The 21 annual cinema against aids amfar gala took place May 22 at the Hotel du Cap-Eden pox on Antibes, France. According to attendee, Adrien Brody it is a Cannes Tradition. This star studded event was presented by World view entertainment, Bold films, and Bulgari. The fundraising chair Sharon stone led the night with an auction followed by fashion show. The auction yielded a record of 35 million dollars and the nights biggest prize was a colossal ” gilded Woolley mammoth the was created out of steel and glass vitrine by renowned artist Damien hurst. The prize was worth 15 million dollars and was the highest priced lot in amfar history. The auction was then followed by an all red fashion show that was curated by Carine Roitfeld. Models like Karlie Kloss, Jourdan Dunn, Jessica Hart, Karolina Kurkova, Rosie Huntington Whitely, Martina lindey, and Soo Koo Pak all strutted down the runway and auction their outfits for the cause. And let’s not forget the celebs who donned their best for the cause, Leonardo Dicaprio, Marion Cottliard, Kelly Preston, John Travolta, Aishwayra Rai, Jessica Chastain, Jane Fonda, Heidi Klum, Rosario Dawson, Bar Rafaeli, and Justin Bieber all came to raise money. The guests were entertained with musical performances by Lana del Rey, Alec Mann, and Robin Thicke. Although, there really isn’t a loser at a benefit there were some who clearly worked the red carpet better then others. Ambrosio, Rafaeli, Huntington Whitely, and Kloss shined for the models. For hollywoods brightest, Jane Fonda and Sharon stone showed off in their custom frocks while Cottliard’s dress was not memorable at all. Despite the hits and misses on the red carpet the gala was a winner overall.

 

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