What: Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) will host Fashion Forward on Monday, November 10th from 7 – 10PM. The much anticipated event, held at Skylight Studios, will feature six of New York’s best-loved designers including Ports 1961 by Tia Cibani, Michael Bastian, Tim Hamilton, Betsey Johnson, Charles Nolan, and John Varvatos. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and close with a runway show previewing the designers’ Spring/Summer 2009 offerings. There will also be a live and silent auction featuring designer shopping sprees, men’s outerwear, design hotel stays, and more. Tim Gunn of Project Runway will reprise his role as master of ceremonies. Tickets for the event can be purchased online here or by calling 212.367.1557.
Why: From its earliest days, the fashion community has been on the front lines in the fight against HIV and AIDS, using its creativity and passion to raise public awareness and galvanizing fundraising efforts to support life saving services. Launched in fall 2007, Fashion Forward is a high-profile event within this vibrant community created to salute the fashion industry’s longstanding commitment to the cause while continuously working toward increased awareness of the HIV and AIDS crisis.
Who: Special guest host Tim Gunn, Andrew Buckler, Bethann Hardison, Betsey Johnson, Derek Lam, Italo Zucchelli, John Bartlett, Michael Kors, Stan Herman, CFDA President Steven Kolb, and Sue Stemp. Designers presenting their collections include: Ports 1961 by Tia Cibani, Michael Bastian, Betsey Johnson, Charles Nolan, and John Varvatos.
When: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:00 – 9:30/10PM
Where: Skylight Studios, 275 Hudson Street (between Spring and Canal), NYC
Ticket Prices: (Purchase tickets here)
General Admission: $100.00
Reserved Seating: $250.00
VIP Front Row Seating: $500.00
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