Housing Works 12th annual Fashion For Action Benefit
- Jenna Mackin
- Oct 22, 2015
- 1 min read
"Fashion For Action" 2015
Housing Works will host its12th annual "Fashion for Action" benefit on November 19. Party Host, Bevy Smith and Honorary Chair, Zac Posen will be joined this year by PAPER Magazine’s Editorial Director Mickey Boardman and Co-Chairs, award-winning actress Patricia Clarkson and Victoria’s Secret Model, Martha Hunt. An experiential opening night party and exclusive shopping opportunity precede the two public access days. At The Rubin Museum of Art, guests can mingle with event chairs, preview the online auction, taste, sip, dance and learn first-hand about the impact Housing Works has on the spirit and life of their young clients through a very special runway show. For those looking for a shopping opportunity like no other, Housing Works’ Chelsea Thrift Shop, across the street, will be stocked with over $1 million worth of newly donated designer merchandise. Patrick Janelle @AGuyNamedPatrick, 2014 CFDA’s Fashion Instagrammer of the Year will host VIP shopping from 6 to 6:30 PM.
Proceeds from "Fashion for Action" benefit Housing Works’ Youth Outreach Programs focus on at-risk youth in underserved areas of Brooklyn where young gay, transgender and non-gender conforming people of color ages 13-29 are particularly at risk for HIV transmission. For tickets visit www.fashionforaction2015.eventbrite.com.