Designers 'Fashion For Action' Benefits Housing Works

On Thursday, November 20, fashion-forward folks will gather at the Rubin Museum of Art for "Fashion For Action," a fundraiser to benefit Housing Works.

"What could be more fabulous than an evening rubbing shoulders with superstar fashion designers Zac Posen and John Varvatos? How about mingling with host Bevy Smith of Bravo's Fashion Queens or style maker Robert Verdi? Still not enough for you?" write organizers. "Then throw in notable attendees Marc Bouwer, Christian Siriano, Lorenzo Martone, Mike Ruiz and Mathew Zink. Top it off with a swarm of top models including Chad White, Isis King, River Viiperi, Walter Savage, Brian Shimansky and Cory Bond and you've got a fashion frenzy at this year's Fashion for Action Benefit."

The best part is that it's all for an amazing cause, raising money to benefit Housing Works' Youth Outreach, which provides dedicated HIV-prevention and treatment services for young people living with HIV/AIDS or at risk of infection.

Get first dibs on over 200 brands of designer apparel, accessories and merchandise at the intimate shopping party, then dance the night away with music by MICK. Shop guilt-free with the confidence that you are getting amazing deals and supporting at-risk youth. Beef up your fall wardrobe or shop for holiday gifts at the newly remodeled Housing Works Chelsea Thrift Shop across the street from the museum.

Don't miss your chance for advanced access to 50-70 percent off Zac Posen, John Varvatos, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Brooks Brothers, Derek Lam, Diesel, Hugo Boss, In God We Trust, Jack Spade, Ted Baker, Tory Burch, Vince and many more sought-after designer brands.

Fashion for Action began in 2004 with founding chair Andre Leon Talley and the late Natasha Richardson at the helm. Past event chairs have also included Thom Browne, Patricia Clarkson, Francisco Costa, Dree Hemingway, Marc Jacobs, Natalie Joos, Derek Lam and Rachel Roy. Together with the support of the fashion and beauty community, the benefit has grown to raise $400,000 in 2013 and almost $5 million towards the fight against HIV/AIDS in New York City.

Proceeds will benefit Housing Works, a vibrant, healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Our mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through relentless advocacy, the provision of lifesaving services, and entrepreneurial businesses that sustain our efforts. Housing Works is the largest grassroots AIDS organization in the U.S., as well as the largest minority-controlled AIDS organization.

Fashion for Action will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 at at the Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th Street in New York City. For information or tickets, visit www.housingworks.org/fashionforaction/