The event will feature an auction of original looks created by 19 designers to benefit Veteran Services USA.
in collaboration with Veteran Services USA, cofounded by Cheri Kaufman. Now, several days after Memorial Day, the designer is unveiling the first “Style for Strength: Celebrating Our Heroes” event, set for Monday at Urban Zen in New York.
Karan recruited 18 of her designer peers to repurpose and redesign vintage military clothing, which will be auctioned off during the inaugural event, taking place at Urban Zen’s West Village space. Participating designers include Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Thom Browne, Michael Kors, Epperson, Erin Beatty, Emily Bode, Collina Strada, Rio Uribe, Bonnie Young, Rebecca Moses, Jonathan Cohen, Kobi, Vanessa Noel, Peter Dundas, Frederick Anderson, Terry Singh and Banna.
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