The gals who brought us the stellar Vegetarian Food Festival in April are back with a new agenda.. fashion! One things for sure, these ladies know how to draw the masses, with their last event boasting thousands of attendees and lines around the block.
Fur-less fashion is the theme for U.S. Veg Corp‘s latest event slated for this Thursday, September 15, at the eco-friendly TriBeCa venue called Greenhouse. “Have Mercy! (Fashion Event)” will feature new couture designs, vegan treats, music, dancing, and chocolate. Proceeds from the affair will benefit Mercy for Animals!
Each of the fashion lines to be showcased bills itself as anti-fur and earth-friendly.
Featured Designers Include:
· Fraley Le, an award-winner from Chicago whose specialties include vibrantly colored evening gowns and cocktail dresses.
· Yane Mode, an edgy brand famous for its sleek drapings and soft jersey knits.
· Pretty Birdie by Stephanie Teague, who creates apparel and accessories from organic and sustainable fabrics infused with antique surplus and recycled materials.
· Sew Moe Designs, based in Asheville, South Carolina, offering handmade updated-vintage originals.
Weaving amongst the models, partygoers will find hors d’oeuvres from Verite Catering, dark chocolates from Rescue Chocolate, additional desserts from Bolaji Cuisine, functional waters from Balance, and other drinks from Mercy Beverage. Entertainment will be provided by James Koroni’s Enforced Arch dance troupe, and vegan drag queen Honey LaBronx.
The backdrop for all of these goings-on is located at 150 Varick Street. The Greenhouse is New York’s first nightclub with LEED certification. Its walls are made of sustainable bamboo rather than wood, and the space is constructed mostly from recycled materials. It has the feel of a glitzy nature preserve with a huge waterfall and a ceiling made of live plants.
Tickets for Have Mercy! are $25 in advance and $40 at the door. You can buy them online here. The event will run from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Funds will be donated to Mercy for Animals, a national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies. For further information contact 917-767-7283 or email [email protected].