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Home · Street Style

Street Style: 41 Glamourous Frocks from the Annual 'Art For Life' Gala

The roaring '20s made a grand comeback at the 16th annual 'Art for Life' gala. From flapper dresses to feather-clad headdresses, there was no shortage of classic glamour.

By Dominique Hobdy Photos by Hannan · Updated October 27, 2020
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A fashionable guest attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Roble and Madisin Rian attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Tanya Brown attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Shanita Nicholas attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Carmen and von Hughes attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Wangechi Mutu attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Rushell White attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Vanessa Bronfman attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Bevy Smith attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Freddy and Ricky attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Sherry Bronfman attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Russell and Aoki Simmons attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Keija Minor and Brooke Ellis attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Phillana Williams attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Charlotte Anderson-Bedford attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Angelina Joiner attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Eriak Monroe attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Angela Simmons attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Tricia and Antoinette Clarke attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Evita Robinson attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Flaviana Matataa attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Rosemary Kokihilua attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Amy Siegal and friend attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Frances Guichard attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Gina Taylor and Datu Fasion attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Enovia Bedford attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Ariel Abdullah attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Ajani Russell attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Shalisa Chang attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Aoki and Ming Lee Simmons attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Oshun Layne attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Wendy Washington attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Alicia Marie attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Lauren Wesley-Wilson and Zoe Zeigler attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Michaela Angela Davis and friend attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Ashley Beckman attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Lena Hill and Billy Porvin attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Joyce and Harold Williams attend the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Dj Kiss attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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Alize Beal attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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DJ M.o.s. attends the annual ‘Art for Life’ Gala in New York City.

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