor
Official PR Agency
2012 Gala Video
For a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to attend our Annual Gala, please watch the Fashion One TV video below for coverage from last year’s gala.
2013 ANNUAL GALA
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY
Click the link above to buy your tickets to the most highly
anticipated fashion benefit of the year while they are still available.
Tickets Sales are as follows:
VIP Ticket (VIP Reception, Front Row Seat @ Show, Press
Conference Admission, Open Bar) $250
General Admission Ticket (General Reception, Seating in Rows
2 to 4 @ Show, Open Bar) $150
Fashion Show Ticket (Seating in Rows 5 to 7 @ Show) $100
Standing Room (Standing Room @ the Show) $50
gala2013-save-the-date
FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.
Our Annual Gala is the most exciting time of the year for
United Colors of Fashion as we celebrate the last year and recognize
exceptional individuals for their contributions philanthropically and to the
arts. UCOF is excited to present our third international runway show featuring
seven renowned designers from around the world, including David Tlale, Naked
Ape by Shaldon Kopman and Ron & Ron. Jan Malan is our show’s Producer and
Sandi Bass is our Casting Director and Seth Howard is our Stylist. We are also
extremely proud to showcase the first collection of our top fashion student and
Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon, in a fashion exhibition. This year, our
2013 Annual Gala will honor Pat Cleveland, the legendary supermodel, who will
receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. We are also proud to have Devyn, winner
of “THE FACE” modeling reality show, as our gala’s International Fashion
Ambassador. The night will also feature a dance presentation by Steps on
Broadway as well as the opportunity to put on your own dancing shoes as the
dance floor opens with our gala DJ.
As our theme “FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.” perfectly encapsulates
what United Colors of Fashion believes in. We remain faithful that our mission
will launch the careers of our interns, while we provide hope for their futures
and our children in Soweto, South Africa through the transformative medium of
fashion. That is what UCOF is all about. The proceeds generated by the gala’s
ticket sales are used to fund the costs of running our programs for another
year, while 100% of donations are funneled directly to the beneficiaries — our
youth.
Join us for an evening to remember as we celebrate our
mission to Empower Youth through Fashion.
Preliminary Program:
6:00pm Press Check-in Opens/ Arrival of Honorary Chairs
6:30pm Press Conference / Red Carpet
6:45pm VIP Reception Begins
7:00pm Arrival of guests, Gala reception & Exhibition of
our students’ work
8:00pm Award Program Begins
Introduction by the CEO of the Company with the Presenting
Sponsor Title
Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Pat
Cleveland
Presentation of the Honorary Chair Awards
Presentation of the Humanitarian Award
Presentation of the Achiever of the Year Award
Video of our Impact in NY and Abroad
8:35pm Live Auction by Celebrity Chair of the Gala
8:50pm Dance Presentation by Dancers from Steps on Broadway
8:50pm International Runway Fashion Show by 7 Top Designers
9:30pm Music by the DJ of the event
Honorary Chairs
Pat Cleveland
Pat Cleveland
Lifetime Achievement Award
International Fashion Designers
United Colors of Fashion invites only leading fashion
designers from around the world to showcase their work on the runway. All of
our selected designers join our Board of Designers for a minimum period of six
to twelve months, and serve as mentors and instructors for our fashion
students.
Seven international fashion designers will be featured at
this year’s gala, including:
David Tlale
David Tlale
South AfricaNaked Ape
Shaldon Kopman
South AfricaRon-n-Ron
Ron-n-Ron
Haiti/USASukeina
USA
Achiever of the Year
Alongside our international designers, UCOF is also proud to
premiere the first collection of our Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon.
Sade Solomon
Sade Solomon
UCOF Achiever of the Year
Production Team
Jan Malan
Jan Malan
Executive ProducerSandi Bass
Sandi Bass
Casting DirectorSeth Howard
Seth Howard
Stylist
2013 International Fashion Ambassador
Devyn
Devyn
Winner of “The Face”
Press and Media Registration
Media registration is now open for the 2013 gala. Our PR
firm must approve credentials before 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 8th.
Click here to submit your registration.
