Manhattan Offender

Amanda Lepore leaves me speechless.

Last night's DIFFA fundraiser at Jeffrey celebrated the amazing Amanda LePore dolls as designed by Jason Wu.  The crowd was wowed by tray upon tray of Godiva chocolates and glass upon glass of Veuve Clicquot.  From the stylings of Kenny Kenny working the door to such luminaries as Patrick MacDonald, Miss Understood, Richie Rich, Mickey Boardman, Rosemary Ponzo, Zach Augustine, and so many many more the event was a feast for the eyes. 

Any writing will not do the event justice, but the Offender-cam
is up to the job.  After the jump, click the pictures and feel like you are there.

Amanda Lepore is a sell-out

The initial run of Amanda Lepore dolls  by designer Jason Wu have sold out after having been available at Jeffrey less than two days.  Rumor has it that more dolls will be produced for the DIFFA fundraiser.  (For which party pictures will be posted April 11.)  Among those that wanted dolls, but couldn't get them, are Pamela Anderson, Hugh Hefner, and Mister and Mister Elton John.  Maybe if enough people ask
more will be produced so that people (like me) can  obtain their own Amanda Lepore.

Even if the doll is unattainable there is another way that Amanda may find a way into our homes soon.  In the latest step toward having her own television show la Lepore has signed with Classic Entertainment Group  (of Gastineau Girls and others) to create a reality show, tentatively titled Amanda Cross Country.

Make room on your shelf for Amanda LePore

From the figurative to the literal:  Amanda LePore is a doll, actually a line of dolls.  Instead of plying her with promises and cash to get her through your door, you can just buy her and take her home. 

Although some are snarky or rude when they mention Amanda, we've been around her for years (has it really been over a decade?) and found her to be funny, self-effacing, and beautiful.  Where some artists may use canvas or clay, Amanda has allowed art to subsume her, becoming a piece of living, breathing art.

The dolls will go on sale April 11, exclusively at Jeffrey.  Proceeds will benefit DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS).

Until then let Amanda sing for you (and pose after the jump):