The theme of the 8th Annual New Yorkers For Children Spring Dinner Dance at the Mandarin Oriental was 'A Fool's Fete' — but there was nothing remotely foolish about the assembled fashions.

Selita Ebanks is fabulous in retro-perfect flame.


Speaking of Old-school glam: Crystal Renn!

Few could pull off this intricate shape; Karolina Kurkova does more than that.

Rachel Roy, as usual, keeps it fresh with brights.

Arlenis Sosa keep it sweetly simple and vaguely 70s.

Kerry Washington adds an unexpected shoe to her graphic modernity (as a Craigslist realtor might say): do you think it pops, or distracts?

Rose McGowan channels Belle Watling with her gold rush.

Hilary Rhoda keeps her color neutral, and adds drama with cut.

Tinsley Mortimer lives out some suppressed 5-year-old's dream.


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