HIV

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Emmy-winning actor Billy Porter opened up for the first time about his HIV-positive…

Can you fit into a size zero? If so, it’s your lucky day: Victoria Beckham is planning to sell 600 pieces…

Can you fit into a size zero? If so, it’s your lucky day: Victoria Beckham is planning to sell 600 pieces…

WHAT: Narciso Rodriguez (heart) Bottletop, The Candice…WHY: Adore high-end accessories but need a reason to justify the steep price tags? Consider your conundrum solved with this blush Narciso Rodriguez-designed duffle. Named after mod Candice Swanepoel (who’s also the face of the special collab), this bag was given texture from leather woven with hand painted pull tabs. Not to mention, the purchase will help fund teenage education projects, focusing on topics such as HIV, abuse, and teen pregnancy. Making the world a better place, one handbag at a time…AVAILABLE: $2,063.44, Bottletop.org…

Kiehl’s is kicking 2014 off with a partnership avec Alicia Keys on a philanthropic endeavor. They’re introducing a special edition of the 1 oz. Midnight Recovery Concentrate with 100 percent of the net profits (up to $200,000!) benefiting the charity Keep a Child Alive.

December 31st, 2015 will be a remarkable day in history, so mark your calendars. With the support of Anna Wintour, Diane von Furstenberg, and Shopbop, John Megrue is launching Bornfree, with a mission to abolish the transmission of HIV from mother-to-child by that date. Last night, a crop of designers assembled at DvF’s design studio to kick off the launch of the Bornfree collection, which will donate 100 percent of proceeds to the cause.

Last night AID FOR AIDS (AFA) International hosted its 2013 My Hero Gala to raise money for the awareness and fight against HIV and AIDS at Three Sixty on 10 Debrosses Street in Tribeca. AFA primarily works with Latin American immigrants in the USA and has six offices across Latin America. This year the event honored Peruvian artist Ernesto Pimentel and Dr. Robert Redfield, who is the co-founder and associate director of the Institute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine for their fight against the disease.

Anna Wintour Turns 64: A Look Back At Her Fashion Throughout The Years [Grazia]
Turns out American Vogue’s EIC wasn’t always in Prada and Manolos! Take a look back at her personal fashion history.

Jean Paul Gaultier Looks Back On His Chic Career With Dazed & Confused Magazine [Dazed Digital]
The designer dishes on everything from Madonna, adrogyny, and turning 60 to the Brit glossy.

Rihanna Becomes MAC’s Latest Viva Glam Spokesperson [The Telegraph]
The pop singer will be the face of the campaign, which raises funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS.

Every Gucci Loook from the LACMA Art + Film Gala 2013 [Styleite]
The Gucci sponsored gala brought out the big celebs like Kate Hudson and Salma Hayek wearing ultra glam looks from the label.

Jay-Z To Debut His First Fragrance At Barneys [The Cut]
The music mogul plans to debut his first men’s fragrance called “Gold” with his “New York Holiday” collection for the retailer.

Jason Wu knows how to lure in the beautiful people—and last night’s event at The Glass Houses in Chelsea was full of all of his gorgeous gals. Wu hosted his first fund raising dinner for the Young Friends of ACRIA (AIDS Community Research Initiative of America), a 20-year-old organization that helps raise funds for HIV health education and therapies, while getting information and aid to those affected by the disease and virus. Serving alongside Wu on the YFA (ACRIA’s youth-oriented branch) are Kate Young, Sofia Sanchez Barrenechea, Gillian Hearst Simmons, Casey Fremont Crowe, and Dana Lorenz.