amfAR to HONOR MILEY CYRUS AND ANDY COHEN AT SIXTH ANNUAL INSPIRATION GALA NEW YORK

Hosted by Anderson Cooper

Presented by
Harry Winston and M·A·C VIVA Glam

New York, NY, June 1, 2015 — On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, amfAR will hold its sixth annual Inspiration Gala New York at Spring Studios, honoring Miley Cyrus and Andy Cohen for their longtime support towards the fight against AIDS. Hosted by Anderson Cooper, the black-tie gala will also feature an auction of exquisite items, a sensational menswear runway show, and unforgettable live entertainment. The theme of this year’s fashion show and auction is “Street Art/Street Fashion”.

Cyrus has continued to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS through her support of amfAR, the M·A·C AIDS Fund, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. She is currently the spokesperson for M·A·C Cosmetics’ VIVA GLAM campaign, where every cent of the lip products go towards the M·A·C AIDS Fund helping people globally affected by the disease. This year, Miley is focusing her efforts with the M·A·C AIDS Fund on raising awareness and ending the HIV/AIDS stigma, particularly around marginalized youth. Since its inception, the M·A·C AIDS Fund has raised more than $380 million dollars. Miley recently launched her Happy Hippie Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to rallying young people to fight the injustices faced by homeless youth, LGBT youth, and other vulnerable populations.

Cohen, host of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live,” has been a supporter of amfAR for over ten years. He has chaired multiple amfAR events, previously hosted the Inspiration Gala Los Angeles in 2011, and led the planning of honoring the family of beloved amfAR Trustee Natasha Richardson at last year’s New York Gala for continuing her legacy in the fight against AIDS.

Alexander Wang, R. Martin Chavez and Adam Norbury will serve as Honorary Chairs. Event Chairs include David C. Bohnett, Ed Chase, Jim Clerkin, John Demsey, Curtis Forsythe, Nayla Hayek, and Vin Roberti. Ellen Barkin, Klaus Biesenbach, Bruce Bozzi and Bryan Lourd, Tom Ford, Kathy Griffin, Dakota Johnson, Liam Neeson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole are members of the Host Committee.

Harry Winston and M·A·C VIVA Glam are the Presenting Sponsors. Moët Hennessy is the Official Champagne, Wine, and Spirits Partner. Microsoft is the Official Technology Partner. The Points Guy is the Silver Sponsor. Spring Studios is the Gold Sponsor. FIJI Water is the Water Sponsor. Delta is the Official Airline of amfAR.

The amfAR Inspiration series, produced by Josh Wood Productions, celebrates all aspects of men’s style and revolves around a new design theme each year. This year, the world’s top menswear designers will offer looks for the street-inspired runway show.

Participating designers include Acne Studios, Alexander McQueen, Baja East, Belstaff, Calvin Klein Collection, CoSTUME NATIONAL, Christopher Kane, Diesel Black Gold, Dior Homme, DKNY, Dries Van Noten , Hood By Air, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jil Sander, J.W. Anderson, Kenneth Cole, Lanvin, Lucio Castro, Marc Jacobs, Marcelo Burlon | County of Milan, Michael Kors, Moschino, Neil Barrett, Off-White, Raf Simons, Ralph Lauren, Robert Geller, Rodrigo Otazu, Thom Browne, Tom Coppens, Todd Snyder, Tom Ford, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf, Vivienne Westwood, and Y-3.

The runway looks will be styled by Nicolas Bru. Makeup will be provided by M·A·C Cosmetics, and hair styling will be provided by Rodney Cutler for Hairdressers Against AIDS. Runway Production and Casting will be provided by Trew Productions, and Show Design will be provided by Stefan Beckman.

The Inspiration series was launched in 2010 to celebrate men’s fashion and style while raising funds for amfAR’s life-saving AIDS research programs, and it continues to attract the most prominent and influential members of the entertainment, fashion, and business communities. Last year’s event honoring HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Calvin Klein Collection, and HBO raised more than $1.2 million, and to date the Inspiration series has raised more than $20 million to benefit amfAR.

Past Inspiration New York honorees and participants include Matt Bomer, Jennifer Lopez, Fergie, Heidi Klum, Kenneth Cole, James Franco, Uma Thurman, Alan Cumming, Michael Kors, Ricky Martin, Valentino, and Jean Paul Gaultier. Inspiration New York galas have also featured stunning performances by renown artists such as New Order, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jennifer Hudson, Liza Minneli, Courtney Love, Scissor Sisters, and Cyndi Lauper.

About amfAR:
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested $415 million in its programs and has awarded more than 3,300 grants to research teams worldwide.

About Harry Winston, Inc.:
Founded in New York City in 1932, The House of Harry Winston continues to set the standard for the ultimate in fine jewelry and high-end watch making. From the acquisition of some of the world’s most famous gemstones, including the Jonker, Hope and Winston Legacy Diamonds, to adorning Hollywood’s leading ladies on the red carpet, for over eight decades, Harry Winston has been a symbol of the best there is. Headquartered in New York, the company operates retail salons worldwide, in locations including: New York, Beverly Hills, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

About Harry Winston’s Partnership with amfAR:
In January 2015, Harry Winston, Inc., announced a groundbreaking new partnership with amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, that represents the single largest corporate partnership in the Foundation’s history. Through a wide range of contributions including direct financial support and in-kind donations, Harry Winston will help advance amfAR’s efforts to end the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research.

Harry Winston is the first company to serve as the presenting sponsor for the organization’s 27 gala events taking place across the globe over the next three years. These events are vital to raising more than half of amfAR’s general operating support, enabling the organization to invest wisely in pioneering research and programs. The company will also become a leading supporter of amfAR’s Countdown to a Cure initiative, which is aimed at developing the scientific basis for a cure for HIV/AIDS by 2020.

About M·A·C Cosmetics:
M·A·C (Make-up Art Cosmetics), a leading brand of professional cosmetics, was created in Toronto, Canada in 1984 and is part of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. The company’s popularity has grown through a tradition of word-of-mouth endorsement from makeup artists, models, photographers and journalists around the world. M·A·C is now sold in 105 countries/territories worldwide. Follow M·A·C and M·A·C Senior Artists on Twitter @MACcosmetics (twitter.com/maccosmetics and a list of the Senior Artists can be found here twitter.com/MACcosmetics/mac-senior-artists/members), become a M·A·C fan on Facebook (facebook.com/maccosmetics), follow M·A·C on Instagram (instagram.com/maccosmetics), watch M·A·C videos on YouTube (youtube.com/maccosmetics). For a M·A·C location visit maccosmetics.com.

amfAR to HONOR MILEY CYRUS AND ANDY COHEN AT SIXTH ANNUAL INSPIRATION GALA NEW YORK

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