DIFFA/Dallas 2016 Style Council Ambassadors |
DIFFA/Dallas, one of the largest HIV/AIDS fundraising organizations in North Texas providing preventative education and services for children, women, and men affected by HIV/AIDS, has unveiled plans for House of DIFFA, the organization’s largest annual fundraising event of the season. This year’s theme, House of DIFFA: Circo Rouge, presented by Headington Companies along with its retailers and The Joule Hotel, is unveiling a circus wonderland with unimaginable creations. Attendees can expect the unexpected this season with a theatrical production featuring surprise guests, elaborate performances, and some of the hottest fashion trends by Traffic LA, TenOverSix, & Forty Five Ten. The event will take place on Saturday, May 21st at the Omni Dallas Hotel and promises to be an unforgettable experience one can only see to believe. "This year, we aim to increase fundraising efforts while embracing the beauty of life as we continue to provide hope and strength to all those living with HIV” says Clint Bradley, House of DIFFA: Circo Rouge Chairman.
Undeniably the hottest fashion show ticket in town, House of DIFFA is consistently a sold-out event year over year.
With help from Jeffrey Horn of Triad Event Solutions, the evening begins with guests sipping pre-dinner cocktails while strolling through the luxurious silent auction featuring DIFFA/Dallas’ renowned designer jacket collection showcasing donations from well-known local and national designers including, Alexander Wang, Alice + Olivia, Badgley Mischka, Billy Reid, Diane von Furstenberg, Edo Popken, Elie Tahari, Escada, Etro, Giuliana Teso, Gorski, J Mendel, Kay Unger, Lanvin, Lela Rose, Moschino, Missoni, Marc Jacobs, Naeem Khan, Sebastian, St John, Ted Baker London, Versace, Vince, Zac Posen, and many more. DIFFA/Dallas aficionados Rhonda Sargent Chambers of RSC Productions and Brian Brothers of Planet Productions serve as the Co-Creative Directors of this extraordinary fashion production and will be dazzling guests as they enjoy a seated dinner while feasting their eyes on a show that is out of this world.
Every year, the DIFFA/Dallas Board of Trustees gathers Style Council Ambassadors. This accomplished group of business, community and civic leaders is committed to raising funds and awareness on behalf of North Texas AIDS Service Organizations serving men, women and children affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS. Throughout the season, the Style Council Ambassadors will join DIFFA/Dallas to help raise funds for education, prevention and essential service programs. Together, they will continue to help combat the spread of HIV. This year's Ambassadors are Kim Burgan, Kurt Anderson, Courtney Rider, Cearan Henley, Shelby Wagner, Carmen Surgent, Carinthia Kishaba, Tim Flannery, Bob Gibbs, JL Forke, Steffi Burns, and Jason Parker.
House of DIFFA: Circo Rouge will take place on Saturday, May 21st at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Event and ticket information can be found at www.diffadallas.org – Doors open at 5:45pm and tickets begin at $375 per person.
Style Council Ambassador Photographer: Mindy Bird, The Photo Division