David And Iman Attend 6th Annual Black Ball

For my child and your child too…

David Bowie and Iman are pictured above at the Hammerstein Ballroom during Keep A Child Alive‘s 6th Annual Black Ball hosted by Alicia Keys and Padma Lakshmi on October 15, 2009 in New York City.

The do was populated by many a recognisable visage, including this bunch: Gabriel Aubry, Swizz Beatz, Tyson Beckford, Halle Berry, Mary J. Blige, Sir Richard Branson, Nick Cannon, Stephen Dorff, Estelle, Adrian Grenier, Tommy Hilfiger, Rachel Hunter, Samuel L Jackson, Gayle King, Queen Latifa, Spike Lee, Roland Martin, Londell McMillan, Dee Ocleppo, Tyler Perry, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Erica Reid, Deborah Roberts, Al Roker, Robin Thicke, Usher and Kerry Washington.

Aside from Alicia Keys, the musical guests for the evening were the African Children’s Choir, Chris Martin of Coldplay, John Mayer and Youssou N’Dour all of whom performed with Alicia as well as doing their own thing.

Iman’s dress for the evening was created by Thai-American designer, Thakoon Panichgul. Bowie was comfortable in his favoured Aquascutum shirt and suit with Yves Saint Laurent pocket handkerchief and boots by Dior.

Chris Martin wore an approximate version of The Thin White Duke, circa The 1976 World Tour…an outfit you can see for yourself on the WireImage.com the WireImage.com Keep A Child Alive’s 6th Annual Black Ball page .

As ever, thanx to Kevin Mazur and WireImage.com for the use of exclusive pictures.