Fashion royalty came out to support the 11th Annual New York Fundraiser of Jeffery Fashion Cares. Transforming the 69th Regiment Armory into a fashion oasis the night was hosted by Anna Chlumsky. The annual fundraiser benefits organizations throughout the city and country that help members of the LGBT community. This year’s beneficiaries included The Hetrick-Martin Institute, Lambda Legal, ACRIA and The Point Foundation. Jeffery Fashion Cares 2014 raised over $660,000.
The night started with the red carpet arrivals of Anna Wintour, designer Dennis Basso, Steve Madden, and E!’s Jay Manuel among numerous models. Sipping cocktails and participating in a silent auction, guests were all anticipating the iconic runway show. Some of the items up for auction included a vacation in Saint Lucia, passes to Paris Fashion Week and exclusive designer products.
Steve Madden presented the annual Jeffery Fashion Cares Community Leadership Award to LGBT activist Rob Smith.
“Jeffrey Fashion Cares NY is committed to supporting organizations that fight discrimination, support LGBT youth and provide life-saving services for those living with HIV/AIDS by raising funds and ensuring the highest possible percentage goes directly to the beneficiaries,” said founder Jeffrey Kalinsky.
Throughout the numerous years of Jeffery Fashion Cares, the event has raised over $11 million dollars to support LGBT initiatives.
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