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There's something to be said for consistency, and GMHC's annual Fashion Forward*** has it! Is it possible to get BIGGER and BETTER every year? Well apparently it is. Fashion Forward 2009 this year took place at Chelsea's Metropolitan Pavilion, and while not a new venue to most of the attendees, what the Tim Gunn hosted event had to offer was nothing short of spectacular. This year, the Bank of America sponsored event, featured top designer looks from Saks Fifth Avenue's 2009 Resort Collections. However, before the runway show began, the generously timed cocktail reception provided a grandeur worthy of mention. Attendees enjoyed a myriad of gourmet delights with fresh lobster croquettes being particularly enticing, alongside a tremendous cocktail selection.
Luxurious auction items were to be had as part of both live and silent auctions. Silent auction items such as a complete wardrobe from design house Ports 1961, or a once in a lifetime opportunity like lunch for two with Tim Gunn (to talk fashion, celebrities and all things fashion) lined the reception area. Standout live auction items included: Copenhagen Dreaming--valued at $6,000, South American Exploration-valued at $15,000 and a Grand Prize of attending Paris Fashion Week--priceless.
We spoke with Designer and former Project Runway alum Jack Mackenroth in regards to his ties to GMHC for the evening -- "I used the resources of GMHC for twenty something years-- when I first moved to New York I was super poor and I used their legal services, and their advocacy services, so I'll do anything to support them...they saved my life."
The red carpet dazzled with fashion, entertainment, and corporate darlings including, America's Next Top Model Judge J Alexander, Queen of All Media Wendy Williams, and of course Project Runway Host Tim Gunn, GMHC CEO Dr. Marjorie Hill, and Bank of America's NYC President Jeff Barker.
The piet de resistance of course was the runway show featuring Resort 2009 collections from the likes of Burberry, Diesel, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Michael Kors, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Rag & Bone, Vince and more.
Another magical year... another MAGICAL evening.
***-launched in Fall 2007, Fashion Forward is a high-profile event created to salute the fashion industry's long standing commitment to the cause while continuously working toward increased awareness of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
*photos by The Quest for "it"
Christian McKenzie is an Editor, Journalist and Film Producer based in New York and London. She has worked with IMG Fashion, Future Proof Productions, Acolyte Films, and Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation. For more information, visit ChristianMcKenzie.com
A life-long New Yorker currently residing in Maine, Richard has employed his writing and artistic talents in a wide variety of professions and projects. He presently does music promotion for underground artists, is a tireless community activist/organizer who has worked on several high-profile political and civil rights campaigns, and is also himself a musician who has performed in numerous bands, done some studio session work, and currently makes instructional guitar and bass playing videos.
George T. Wilson aka Georgeo is the owner of a small boutique PR agency Mangeo Public Relations Group which caters to a select group of clientele who are a brand or on thier way to becoming one. He has been involved in the entertainment field for a number of years and first got his start in the industry as a dancer/ choreographer of his own production company. With his passion for life he is inspired to greatness by walking in his destiny without apology .
New York based Lifestyle Consultant Peggie Walker is on a quest! As Executive Editor of this very blog (The Quest for "it") Peggie has recently re-ignited her longtime passions in the areas of inter-generational beauty, fashion, lifestyle and culture. Look for articles that reflect her quest as well as that of others. Some things borrowed, some things new some things old....here's wishing ALL your dreams come true.
The Quest for "it "welcomes our first official Guest Blogger on film, Sharon Abella. Sharon is a true girl about town reporting on Film premieres from the red carpet to the after parties. Coverage for 2007 includes: The Kite Runner, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street etc.
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