dapperQ was invited to attend a private, invite only charity NYC Pride event featuring Tegan and Sara at Kiehl’s flagship store in NYC. The event took place on Thursday, June 22, 2017 and was partnership with official NYC Pride. Kiehl’s celebrated Pride Week 2017 and diversity with a $35K donation to The Tegan and Sara Foundation, The Hetrick-Martin Institute, Ali Forney Center and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
Tegan and Sara with Chris Salgardo, President, Kiehl’s USA via Twitter
Other notable guests at the event included:
· Amanda Lepore, performance artist
· Anthony Carrino, co-host, Kitchen Cousins
· Elliott Sailors, model
· Eric Rutherford, model
· Foinika Kay, influencer
· Geordon Nicol, The Misshapes
· Jack Ferver, writer/director
· Kelly Karbacz, actress, Orange Is The New Black
· Kyle Farmery, gender illusionist
· Leigh Lezark, The Misshapes
· Miss J Alexander, TV personality
· Ourfa Zinali, influencer
· Simon Huck, Keeping Up with the Kardashians
· Stephen Wallem, actor, Nurse Jackie
· Timo Weiland, fashion designer
· Valissa Yoe, DJ
· Xavier Vey, President/COO of L’Oreal Luxe
After each of the charities and non-profits were rewarded with their respective Kiehl’s donation, Tegan and Sara stayed to play a set. In such an intimate setting, we were THIS close to the action, swooning over their incredible sounds and fahsunz:
Best. Pride. EVER!
