Fittingly, the event took place at Hotel Chelsea, one of Manhattans most storied addresses.
Edie Sedgwick, fond of romantic lighting and careless of her surroundings, burned down her apartment.
It is so beautiful, James said of the establishment, if slightly haunted.

Steven Kolb, Aurora James, Jim Hedges
Named for The Chelseas long-term proprietor, Stanley Bard, the ballroom glowed as guests entered.
Golden chinoiserie fabric adorned the wood-paneled walls.
Beneath the brass chandeliers that hung from the cement ceiling, colorful characters mingled.

Creator ofSex and the CityandEmily in Paris, Darren Star laughed with Hedges and Michael Waltz.
Brill exclaimed from the back of the room.
I made it
The room erupted in laughter.

The work helps support designers like Sebastian Ami, Kate Barton, and others in attendance.
The relationship between Warhol and fashion is undeniable, Hedges said.
When you think about source material for the fashion industry, Andy Warhol is it.

Aurora James, Connor McKnight
James Frazier, Bethann Hardison
Michael Waltz, Darren Star, Jim Hedges
Dianne Brill





