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Tulips & Pansies '09

 

On May 14th, over 300 people joined in the Fashion Capital of the World to support Village Care of New York’s annual Tulips & Pansies – The Headdress Affair, a runway show which brings together prestigious fashion and floral designers to create elaborate headdresses. Held at The Edison Ballroom, this springtime floral fete raises funds and awareness for Village Care’s HIV/AIDS Services and the designers outdid themselves once again!

 

In attendance were the Tulips & Pansies Event Chairs, USA Weekend Editor, Jack Curry and People’s Revolution Founder, Kelly Cutrone. The show kicked off with a welcome and video on The Momentum Project, the newest addition to Village Care’s programs. Performer, Frank DeCaro got the crowd ready to party for Event host, James Aguiar. Headdress competition judges included fashionista, Patrick McDonald; singer, Peaches; stylist, Lauren Rae Levy; music executive, Arthur Baker and famous photographer, Mick Rock.

 

Sponsors of Tulips & Pansies include Avanti Health Care Services, Bank of America, The Gottlieb Family, Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, CCLC Solutions, Inc., Evercare, Gallagher Benefit Services, Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP, Marco Martelli Associates and Professional Placement Associates Inc.

 

Special thanks to the M.A.C. make-up artists who kicked up all the designer looks with their festive and sassy make-up! And to Stephen Szklarski and Francis Timoney for creating the Momentum video.

 

 

Winners
Most Entertaining
Sara Claire & Esther in collaboration with Fleurs New York
Most Original
Empress Sybil Brunchen of Imperial Court of New York in collaboration with Brian Fischer for Morningside Greenhouse
Most Beautiful
Zang Toi in collaboration with Tantawan Bloom
Most Outrageous
Michael Vollbracht Designs in collaboration with L'Olivier
 
Alvin Valley in collaboration with Gotham Gardens b. michael in collaboration with Cote Fleurie Studio Chado Ralph Rucci in collaboration with Zeze Flowers Cynthia Steffe in collaboration with Event Design Incorporated
Designer's Coop Empress Anne Tique of Imperial Court of NY in collaboration with Tara Fischer McInerney for Morningside Greenhouse Empress Sybil Brunchen of Imperial Court of New York in collaboration with Brian Fischer for Morningside Greenhouse Form New York in collaboration with Preston Bailey
Hunter Dixon in collaboration with Rachel Cho New York Jordi Scott in collaboration with Verde Custom Flowers, Inc. Lilly Pulitzer in collaboration with Aristocratic Design Co. Michael Vollbracht in collaboration with L'Olivier
Pamella Roland in collaboration with Jorge Cazzorla for Celebrate Flowers Sara Claire and Esther in collaboration with Fleurs New York Thierry Mugler in collaboration with Michael Gaffney for NY School of Flower Design Tory Burch in collaboration with Linda Ferrando Floral Design
Photo credits:
Matthew Peyton
Amber Rima McLinn
Zang Toi in collaboration with Tantawan Bloom