Photo by Vern Hester
Photo by Vern Hester

On Oct. 2, clothes designer and entrepreneur Tony Long, along  with Vernita Gray Council for Philanthropy, presented the 9th annual Trans Media Fashion Show at Long’s showplace FashionBar  in Water Tower Place.

The sold-out event showcased clothing selections from the Brown Elephant and Life is Work, along with Long presenting a genderfluid sustainable collection.

FSHNB Members of The Vernita Gray Council for Philanthropy.   Photo by Vern Hester
FSHNB Members of The Vernita Gray Council for Philanthropy. Photo by Vern Hester
The crew from The Broadway Youth Center.   Photo by Vern Hester
The crew from The Broadway Youth Center. Photo by Vern Hester

The show also included beats by Ariana DJ, and a raffle, with Zahara Bassett serving as host.

Photo by Vern Hester
Photo by Vern Hester

The event benefited Broadway Youth Center, Mary E. Smith Foundation and Howard Brown Health.

Photo by Vern Hester
Photo by Vern Hester

FashionBar is a premier fashion strategy and consulting company which provides services to assist in the areas of fashion business, consulting, development and design for bringing lifestyle brands to consumers and businesses locally, nationally and globally.

Sponsored partnerships for the event included Gorgeous Settings Events and Catering, Water Tower Place, Vernita Gray Council for Philanthropy, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, Paul Mitchell and Spirits and Spice.

The D and G Dreaming Jacket.   Photo by Vern Hester
The D and G Dreaming Jacket. Photo by Vern Hester
Ariana DJ, third from left and friends.   Photo by Vern Hester
Ariana DJ, third from left and friends. Photo by Vern Hester