Sonja Morgan oozes sex appeal at her fashion show with RHONY cast... following transphobic comments with Dorinda Medley against Yasmine Petty
She came under an intense fire earlier in the week when she and Dorinda Medley made transphobic remarks about Yasmine Petty's body during NYFW.
And while many said Bravo should throw repercussions and fire the stars from The Real Housewives of New York, Sonja Morgan appeared to be putting the drama behind her on Saturday.
The 55-year-old was spotted in New York City to present her latest fashion line at Ampia.
![Fashionista: Sonja Morgan stunned in a little black dress for her Sonja by Sonja Morgan Fashion show as part of New York Fashion Week on Saturday morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18479402-7463997-image-m-18_1568482211277.jpg)
Fashionista: Sonja Morgan stunned in a little black dress for her Sonja by Sonja Morgan Fashion show as part of New York Fashion Week on Saturday morning
Sonja opted for a black mini dress that hugged her trim physique and featured statement shoulders.
She teamed the leggy display with a pair of closed-toe heels as she fronted the fashion show.
The reality star styled her blonde hair out and into a loose wave for the event.
![Stunner: The reality star styled her blonde hair out and into a loose wave for the event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18479404-7463997-image-m-17_1568482201077.jpg)
Stunner: The reality star styled her blonde hair out and into a loose wave for the event
![Takes a village! Sonja showed the behind the scenes of her hair and makeup coming together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18480354-7463997-Takes_a_village_Sonja_showed_the_behind_the_scenes_of_her_hair_a-a-34_1568483158807.jpg)
Takes a village! Sonja showed the behind the scenes of her hair and makeup coming together
![Busting out: Fellow Real Housewives star, Ramona Singer was also in attendance to support her friend. Ramona opted for a satin form-fitting dress that ensured all attention was on her ample cleavage](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18479412-7463997-Busting_out_Fellow_Real_Housewives_star_Ramona_Singer_was_also_i-a-33_1568483158648.jpg)
Busting out: Fellow Real Housewives star, Ramona Singer was also in attendance to support her friend. Ramona opted for a satin form-fitting dress that ensured all attention was on her ample cleavage
Sonja's glam was kept dewy with dramatic lashes and a pop of color on her lips.
Fellow Real Housewives star Ramona Singer was also in attendance to support her longtime friend.
Ramona opted for a satin floral form-fitting dress that ensured all attention was on her ample cleavage.
She added a pair of strappy heels and carried a white Chanel purse in her hand.
![Angelic: Tinsley Mortimer was also in attendance, rocking a sheer white lace number. The blonde beauty sported a nude slip underneath to keep her modest and styled her tresses into a half-up, half-down updo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18479414-7463997-Angelic_Tinsley_Mortimer_was_also_in_attendance_rocking_a_sheer_-a-35_1568483158869.jpg)
Angelic: Tinsley Mortimer was also in attendance, rocking a sheer white lace number. The blonde beauty sported a nude slip underneath to keep her modest and styled her tresses into a half-up, half-down updo
Tinsley Mortimer was also in attendance, rocking a sheer white lace number.
The blonde beauty sported a nude slip underneath to keep her modest and styled her tresses into a half-up, half-down updo.
Dorinda Medley also came in hot, wearing a gold embellished power jacket underneath a top of the same color.
Her appearance comes after fans branded her and Sonja for being 'disgusting' and 'transphobic' earlier in the week.
![She means business: Dorinda Medley also came in hot, wearing a gold embellished power jacket underneath a top of the same color](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18479418-7463997-She_means_business_Dorinda_Medley_also_came_in_hot_wearing_a_gol-a-36_1568483158941.jpg)
She means business: Dorinda Medley also came in hot, wearing a gold embellished power jacket underneath a top of the same color
![Supportive: Actress Carol Alt also showed her support as she posed in front of the media wall ahead of the show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18479410-7463997-Supportive_Actress_Carol_Alt_also_showed_her_support_as_she_pose-a-37_1568483158958.jpg)
Supportive: Actress Carol Alt also showed her support as she posed in front of the media wall ahead of the show
Taking to social media, Dorinda shared a video of a transgender model, Yasmine Petty, walking down the Garo Sparo show runway at NYFW.
