As a former dancer-turned-multidisciplinary artist, perhaps there is no one better suited to respond than Solange Knowles, who wrote an original musical score, her first and undoubtedly last role as a composer.Īs expected, the pre-show show was provided by the gala attendees.

It was an attempt to answer the question of whether fashion and dance can become one. In ten years, the fashion gala has raised over $24 million in funding, featuring the likes of Dries Van Noten, Giles Deacon, Raf Simons, Valentino, Justin Peck and James Blake - and remains one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events, a showcase of that what art is today, but what it could be. Artists of all kinds draw from their respective, often disparate, corners in a spirit of collaboration, innovation and of course style. Since its inception in 2012, the event has encouraged collaborations between designers, choreographers and musicians. On Wednesday night, the New York City Ballet celebrated the 10th anniversary of its annual all-fashion gala.

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