Sex and the Fundraiser: Anna Wintour & Sarah Jessica Parker Back Obama
By Lynda Johnson
Sep 2, 2008
Sarah Jessica Parker and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are to host a fundraising fashion show for presidential contender Barack Obama during Fashion Week in New York City. According to Vogue, "Anna Wintour and Sarah Jessica Parker will be showing their true colors during New York Fashion Week - by co-hosting a fundraiser for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama."
Sarah Jessica Parker Backs Obama (Image: Wenn)
Continuing, "It’s the second time Wintour has stepped up to show her support for the politician, having hooked up with Calvin Klein to aid his campaign in June, and typically the upcoming event will have an equally glamorous fashion slant."
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The catwalk show on September 9th at the Charles Nolan Studio will feature designs from fashion favourites Beyonce Knowles’ House of Dereon, Diane Von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs and Zac Posen.
Marie Claire UK notes, "Guests will get a sneak preview of the clothes Diane Von Furstenberg and various other designers created especially in support of Obama. The clothes are set to go live on Obama's campaign website next month."