WHAT:  Citizens of Humanity VIP film screening with Christy Turlington Burns and Roger Ross Williams

WHEN: Thursday May 1st, 2014, 6:30-9pm

WHERE: Soho House New York

Luxury denim label Citizens of Humanity held an intimate film screening to unveil two new film shorts directed by filmmaker and advocate Christy Turlington-Burns and Academy Award winning director Roger Ross Williams. The two films “Every Mile, Every Mother” and “Tutu: The Essence of Being Human” were followed by a Q and A with Christy and Roger, chaired by Style.com’s Katharine Zarrella.

Christy’s film focusses on The Hood To Coast marathon relay race that she completed with members of her charity “Every Mother Counts”, which aims to provide better maternal healthcare for mothers around the world. Roger’s film profiles Desmond Tutu’s role in abolishing apartheid in South Africa and includes exclusive footage of Desmond and his wife Leah on her birthday, showcasing them in an intimate family setting.

Guests including Karlie Kloss, Dree Hemingway and Colleen Atwood sipped bellinis and dined on appetizers during the event, which was held in the cinema at Soho House, New York. All guests also went home with a pair of jeans from Citizens of Humanity’s Spring collection.

WHO:
Christy Turlington Burns, filmmaker and advocate
Roger Ross Williams, Director
Karlie Kloss, Model
Dree Hemingway,  Model
Colleen Atwood, Costume Designer
Kassia Meador, former professional surfer
Jerome Dahan, CEO & Founder of Citizens of Humanity
Catherine Ryu, Women’s Creative Director of Citizens of Humanity
Amy Williams, President of Citizens of Humanity

Above: Christy Turlington Burns and Karlie Kloss

Above: Moderator Katharine Zarella of Style.com, Christy Turlington Burns and Roger Ross Williams

Above: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, Dree Hemingway and Karlie Kloss

Above: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, Christy Turlington Burns, Karlie Kloss

WHAT THEY ATE & DRANK:

Truffled arancini

Spicy Tuna + Avocado

Spring pea and mascarpone quiche

Spinach ravioli, peccerino

Veal Meatballs, tomato sauce

Eggplant, roasted red peppers, goat cheese

Bellinis and fresh juices

Above: Christy Turlington Burns

Above: Karlie Kloss

Above: Dree Hemingway

WHAT THEY TALKED ABOUT:
Christy Turlington Burns’ inclusion on the latest Time 100 list – Christy was talking about her attendance at the party this week and how inspiring the other names on the list are to her Academy Awards – both director Roger Ross Williams and costume designer Colleen Atwood have won an Oscar, and were discussing the honor of receiving such a world-famous accolade
The films – guests were humbled by the causes both Christy and Roger’s films were highlighting, and there was enthusiastic discussion on how the fashion world can support important humanitarian causes

Jeans, overalls and jumpsuits – Everyone was thrilled to receive a complimentary gift from Citizens of Humanity’s Spring collection. There was much excitement about the overalls and denim jumpsuit which have both become a huge hit and new hot trend.