Ballroom Marfa Heads North With Its New York Gala
Vogue
Edward Barsamian
Last night in West Chelsea, the artists came alive. And it was all to celebrate Ballroom Marfa, the nonprofit whose mission is to fund visual arts with a cultural impact. Yesterday evening's honorees, Transparent creator Jill Soloway and the Talking Heads's David Byrne, were joined by a chic crew including Andrés and Lauren Santo Domingo, Alessandra and Jon Neidich, and Yvonne Force Villareal and Leo Villareal. Other guests got into the spirit through their dress: The theme of the evening, desert Bohemian, proved to be a tad more glamorous thanks to the evening's sponsor, Roberto Cavalli. Kate Young was fresh in florals, Edie Parker's Brett Heyman was also blossoming in a micro-bud motif with an athletic twist, but it was Becca Cason Thrash who stole the show in a mash-up of animal print, denim, and feathers. After a live auction presided by Sara Friedlander from Christie's raised more than $300,000, it was time for everyone to celebrate and enjoy the festivities.