2013 Annual Gala Press Kit
Click here to download the 2013 Annual Gala Press Kit.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Fashion provides excellent marketing opportunities for
companies who want to be recognized globally and nationally by celebrities,
stylists and tops fashion designers. The United Colors of Fashion Annual Gala
event features some of the fashion industry’s top talent providing an excellent
advertising platform for your brand.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please
click here to download the 2013 sponsorship prospectus or contact:
Ciano Clerjuste
email: ciano@unitecolorsofashion.org
Host Committee
Ghislaine Borg Roshani
Patel Karen Dupiche
Guerschom Francois Jane
Kim Joe Servilince
Herlande Moise Michelle
Mitchell Marie Fevrier
Deshawn Edwards Carl
Nelson Kamakazii
Jyoti Halamaker Eunice
Omole Jerry Wonder
Michelle Travis Ermione
Augustave Tamara Ramos
Niki Sheth Gorety
Archelus Rose Reynoso
Lauren DiBari Elizabeth
Hamersley
Fashion Benefit Committee
Sandi Bass Devyn Ciano Clerjuste Jan Malan
Saunak Shah Debbie
Louis Camille Evans Seth Howard
Gemma Gaisano Claire
Livingstone Kenrick Ross Stephen Hylton
Inna Iosenkina Michael
Narain Brad Armstrong Anupriya Mehta
Barbara Koning Lorenzo
Torres Dayanara Tater Neepa
Wladimir Gilbert Donnie
Atis Ermione Augustave Kimberly Magness
Michael Monroe Michelle
Mitchell Michelle Travis Lovely Atis
Hugo Uys Dominic
Gasparoly Fabrice Armand Kaye Tucker Man
Board of Directors
The 2013 Annual Gala & Fashion Benefit are made possible
by the United Colors of Fashion Board of Directors. Click here to meet the
board of directors.
2013 Annual Gala Sponsors
South African Airways
Official Airline Sponsor
Fashion One TV
Official Media Partner
Hair & the City
Official Hair Sponsor
Make-Up Pro
Official Make-Up Sponsor
Bella PR
Official PR Agency
2012 Gala Video
For a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to attend our
Annual Gala, please watch the Fashion One TV video below for coverage from last
year’s gala.2013 ANNUAL GALA
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY
Click the link above to buy your tickets to the most highly anticipated fashion benefit of the year while they are still available.
Tickets Sales are as follows:
VIP Ticket (VIP Reception, Front Row Seat @ Show, Press Conference Admission, Open Bar) $250
General Admission Ticket (General Reception, Seating in Rows 2 to 4 @ Show, Open Bar) $150
Fashion Show Ticket (Seating in Rows 5 to 7 @ Show) $100
Standing Room (Standing Room @ the Show) $50
gala2013-save-the-date
FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.
Our Annual Gala is the most exciting time of the year for United Colors of Fashion as we celebrate the last year and recognize exceptional individuals for their contributions philanthropically and to the arts. UCOF is excited to present our third international runway show featuring seven renowned designers from around the world, including David Tlale, Naked Ape by Shaldon Kopman and Ron & Ron. Jan Malan is our show’s Producer and Sandi Bass is our Casting Director and Seth Howard is our Stylist. We are also extremely proud to showcase the first collection of our top fashion student and Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon, in a fashion exhibition. This year, our 2013 Annual Gala will honor Pat Cleveland, the legendary supermodel, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. We are also proud to have Devyn, winner of “THE FACE” modeling reality show, as our gala’s International Fashion Ambassador. The night will also feature a dance presentation by Steps on Broadway as well as the opportunity to put on your own dancing shoes as the dance floor opens with our gala DJ.
As our theme “FAITH. HOPE. FASHION.” perfectly encapsulates what United Colors of Fashion believes in. We remain faithful that our mission will launch the careers of our interns, while we provide hope for their futures and our children in Soweto, South Africa through the transformative medium of fashion. That is what UCOF is all about. The proceeds generated by the gala’s ticket sales are used to fund the costs of running our programs for another year, while 100% of donations are funneled directly to the beneficiaries — our youth.
Join us for an evening to remember as we celebrate our mission to Empower Youth through Fashion.
