Fashion for a Cause with Deepak Perwani in Arlington, Virginia

On Saturday August 15, 2009 IDIC Photo had an opportunity to cover a fashion show fundraiser at The Westin in Arlington Virginia. The event dubbed 'Fashion for a Cause' was held to benefit the internally displaced people (IDPs) of Pakistan's northern areas that have had to move from their homes due to the fight against the Taliban and extremists. The event featured an exclusive fashion show by renowned Pakistani designer Deepak Perwani. Keynote speakers included: Dr. Nasim Ashraf, Congressman Jim Moody, Deepak Parwani and Kate Michael (Miss D.C. 2006 and founder, www.KstreetKate.com). Event management was done by Sofia HD and the Decor, Design & Marketing was by IDIC's partner Pink Moon, She Said. The event also included auctioning off of some of the outfits as well as a cricket bat of Shahid Afridi that he used in the winning match of the Twenty20 World Cup. Event proceeds were donated to The American Fund for Human Development (AFHD) AFHD is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit -Tax ID # 20-1339408

Some shots from the evening (many more in the Deepak Perwani Photos Gallery on the IDIC Website)







Rehearsals before the show



Deepwak Perwani directing the rehearsals



Kate Michael keynote
































Deepak Perwani