Sep 11, 2023

At the show, Sánchez posed with marketing executive Veronica Grazer, attorney Lydia Kives and nonprofit founder Elsa Marie Collins, whose organization This Is About Humanity honored Sánchez late last month with a gala in Los Angeles. The former journalist was recognized for her charitable efforts supporting families separated at the U.S. border. Veronica Grazer, Elsa Marie Collins, Lauren Sánchez and Lydia Kives at the Staud spring 2024 show on Sept. 10 in New York. Getty Images Speaking at the event, Sánchez credited her journalism professor for encouraging her to start a career in the field. “It took just one person who believed in me and I learned how to believe in myself. This is the essence of what This Is About Humanity is all about, just treating people with love, compassion and humanity and giving them a crucial step up,” Sánchez said. New York Fashion Week started Friday and takes place through Wednesday. Hosted by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the semiannual event sees the staging of several fashion shows, which are presented to buyers, press and the celebrity set. Designers on this year’s NYFW calendar include Tory Burch, Carolina Herrera, Gabriela Hearst, Brandon Maxwell and Michael Kors. Tags