03/31/12 Fashion Fights Poverty’s Dress Responsibly 2012 Gala was held at the Artisphere in Arlington Va. on Saturday night and was produced by Violetta Markelou with participating designers:

* Seth Aaron Henderson – Project Runway Season 7 winner
* Luis Valenzuela – EcoArtFashion founder
* Earthtec – Renewable fabric apparel designer
* Tara St. James – 2011 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Designers Award recipient
* Laura Williams – DC metro area custom designer
* Ginger Root Design – DC-based eco-friendly, artisan wear for men and women
* Daisy & Elizabeth – NY-based sustainable fabric lingerie designer
* LAVUK – LA-based eco-friendly designer
* Ashley Zaba – Canadian swimwear and apparel designer
* Cri-de-Ceour – Vegan shoes and bag designer
* Gabby Wild – Animal activist and creator of the “12 in 12 for 12” campaign