VMAN celebrated the launch of VMAN18: A Scandinavian Summer Tuesday night deep in the Hudson Hotel's new subterranean club Good Units. Hair stylist Amy Farid was on hand, preparing the models for the big bash, explains the theme of the show: ".... it's about transformations, black to white, mother to daughter, young to old every [model] is paired with their opposite, and as they walk through the runway they become a new person" As one model dissapears behind a curtain in the middle of the UShaped runway another model, their "twin," emerges to finish it out. The result was as Amy puts it "Fantastical , we wanted to go there with hair and makeup to show a difference, a transformation before your eyes" [caption id="attachment_1006" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Amy Farid hard at work"]
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In an effort to support relief for Haiti, Heart Art Productions is hosting an auction featuring artwork donated by Christopher and Sarah. The event runs through June 17th with proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders. For more information visit BenefitEvents.com
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The Humane Society of New York hosted their 3rd annual photography auction. Both Christopher Micaud and Sarah Silver donated prints for this wonderful cause.
Photographer Christopher Micaud shoots Macy's beauty advertisements which appeared in the April and May issues of Allure Magazine. Micaud's images highlight Macy's expertise in the skincare and makeup industry.
Photographer Greg Sorensen shot swimwear company Violet Lake's campaign Now You Can Choose How You Wear Your Bikini. The new company founded by Ursula Lake was shot in Jalisco, Mexico with model Pania Rose. Check it out on Daily Candy
Photographer Greg Sorensen shot Nataliya Piro for Prints Charming in Lush Magazine?s spring 2010 issue. Editor Christina Saratsis worked with Sorensen to highlight the bold, colorful prints on fashions from Matthew Williamson, BCBG, Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Wunderkind, and Roberto Cavalli.
Makeup artist Suzy Gerstein is mentioned in Vogue's online article, Who's Seeing Who for Makeup, Hair, and Beyond. Amanda Brooks is quoted saying that she "swears by Suzy Gerstein" for makeup. 
Photographer Greg Sorensen shoots for Verrier's Fall / Winter 2010 look book. The designer's inspiration was impressionist painters who illustrated grand dames of the 19th century.
Photographer Sarah Silver will be the special guest at the Big Ed "Print Swap Day' sponsored by BronImaging Group. This event is geared towards aspiring photographers to swap their work and make new connections. Silver will be on-site to mentor and give portfolio reviews. 
On May 18th legendary artist, Cindy Sherman, will be chairing a benefit for the Stephen Petronio Dance Company at Milk Studios. Sarah Silver?s work will be auctioned alongside images by famed artists such as Annie Leibovitz, Herb Ritz and Andy Warhol. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by emailing auction@stephenpetronio.com.