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November 12, 2008 |
Contact:
Krishna Stone, GMHC, 212.367.1016
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Second Annual Fashion Forward Proves a Success
for Gay Men's Health Crisis
The Fashion Industry Shows its Support by Coming Out to Celebrate
Click here to view pictures from this years Fashion Forward.
November 12, 2008, New York, NY — Fashion Forward, a fashion show hosted by Tim Gunn benefiting Gay Men's Health Crisis' ongoing effort in raising awareness around HIV and AIDS and assisting all those New York who are affected by the disease was a huge success. With close to 700 people in attendance and approximately $225,000 raised, the crowd was a mixture of GMHC's board members, New York's fashion world and charitable donors all on hand to show their support and help make a difference. A silent auction featuring items from a veritable who's who of fashion kicked off the night which lead up to the buzz-worthy fashion show featuring SS09 looks from six of today's brightest designers, including: Michael Bastian, Betsey Johnson, Ports 1961by Tia Cibani, Tim Hamilton, Charles Nolan, and John Varvatos. Skylight Studios served as the perfect backdrop for guest to drink and mix amongst the items on auction while mingling with friends, peers, and special guests.
Those in attendance included:
Alan Rappaport, President of Bank of America
Andrew Buckler, Men's Designer
Beverly Johnson, Model
Crystal Stewart, Miss USA
Derek Lam, Women's Designer
Jack Mackenroth, formerly of Project Runway
Michael Bastian, Men's Designer
Orfeh, Tony nominated actress of Legally Blonde
Stephen Burrows, Designer
Stephen Kolb, President of the CFDA
Stan Herman, Designer
Sue Stemp, Women's Designer
Suede, formerly of Project Runway
Tim Gunn, Project Runway and Tim Gunn's Guide to Style
Tim Morehouse and Jason Rogers, Olympic U.S. Silver Medalists
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Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. We provide prevention and care services to more than 15,000 men, women and families that are living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS in New York City, and advocate for scientific, evidence-based public health solutions for hundreds of thousands worldwide.
Our Mission: GMHC fights to end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected.
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