Some big names in fashion are coming together for a one-of-a-kind runway event to benefit COVID-19 relief
.founder Carine Roitfeld announced today the CR Runway global event "Fashion Unites," a 30-minute a special in partnership with amfAR, the HIV/AIDS nonprofit that has shifted to create a fund to raise money for relief efforts and scientific research amid the global pandemic., the event will stream worldwide YouTube on May 1 .
Created by Roitfeld and directed by Fabien Constant, the special will include appearances by Kim Kardashian West, Karlie Kloss, Ashley Graham, Hailey Bieber, Adriana Lima, Diane von Fürstenberg, Halima Aden, Virgil Abloh, Karolina Kurkova, Alexander Wang, Joan Smalls, Amber Valletta, Winnie Harlow, Irina Shayk, Karen Elson, Jasmine Sanders, Alessandra Ambrosio, Heron Preston, Carolyn Murphy and others.
“Embracing fashion as the creative expression through which to support the health and safety of our global communities, we hope this show can offer a small moment of hope, inspiration and uplifting connection for those who are doing their part to self-isolate. A modest contribution as our world unites to collectively weather the storm of this pandemic together,” said Roitfeld in a statement announcing the news.
The "Fashion Unites" creative team includes casting by Piergiorgio Del Moro, music supervision by Michel Gaubert, hairstyling direction by hairstylist Sam McKnight, makeup direction for each model by Tom Pecheux, nail direction by Mei Kawajiri, choreography by Stephen Galloway, creative consulting by CR Studio and produced by Andrew Boose and his AAB Prods.
To help fight the pandemic, amfAR created the amfAR Fund Against COVID-19, a global initiative to assist in providing the organization's resources and top infectious disease experts to support treatments and aid in the search for a vaccine. Roitfeld, CR and participating creatives have made personal donations to the initiative.
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