A host of stylish names were out in force tonight to show that fashion is far from frivolous.
Some of the industry’s biggest movers and shakers attended an event for Runway to Win, an organisation set up to garner funds and attention in support of the re-election of President Barack Obama.
Actress Scarlett Johansson joined forces with US Vogue editor Anna Wintour to host the event, which took place at a Theory store in New York.
It’s in the genes: Scarlett Johansson and brother Hunter showed what a good-looking family they are
27-year-old Scarlett arrived on the arm of her twin brother Hunter, who works for Obama, and appeared alongside his sister in the movie Manny & Lo.
The hunk, who was seen escorting his sister to the White House Correspondents Dinner last year, looked dapper in a classic black suit.
Meanwhile Scarlett looked stunning in a black Stella McCartney frock that boasted a peplum skirt and sheer sleeves, with her blonde tresses styled elegantly into an updo.
Official business: The pair attended the Runway to Win event in support of President Barack Obama’s re-election
A common goal: Hunter works for the President, while Scarlett hosted the fundraiser in support of him
Hot hostess: Scarlett looked stunning in Stella McCartney as she spoke to the attendees
And she was beaming from ear to ear as she gave a speech to the event’s attendees about the importance of supporting their President, and the way in which the fundraising fashion can help to achieve that.
The initiative has seen the release of a range of Obama-themed T-shirts and accessories designed by some of fashion’s finest, with the proceeds gathered from sales of the products going to the Obama for America organisation.
Showing support: Solange’s mother and sister Beyonce designed a T-shirt for the collection
Blustery day: Solange Knowles almost had a wardrobe malfunctions thanks to the windy weather
Fashion Queen: US Vogue editor Anna Wintour hosted the event alongside Scarlett Johansson
The finest in fashion: Vera Wang (L) and Diane von Furstenberg each designed an item for the Obama-themed collection
The line includes items designed by the likes of Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Diane von Fürstenberg and Jason Wu, amongst others.
Anna Wintour proved she is just as much a fan of the products as she is the President when she showed up to the event sporting a Thakoon-designed scarf that is included in the range.
Fashion friends: Models Chanel Iman and Karlie Kloss arrived at the New York event together
Scarlet fever: Model Karolina Kurkova (L) and designer Rachel Roy were seeing red in their stylish outfits
Also designing an item in aid of the President’s re-election was Beyonce Knowles, whose line House of Deréon, which she founded with her stylist mother Tina, created a T-shirt emblazoned with some of Obama’s best-known quotes.
And showing up in support was Beyonce’s 25-year-old sister Solange, who appeared to regret her floating patterned dress on a windy day, as she was forced to carefully protect her modesty with a clutch bag as she arrived at the event.
Happy to help: Designers Alexander Wang (L) and Olivier Theyskens both created an Obama-inspired item for the fundraising range
America the Beautiful: Tommy Hilfiger and wife Dee Ocleppo are fully in support of the re-election campaign
Men on a mission: Designers Kenneth Cole (L) and Thakoon have both contributed to the project in the hope of fundraising for Obama’s re-election
On your bike: David Byrne was seen speeding off on a bicycle after he left the stylish event
Power people: Business magnate Russell Simmons and make-up mogul Lauren Remington Platt rubbed shoulders with fashion’s finest
Scarlett is rumoured to have teamed up with actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, to star in his directorial review.
According to The Hollywood reporter, a plotline is yet to be revealed for the story, other than it will centre on that of Don Juan, and Scarlett will star in one of two lead female roles.
There in spirit: While Beyonce was pictured at a different event the same evening, she designed an item for the fashionable range
Source: dailymail.co.uk
