The Kota Sustainable Style Fashion Awards, organized by Kota Alliance and Stand Up for Education, celebrated fashion students as well as new and established designers presenting evening wear made from repurposed and donated textiles. Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) emceed the event alongside Tony Award nominee Karine Plantadit at Kenneth Cole’s space at the Garage. Luminaries like Nico Tortorella, Lili Taylor, Ty Hunter, Dan Amboyer and Mari Malek were also in attendance.
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