Summary: DIFFA/Dallas celebrated inclusivity and fashion at the House of DIFFA Gala

The original 'Queer Eye' hosts Hai Rodriguez and Carson Kressley at the House of Diffa Extravaganza Gala. (Photo courtesy of Joseph Brewster)

On May 7, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA/Dallas) concluded its season with its signature gala, House of DIFFA: EXTRAVAGANZA. The gala was held at the Omni Dallas Hotel and featured a selection of unique tailored jackets by world-renowned designers Veronica Beard, Badgley Mischka, Uncommon Man, Alberta Ferretti, Andre Yavin, Dsquared2, Lucchese, and Emilio Pucci. it was done. , Alexander McQueen, etc.

The program began with a runway walk from Style Council Ambassadors and DIFFA Legends, followed by speeches from House DIFFA Co-Chairs Clint Bradley, Justin Bundyk, Brittany Buchanan-Olenichak, Jim DiMarino, DIFFA/Dallas Current Chair David White and DIFFA/ was held. Dallas Chairman Emeritus Tim Garippa;

“House of DIFFA: EXTRAVAGANZA pays homage to what the organization stands for: family. House of DIFFA stands for eccentricity, inclusivity, and the fight against prejudice. But above all, House of DIFFA stands for eccentricity, inclusivity, and the fight against prejudice. “DIFFA unites communities for one common purpose: ending the HIV epidemic. Welcome to our home,” Olenichuk said at the event.

(Photo courtesy of Joseph Brewster)

The winners are Rob Bradford (Impact in Fashion Award), Morris Dental Clinic (Health Award), George Cameron Nash (Excellence in Design Award) and Michael Bauer (Legacy of Love) Award), Tim Leduc (Donna Fishel Community Hero Award), and Joyce and Kenny Goss (Legends in the Fight Against AIDS).

After the award ceremony, the original queer eye Hosts Carson Kressley and Hai Rodriguez welcomed patrons to the show.Dashawn Wesley, host of HBO Max original series legendarybecame popular with his troupe of dancers.

Guests were then given the opportunity to donate during DIFFA/Dallas' Fund-A-Grant campaign. The program concluded with the Southwest Funding Live Auction hosted by comedian and renowned auctioneer Dana Goldberg.

“The House of Diffa Extravaganza was postponed by two years, but thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and benefactors, Diffa/Dallas has granted more than $600,000 to AIDS organizations in North Texas throughout the pandemic. “We were able to do so,” the Defa/Dallas board said. Chairman David White said in a press release. “Now that House of Diffa is back and bigger than ever, we are thrilled to exceed our grant goal to provide direct care to AIDS organizations in North Texas this season. I'm happy.”

The runway show featured fashion from Neiman Marcus, Forty Five Ten, and Traffic LA, as well as performances including a dance performance by Gwendolyn Murphy. rupaul's drag race Performances by Star Elliott and the Two T's and LEXXE.

The House of DIFFA after party featured music by DJ Lucy Wrubel and a live performance by SHAB.

The event was sold out with over 1,400 participants.