Diane von Furstenberg And Tina Brown Host The Fourth Annual DVF Awards
Where: The United Nations
Who was there: Guests included
Olivia Wilde,
Tina Brown,
Natalia Vodianova,
Sunitha Krishnan,
Robin Roberts,
Andeisha Farid,
Gayle King,
Diane von Furstenberg,
Gloria Steinem,
Gabrielle Douglas,
Tammy Tibbetts,
Paloma Faith,
Jenna Lyons,
Courtney Crangi,
Grace Coddington,
Gabourey Sidibe,
Cecilia Dean,
Alicia Quarles,
Harley Viera Newton,
Trish Goff,
Barry Diller,
Mario Testino,
Coralie Charriol Paul,
Alexi Ashe,
Fran Lebowitz,
Shala Monroque,
Steven Kolb,
Sabine Heller,
Sharon Bush,
Ashley Bush, and
Lauren Bush Lauren.
[Photo: Natalia Vodianova, Diane von Furstenberg via BFA]
Other details: On Friday, some of the most accomplished New Yorkers gathered at the United Nations to celebrate the DVF Awards, which honors 5 women who have demonstrated leadership and courage in their respective fields. As guests arrived, they were treated to Veuve Cliquot, delectable bites, and music by DJ Harley Viera-Newton. British singer Paloma Faith then took center stage to perform 3 soulful songs, which were followed by opening remarks from hosts Tina Brown and Diane von Furstenberg. The presenters included Gabrielle Douglas, Gloria Steinem, Olivia Wilde, Gayle King, and Diane herself. The winners all described their causes, and the audience was visibly moved by their stories. Vital Voices Global Partnership winner Sunitha Krishnan expressed the hardships women in India face, and used the opportunity to make a call for action, while Lifetime Leadership winner Robin Roberts gave a humorous but poignant speech on her battle with cancer and MDS. The winners also received a $50,000 grant from the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation to put towards their organizations.
[Gabrielle Douglas, Allison Tibbetts] [Olivia Wilde]
[Robin Roberts, Gabrielle Douglas, Diane Von Furstenberg, Tina Brown]
[Gabrielle Douglas, Olivia Wilde] [Andeisha Farid, Diane Von Furstenberg, Gloria Steinem]
[Paloma Faith on the right]
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