Bank of America presents GMHC's Fashion Forward 2011 Featuring Top Designer Looks

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Bank of America presents GMHC's Fashion Forward 2011 featuring top designer looks from Chris Benz, Thom Browne, Jean Paul Gaultier,
Marlon Gobel, Sally LaPointe, Zang Toi, Timo Weiland, VPL

WHO:

Hosts:  Tracee Ellis Ross & Brad Goreski
Honoree:  Julie Macklowe
Designers:  Joseph Altuzarra, Thom Browne, Carlos Campos, Alan Eckstein of Timo Weiland, Luis Fernandez of NUMBER: Lab, Kai Kuhne, Marlon Gobel, Sally LaPointe, Jack Mackenroth, Zang Toi
Event Chairs:  Phillipe & David Blond, Peter Davis, Mike Ruiz, Cameron Silver
Models:  Andrej Pejic, Jenny Shimizu, Chrissy Teigen
Guests:  Kyle Anderson, Jeff Barker (New York President of Bank of America), Bryanboy, Mickey Boardman, Dr. Marjorie Hill (CEO of GMHC),  Eli Lieb, Leila Lopes (Miss Universe 2011), Michael Lucas, Rich Tong of Tumblr
Sponsored by:  Bank of America, Delta, ABC-7, The Eventi Hotel

WHAT:

Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC), the nation's oldest HIV/AIDS prevention, advocacy and care services provider, hosted their fifth annual event Fashion Forward that featured a runway show with men's and women's looks from various designer collections. There was also a luxury silent and live auction emceed by Tracee Ellis Ross and Brad Goreski featuring vacation packages to France, Brazil and Sweden, Bulgari watches, Apple iPad 2 Style Experience, Kymco Vespa, Fire Island Pines summer package, AIX Armani Exchange fashion, Robert Marc eyewear and more.

WHEN:

Thursday, November 17, 2011

• 7:00 PM Cocktail Reception & Luxury Silent and Live Auction
• 9:00 PM Runway Fashion Show

WHERE:

Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, NYC

**PHOTOS AVAILABLE COURTESY OF BFA
 
**VIDEO COURTESY OF FORD MODELS

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About GMHC: 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 men, women and families that are living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS in New York City.  We advocate for scientific, evidence-based public health solutions for hundreds of thousands worldwide.
 
About Bank of America: At Bank of America, we value our differences - in thought, style, sexual orientation, gender identity, culture, ethnicity and experience - understanding that diversity and inclusion are good for business and make our company stronger. Our diversity provides new ideas and a variety of perspectives, which promote ingenuity. We embrace the power of our people to deliver for our customers, shareholders and communities. Encouraging a diverse, inclusive workplace gives us the business advantage of understanding and meeting the needs of our diverse customers, clients and communities. Our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion four areas of focus: recruiting and retaining diverse talent, maintaining relationships with diverse suppliers, offering products and services to meet the diverse needs of our customers, and philanthropy supporting underserved communities. Bank of America is proud to be a leader in supporting diversity and has been widely recognized for its progressive workplace practices and initiatives that promote inclusion. For more information, please visit www.bankofamerica.com.