Preliminary Program:
6:00pm Press Check-in Opens/ Arrival of Honorary Chairs
6:30pm Press Conference / Red Carpet
6:45pm VIP Reception Begins
7:00pm Arrival of guests, Gala reception & Exhibition of our students’ work
8:00pm Award Program Begins
Introduction by the CEO of the Company with the Presenting Sponsor Title
Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Pat Cleveland
Presentation of the Honorary Chair Awards
Presentation of the Humanitarian Award
Presentation of the Achiever of the Year Award
Video of our Impact in NY and Abroad
8:35pm Live Auction by Celebrity Chair of the Gala
8:50pm Dance Presentation by Dancers from Steps on Broadway
8:50pm International Runway Fashion Show by 7 Top Designers
9:30pm Music by the DJ of the event
Honorary Chairs
Pat Cleveland
Pat Cleveland
Lifetime Achievement Award
International Fashion Designers
United Colors of Fashion invites only leading fashion designers from around the world to showcase their work on the runway. All of our selected designers join our Board of Designers for a minimum period of six to twelve months, and serve as mentors and instructors for our fashion students.
Seven international fashion designers will be featured at this year’s gala, including:
David Tlale
David Tlale
South AfricaNaked Ape
Shaldon Kopman
South AfricaRon-n-Ron
Ron-n-Ron
Haiti/USASukeina
USA
Achiever of the Year
Alongside our international designers, UCOF is also proud to premiere the first collection of our Achiever of the Year, Sade Solomon.
Sade Solomon
Sade Solomon
UCOF Achiever of the Year
Production Team
Jan Malan
Jan Malan
Executive ProducerSandi Bass
Sandi Bass
Casting DirectorSeth Howard
Seth Howard
Stylist
2013 International Fashion Ambassador
Devyn
Devyn
Winner of “The Face”
Press and Media Registration
Media registration is now open for the 2013 gala. Our PR firm must approve credentials before 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 8th.
Click here to submit your registration.
2013 Annual Gala Press Kit
Click here to download the 2013 Annual Gala Press Kit.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Fashion provides excellent marketing opportunities for companies who want to be recognized globally and nationally by celebrities, stylists and tops fashion designers. The United Colors of Fashion Annual Gala event features some of the fashion industry’s top talent providing an excellent advertising platform for your brand.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please click here to download the 2013 sponsorship prospectus or contact:
Ciano Clerjuste
email: ciano@unitecolorsofashion.org
Host Committee
Ghislaine Borg Roshani Patel Karen Dupiche
Guerschom Francois Jane Kim Joe Servilince
Herlande Moise Michelle Mitchell Marie Fevrier
Deshawn Edwards Carl Nelson Kamakazii
Jyoti Halamaker Eunice Omole Jerry Wonder
Michelle Travis Ermione Augustave Tamara Ramos
Niki Sheth Gorety Archelus Rose Reynoso
Lauren DiBari Elizabeth Hamersley
Fashion Benefit Committee
Sandi Bass Devyn Ciano Clerjuste Jan Malan
Saunak Shah Debbie Louis Camille Evans Seth Howard
Gemma Gaisano Claire Livingstone Kenrick Ross Stephen Hylton
Inna Iosenkina Michael Narain Brad Armstrong Anupriya Mehta
Barbara Koning Lorenzo Torres Dayanara Tater Neepa
Wladimir Gilbert Donnie Atis Ermione Augustave Kimberly Magness
Michael Monroe Michelle Mitchell Michelle Travis Lovely Atis
Hugo Uys Dominic Gasparoly Fabrice Armand Kaye Tucker Man
Board of Directors
The 2013 Annual Gala & Fashion Benefit are made possible by the United Colors of Fashion Board of Directors. Click here to meet the board of directors.
2013 Annual Gala Sponsors
South African Airways
Official Airline Sponsor
Fashion One TV
Official Media Partner
Hair & the City
Official Hair Sponsor
Make-Up Pro
Official Make-Up Sponsor
Bella PR
Official PR Agency
2012 Gala Video
For a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to attend our Annual Gala, please watch the Fashion One TV video below for coverage from last year’s gala.
Hi, I recently discovered United Colors of Fashion and am inspired by their mission. I applied for an internship with them and would like to ask you more information about your experience. What were the duties you had and what was the environment? Are you still working there now and did you get paid for your internship? Any information would be great to help me! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHello .. It a great non profit org. I let the president know that you are interested in ucof inc.
DeleteThank you! I still have not heard back from applying for the winter session, but I'll probably try again in the summer :)
DeleteI talk to the president of ucof . He told me that he seen your name and he will contact you soon .. They still working with post-gala stuff but you always contact me via email pulysse12@gmail.con
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