DIFFA gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine draws a crowd of 300 raising $400,000 for the cause.
Beneath the stunning arches of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the Design Industries Foundation, also known as DIFFA, staged its annual Angels & Demons gala on Thursday night, raising approximately $400,000 for the cause.
A crowd of more than 300 from the design and fashion communities were treated to cocktails, a candlelit dinner, performances by David Santiago and Jamie Gagliano and a narrated presentation from Christian Siriano showcasing five gowns inspired by Grohe fixtures and the “transformative power of water.” Also, Fern Mallis, founder of New York Fashion Week, former executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and longtime supporter of DIFFA, was the special guest of honor.John Foley on Life After Peloton and Building Ernesta Into Leading U.S. Rug Brand“We’re thrilled to host an elegant event that highlights how the design and fashion industries can drive meaningful change,” said Dawn Roberson, executive director of DIFFA. “As a founding board member of DIFFA, Fern played a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s original mission to combat HIV and AIDS. Today, DIFFA has built upon that legacy to also provide support to individuals impacted by food and housing insecurity and mental health challenges. We’re excited to raise funds that will help further this vital work and continue making a difference in the communities DIFFA serves.” DIFFA grants funds to organizations providing life-saving care and access to health care for individuals and families affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as programs addressing food insecurity, housing instability, LGBTQIA+ support and mental health services. Since its founding, DIFFA has awarded more than $59 million to hundreds of nonprofits across the country.Teyana Taylor's New Air Jordan 3 Collaboration Is Finally Coming Out…. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GoogleWWD and Women's Wear Daily are part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Fairchild Publishing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Memorial walk for euthanized mama bear ‘Blondie’ draws crowd in MonroviaThe bear, lovingly called “Blondie” by locals, was a large black bear who was put down after wildlife officials deemed her a threat to public safety, after she swiped a woman’s leg causing minor injury.
Read more »
Ciara Puts a Subtle Spin on the Clear Shoe Trend in Silver Pointed Sandals in MiamiCiara wore silver pointed heels with a clear PVC strap to Karol G’s Con Cora Land gala in Miami, adding a subtler twist to the clear shoe trend.
Read more »
Social media-fueled party draws 800 to Celina; shots fired as crowd disperses, police sayUp to 800 teens and young adults swarmed a Celina home Saturday night after a house party was advertised on social media.
Read more »
Karol G Evokes Old Hollywood Glamour in Liquid Silver Celia Kritharioti at Con Cora Land GalaThe singer hosted her Miami Con Cora gala in a silver Celia Kritharioti halter gown from the Greek designer’s spring 2026 couture collection.
Read more »
Crypto market rattled by $400 million liquidations as bitcoin dips to $68,000: Crypto Markets TodayBTC slips back into February range after Trump’s Iran warning sparks selloff, wiping out leveraged longs and shifting flows toward commodities.
Read more »
Kirsten Dunst Joins Sydney Sweeney in ’The Housemaid 2’‘The Housemaid’ was a breakout for Lionsgate, earning almost $400 million at the worldwide box office.
Read more »