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“American Idol†contestant Andrew Garcia kicked off the evening with a few songs—including a few holiday classics. Models walked the new hotel’s dramatic circular staircase in designer Saena Samadi’s sexy silk party dresses,corset tops which featured plunging necklines, sky-high hemlines corset tops and pretty details such as draping, ruching and lace. Designer Peter Phan showed dresses inspired by old-Hollywood glamour updated with edgy details. The corset on a ruffled white gown was encrusted with silver studs and spikes. A black lace dress was sheer enough to reveal the corseted structure and ruffled white crinoline. A purple satin mini featured oversized sleeves and a dramatic slashed back. The event was organized by London Moore, producer of the F.A.M.E. L.A. (Fashion Art Music Entertainment) corset tops events, and raised funds for the Cause and Affect Foundation, a Dallas-based nonprofit that raises and distributes funds to impoverished people and families around the world.—Alison A. Nieder