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MercurysBall2 ago

Maria Bello partners with Judith Leiber for Haiti - https://www.questmag.com/blog/maria-bello-partners-with-judith-leiber-for-haiti/

Ann-Valerie Timothee Milfort, Maria Bello, Mary Gleason, and Eugenia Podesta

On Tuesday night, Judith Leiber’s flagship store in New York City was filled with the sounds of hip-hop and the smells of creole chicken and rice. All eyes may have been on the dazzling stars, such as Kelly Rutherford of “Gossip Girl” and designer Lucy Sykes, but it was the Haitian women working with Vital Voices who stole the show. Judith Leiber, Brand President Mary Gleason, and activist and actress Maria Bello hosted the event to unveil a limited-edition Judith Leiber design, the “Don’t Forget” pendant, the entire proceeds of which will benefit Femmes En Democratie, the Haiti-based chapter of Vital Voices Global Partnership.

..Despite the devastating reality in Haiti, spirits were kept high with the delicious Carribean flavor that permeated every detail of the night—from the delicious spicy chicken and rice and crispy crabcakes, to D.J. Sedeck Jean (Wyclef Jean’s brother), who was spinning soulful hip-hop. By the end of the night, the dance floor was packed with partygoers already wearing their newly purchased pendants. Nearly one hundred “Don’t Forget” pendants were sold, making the event a great success. The pendant is only available for a limited time but its benefits are far-reaching, so visit judithleiber.com to order yours and to find out more about how Vital Voices is empowering women in Haiti and all over the world.