In the background, the pair were heard remaking on whether Yasmine was a guy.
In an interview with Page Six after the show, Yasmine, 31, revealed that she heard Dorinda and Sonja making their comments as she walked down the runway, noting that she found their behavior 'disheartening and disappointing'.
'I was really excited to do the fashion show for Garo Sparo for New York Fashion Week because he was using models of diversity,' she said.
![The team! Sonja was spotted posing with models backstage at her show on Saturday morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18479408-7463997-The_team_Sonja_was_spotted_posing_with_models_backstage_at_her_s-a-38_1568483159052.jpg)
The team! Sonja was spotted posing with models backstage at her show on Saturday morning
'And I knew they were filming the [Real] Housewives of New York and I knew they were front row and literally, as I was walking down the runway, I heard them making these statements.
'It’s pretty disheartening and disappointing, especially this day in age and being in New York City.'
Yasmine went on to note that 'people can't choose their sexual orientation', but that people can choose 'not to be rude and cruel'.
In a statement made to DailyMail.com, a spokesperson for Sonja said: 'Sonja has been one of the strongest and longest term supporters of the LGBTQ+ community even before RHONY in the ‘80s.
![Not great: Sonja and Dorinda were branded as 'disgusting' and 'transphobic' earlier in the week for making rude remarks at a fashion show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18480430-7463997-Not_great_Sonja_and_Dorinda_were_branded_as_disgusting_and_trans-a-39_1568483159094.jpg)
Not great: Sonja and Dorinda were branded as 'disgusting' and 'transphobic' earlier in the week for making rude remarks at a fashion show
![Not nice: Taking to social media, Dorinda shared a video of a transgender model, Yasmine Petty, walking down the Garo Sparo show runway at NYFW. In the background, the pair were heard remaking on whether Yasmine was a guy](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18480434-7463997-Not_nice_Taking_to_social_media_Dorinda_shared_a_video_of_a_tran-a-40_1568483159103.jpg)
Not nice: Taking to social media, Dorinda shared a video of a transgender model, Yasmine Petty, walking down the Garo Sparo show runway at NYFW. In the background, the pair were heard remaking on whether Yasmine was a guy
'Anyone who knows Sonja knows she loves to joke around and would never say anything against the LGBTQ+. Sonja has always considered herself a member of the community. If anything she was probably being complimentary of the model's figure regardless of their gender!
'In fact her fashion show on September 13 is all inclusive as well. Sonja will continue to support the LGBTQ+ community as she always has and wishes Garo nothing but the best in his career and is happy to lend her support as a fellow designer.'
Sonja and Dorinda also issued a joint apology in the wake of the controversy, telling Page Six: 'We have a history as long-standing supporters of the LGBTQ community in many ways and apologize for our offensive comments at the fashion show.'
Interestingly, in another clip from the Garo Sparo show that was posted to Sonja's Instagram Stories, one of the women can be heard remarking: 'I love how diverse this show is.'
The ladies have shown very public support for the LGBTQ community in the past, with both Dorinda and Sonja attending New York's Pride Parade in June, alongside several other cast members from the Real Housewives franchise - and Andy.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Bravo for additional comment.
![She heard: In an interview with Page Six after the show, Yasmine, 31, revealed that she heard Dorinda and Sonja making their comments as she walked down the runway, noting that she found their behavior 'disheartening and disappointing'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/14/18/18480428-7463997-She_heard_In_an_interview_with_Page_Six_after_the_show_Yasmine_3-a-41_1568483159109.jpg)
She heard: In an interview with Page Six after the show, Yasmine, 31, revealed that she heard Dorinda and Sonja making their comments as she walked down the runway, noting that she found their behavior 'disheartening and disappointing'
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