Last week, I attended the 43rd Annual BRAG (Black Action Retail Group) Scholarship and Awards Dinner Gala and I had a fabulous time. This organization is such a wonderful cause, preparing and educating professionals, entrepreneurs and students of color for executive leadership in the retail, fashion and related industries. Every year, BRAG throws a gala to raise money for its summer internship program.

This year, BRAG honored Iman with the Legacy Award. Other honorees: Terry Lundgren, CEO of Macy’s Inc and Alain Lafontant, Vice President of Brand Development for Sean John. Here are some pics from the event and the attendees!

Snapped a quick iPhone pic with my mentor Constance White, whom I styled for the night. She’s wearing a Monqiue Lhuillier strapless mermaid gown and Miriam Haskell earrings. I’m wearing a Bebe gown that I chose from my closet last minute while getting dressed, a Khirma Eliazov clutch and a Holst + Lee statement necklace (c/o the Collective PR). 

First course at dinner!

Ran into the hilarious Nick Cannon, the special guest at the gala.

The gorgeous honoree, Iman, making her acceptance speech while wearing a superb Herve Leger cocktail dress.

Style expert and overall amazing human being, Lloyd Boston, carried the evening as host.

Terry Lundgren, Iman, Gail Monroe Perry and Alain Lafontant 

Wonderful event!

xo

Joy

Images: Instagram, Huffington Post, BRAG