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Fashion Rocksis an annual international charityfundraiserevent, which features fashions by the world's top designers presented as live performances by popular music acts.

Fashion Rocks Worldwide is the owner of the intellectual property rights to the Fashion Rocks brand[1]and grants licenses for these live events globally.[2]Fashion Rocks Worldwide also operates a content and cross-border marketplace at www.fashionrocks.com.

History[edit]

2003 to 2006[edit]

The inaugural Fashion Rocks event was held at theRoyal Albert Hallon October 15, 2003. Seventeen designers presented that night, includingDonatella VersaceandAlexander McQueen,withBjörk,Jane's Addiction,Beyoncé,Robbie Williams,Grace Jones,Milla Jovovich,BlueandDuran Duranbeing among the performers.[3]Proceeds went toThe Prince's Trust,which totalled £1-million.[4]The show was devised by Nicholas Coleridge, Chair of the British Fashion Council and President of Conde Nast International.

In 2004, Conde Nast held the first American Fashion Rocks event in New York, withAvril Lavigneperforming along withJohn Rzeznikthe mega-hit "Iris"by theGoo Goo Dolls.Other performers includedAlicia Keys,Beyoncé,UsherwithDave Navarro,and thePussycat DollsalongMarc Almond.

The second European event for the Prince's Trust was held on October 17, 2005, at theGrimaldi ForuminMonte Carloand was sponsored bySwarovski.Hosted byJerry Hall,a dozen designers presented that night, includingAlexander McQueen,Calvin Klein,Dolce & Gabbana,Giorgio Armani,Prada,Roberto Cavalli,Versace andVivienne Westwood.Musical guests includedBlondie,Craig David,Amerie,Mariah Carey,David Bowie,Bon Jovi,Jamie CullumandRóisín Murphy.[5]

That same year,Condé Nastheld an event on September 8 atRadio City Music Hallwhich kicked offNew York Fashion Week.[6]Among the performers that night wereDavid Bowie,Gwen Stefani,Duran Duran,Alicia Keys,Tim McGraw,Shakira,Nelly,Billy Idol,Arcade FireandDestiny's Child(in their last televised appearance as a group). Proceeds from the night went toHurricane Katrinarelief efforts[7]

In 2006,Elton Johnhosted the event, with proceeds to go to theElton John AIDS Foundation.[8]Among the performers wereBeyoncé,Jay-Z,Christina Aguilera,The Black Eyed Peas,Pussycat Dolls,Jibbs,andNelly Furtado.[9]

2007 to 2009[edit]

The 2007Conde Nastevent hosted byJeremy Pivenfeatured performances from artists such asAerosmith,Avril Lavigne,Mary J. Blige,Usher,Jennifer Hudson,Santana,Alicia Keys,Carrie Underwood,Lily Allen,Sugababes,Maroon 5,Róisín MurphyandJennifer Lopez.[10][11][12]

The 2008 event was hosted by Denis Leary[13]and featuredCiara,Rihanna,Justin Timberlake,Miley Cyrus,Beyoncé,Mariah Carey,Natasha Bedingfield,Fergie,Kid Rock&Lynyrd Skynyrd(performed together),Keith Urban,Duffy,thePussycat DollsandThe Black Eyed Peas.[14]Proceeds went to Stand Up To Cancer.[15]

In 2009, the first ever Latin American event took place inRio de Janeiro,in Brazil, presenting designers such asRiccardo Tisci,Lenny Niemeyer,Calvin Klein,Lino Villaventura,André Lima,Marc Jacobs,Alexandre HerchcovitchandDonatella Versace.[16]The event was hosted by modelFernanda Limaand rapperDiddy.[17]Musical guests performing at the event includedMariah Carey,Wanessa,Ja Rule,Diddy-Dirty Money,Daniela Mercury,Grace Jones,Estelle,CiaraandStop Play Moon.[18]

2010 to present[edit]

Three Lions Entertainment and CEORichard Beckmanengineered the return ofFashion Rocks,[19]The new music-inspired social fashion shopping site,www.fashionrocks.comArchivedOctober 12, 2008, at theWayback Machinewas launched in August 2014.

