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Fine Art Meets Fine Fashion What: For the Sake of Art Wearable Art Gala. Where: University Museum at Texas Southern University. Who: TSU president Dr. John Rudley; chairs Cheryl and Peter Thornton; honorary chairs Drucie Chase and Hazel Biggers; discerning judges Cesar Galindo, Lora Clemmons, and Elizabeth Anyaa. PC Moment: Art collectors and fashion lovers coalesced to watch 14 emerging designers display creations inspired by the museum's collection of African-American art. Linda Morgan Soders snagged top prize in the competition. Guests bid on contemporary art in the silent auction to benefit the museum's newly minted endowment trust. Clare Legg EARLIE HUDNALL JR., JOSEPH MCKINNEY, JAY MARROQUIN Essence Barry Lora Clemmons E'Lexus Thompson Linda Morgan Soders Bonita Cutliff, Andrea Bonner Chair Cheryl Thornton Honorary chair Hazel Biggers Melanie Lawson, Toni Whitaker Alvia Wardlaw woven, together. view the collections at madisonlily.com