A series of sad situations led to this year’s DKNY fashion show to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Couture for a Cure. Nadine Namoff, founder of the event with husband, D.C. United’s Bryan Namoff, began the fashion event last year as she competed for the Woman of the Year fundraising title. Collaborating with Micky and Shehab Farivar from Peacock Cafe and honoring many notables, including cancer “warrior” Jennifer Harlow, the event raises money to support the cause while offering a fun and fashionable tribute to loved ones – and survivors – who have battled blood cancers. All were proud to stand on stage for the cause, but were majorly modest about the modeling.
Pictures from Couture for a Cure coming soon!
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Kate Michael
Kate Michael, @kstreetkate, is a Writer/Model/On-Camera Host and Event Emcee. Notable as the Founder and current Editor-At-Large of K Street Magazine, Kate started the site while serving as Miss District of Columbia 2006 and competing in Miss America (2007). Currently, Kate works as a professional spokesperson and model, walking the runway for such industry icons as Valentino, Derek Lam, Naeem Kahn and Oscar de la Renta. Her media portfolio includes a spread in Elle magazine and features on Inside Edition and BBC World News’ “The Real Cities” series. You’ll catch her interviewing guests on DC’s NewChannel8′s Let’s Talk Live and showcasing products on BestBuy.com, as well as work appearing on NBC, Fox, Comcast and local print publications.