A new event took place in 2014, hosted inBrooklynbyRyan Seacrest.Musical guests includedNicki Minaj,Afrojack,Duran Duran,Jennifer Lopez,KISS,Miranda Lambert,Nico & Vinz,Pitbull,Rita Ora,The Band Perry,Enrique IglesiasandUsher.

References[edit]

  1. ^"FASHION ROCKS WORLDWIDE LIMITED"UK Companies House. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  2. ^Ben Block, Alex."Ron Burkle, Richard Beckman Team for Branded Entertainment Venture".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedMay 27,2014.
  3. ^"Getting Their Fashion Rocks Off!".NME.October 16, 2003.RetrievedOctober 14,2008.
  4. ^Naomi West (October 17, 2005)."Retail therapy: Fashion Rocks".The Daily Telegraph.RetrievedOctober 14,2008.[dead link]
  5. ^"Star World's musical extravaganza on New Year's Eve".www.indiantelevision.com.December 28, 2005.RetrievedOctober 14,2008.
  6. ^"Star-studded lineup set for Fashion Rocks".www.mlive.com.August 10, 2005.RetrievedOctober 14,2008.
  7. ^Brian Orloff (September 9, 2005)."Bowie, Keys Dress Up".Rolling Stone.Archived fromthe originalon October 14, 2007.RetrievedOctober 14,2008.
  8. ^Glenn Gamboa (September 6, 2006)."Elton, stars shine".Newsday.RetrievedOctober 14,2008.
  9. ^Farrah Weinstein (September 8, 2006)."Beyonce, Jay-Z, Christina Put The Rock in Fashion Rocks Concert".MTV News.Archived fromthe originalon May 19, 2007.RetrievedOctober 14,2008.
  10. ^Glenn Gamboa (September 7, 2007)."'Fashion Rocks' not such a good fit ".The Baltimore Sun.RetrievedOctober 14,2008.[permanent dead link]
  11. ^"The Man Who Makes Fashion Rock: Richard Beckman - Haute Living".Haute Living.August 24, 2007.RetrievedDecember 2,2016.
  12. ^"On September 6, Fashion Will Rock (And Roll) Under Condé Nast" Impresario "Richard Beckman. - min Online".min Online.August 27, 2007. Archived fromthe originalon November 16, 2016.RetrievedDecember 2,2016.
  13. ^"Condé Nast Media Group Announces Denis Leary Will Host FASHION ROCKS(TM) 2008 at Radio City Music Hall".Forbes.July 29, 2008.RetrievedOctober 14,2008.[dead link]
  14. ^Erin Carlson (September 6, 2008)."Timberlake, Cyrus Among The Stars At Fashion Rocks".citynews.ca.Citytv.Archived fromthe originalon September 14, 2008.RetrievedApril 3,2019.
  15. ^"Condé Nast Media Group Celebrates the Fifth Anniversary of Fashion Rocks(TM) at Radio City Music Hall(R)".marketwatch.com.July 22, 2008.RetrievedOctober 14,2008.[permanent dead link]
  16. ^"Atrações".Oi Fashion Rocks Brasil.September 8, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon October 12, 2009.RetrievedSeptember 8,2009.
  17. ^"Fernanda Lima apresentará o Oi Fashion Rocks, diz jornal".EGO.October 20, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon October 24, 2009.RetrievedOctober 21,2009.
  18. ^"Diddy e Ciara virão ao Fashion Rocks".Rolling Stone Brasil.September 15, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon October 18, 2009.RetrievedOctober 18,2009.
  19. ^"Richard D. Beckman Archives - FashionRocks.com".FashionRocks.com.Archived fromthe originalon November 16, 2016.RetrievedDecember 2,2016.

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