Fashion Rocks
is an annual international charity fundraiser event which features fashions by the world's top designers being presented to live performances by popular music acts.
The inaugural event was held at the Royal Albert Hall on October 15, 2003. Seventeen designers presented that night, including Donatella Versace and Alexander McQueen, with Björk, Jane's Addiction, and Duran Duran being among the performers. [1] Proceeds went to the The Prince's Trust, which totalled £1-million. [2]
The second such event for the Prince's Trust was held on October 17, 2005 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo and was sponsored by Swarovski. Hosted by Jerry Hall, a dozen designers presented that night, including Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Versace and Vivienne Westwood. Musical guests included Blondie, Craig David, Amerie, Mariah Carey, Bon Jovi, Jamie Cullum and Roisin Murphy. [3]
That same year, Condé Nast held an identically-named event on September 8 at Radio City Music Hall which kicked off New York Fashion Week. [4] Among the performers that night were David Bowie, Gwen Stefani, Duran Duran, Alicia Keys, Tim McGraw, Shakira, Nelly, Billy Idol, the Arcade Fire and Destiny's Child (in their last televised appearance as a group). Proceeds from the night went to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts [5]
In 2006, Elton John hosted the event, with proceeds to go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. [6] Among the performers were Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z, Christina Aguilera, the Black Eyed Peas, and Nelly Furtado. [7]
The 2007 event featured performances from artists such as Mary J. Blige, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Santana, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Lopez. [8]
The 2008 event was hosted by Denis Leary [9] and featured Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Natasha Bedingfield, Fergie, Rihanna, Kid Rock, Keith Urban, Duffy, the Pussycat Dolls and the Black Eyed Peas. [10] Proceeds went to Stand Up To Cancer. [11]
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