BEVERLY HILLS, CA: The Beverly Hilton played host to a major South Asian Community Gala FOSAAC featuring Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villagairosa, former DNC Chairman and Clinton advisor Terry McAuliffe, Kevin Kaul (FOSAAC founder), Marla Maples (former Mrs. Donald Trump), Amrita Thapar (Miss India), Jimmy Jeanlouis (actor, Heroes), Daria Trifu (actress), Bruno Pischiutta (Toronto Pictures), Camille McDonald (from America’s Next Top Model) , Sasha , (Miss India Global), along with a bevy of models and members of the fashion community at the Fashion extravaganza by Sanjana Jon in support of the crown prince of couture designer Anand Jon.
Among the frivolity of the Emmy parties, designer and social activist Sanjana Jon started LA Fashion Week in style. A line up of stunning models wearing "We Support Anand Jon" opened a spectacular fashion presentation on September the 15 for the annual gala event for FOSAAC celebrating 60 years of Indian independence. The show was dedicated to supporting global independence and civil rights. The audience was ecstatic – the show was the highlight of the night’s event.
The press reception prior to the opening ceremony was packed and many press clamored to get their time with Ms. Jon. International and local press and media included CNN, Sahara, Zoom, Z-TV, News Asia, India Journal, India West, magazines and newspaper, A powerful video presentation by director Anirudh Garg ran before the music cued the first runway walker. The video featured images of Anand Jon as a young man.
The presentation humanized him versus a harsh, media-driven, sensationalized world. It showed him as a family man, a spiritual man, a man of substance, values and personality. After the LA Mayor introduced Terry McAuliffe, Sanjana Jon, Marla Maples, Camille McDonald, and Amrita Thapar took the stage and made a plea to the community and politicians to take a strong stance and consideration regarding the violation of individuals civil rights.
Guilty By Color should be eradicated and justice served was the main message promoted through the show. Supporters, guests and fashion crew including international fashion producers flew in from across the globe. 45 models participated and devoted their services to show their support of AJ. Int’l Fashion director Christian Ruart from Paris, NY and Milan flew in to direct the show.
Hair and make up by Madeeha Kibriya & Jeannie Jeffries Couture Beauty enhanced the fabulous show Those attending the event came together and stood in silent support of one of their own. Lines of women gave her ovation and support to Shashi Abraham for her son for her struggle against injustice. Bruno P is looking forward to Anand Jon appearing as a lead in one of his Toronto Picture films and Daria Trifu from Daria! Magazine is profiling his charitable efforts for an upcoming issue. "People have to understand the industry to truly comprehend the unbelievable irrationality of this case", was the word from several fashion insiders. Sanjana Jon has worked with the UN and has promoted AIDS Awareness through the tour started by her brother Anand Jon with the reigning Miss Universe Amelia Vega, Jennifer Hawkins, Natalie Glebova and Zuleyka Rivera. Kal Penn (actor), Michelle Rodriguez (actor), Salman Khan (actor), Howie Dorough (Backstreet Boys), Paris Hilton and Princess Olivia de Bourbon are few of the many celebrities Sanjana Jon has worked with. Awards ceremony and artist performances followed the fashion show. The purpose of the show was to make a strong statement supporting civil rights and people should contact wesupportanandjon@gmail.com with comments and letters of support. Also check www.anandjon.com .
Source: India Post
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