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The Inspiration Gala Highlights

Highlights of The Inspiration Gala–A Celebration of Men’s Style, an international series of events produced by Josh Wood Productions.

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The Inspiration Gala São Paulo 2012

Press Release
Photo Gallery

A Celebration of Style
to benefit amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research 

HISTORY
On April 28, 2011, amfAR presented the Inspiration Gala in São Paulo, Brazil, the Foundation's first fundraising event held in South America. Claire Danes served as a chair of the gala, and she presented the Piaget Award of Inspiration to Calvin Klein Collection's Francisco Costa in recognition of his extraordinary commitment to the fight against AIDS. The event was held at the home of Felipe Diniz and featured performances by Jennifer Hudson and Preta Gil. $750,000 was raised for AIDS research.

HONOREES
John Demsey
Mario Testino

DATE
Thursday, April 26, 2012

TIME


Lead Sponsors
    • MacVivaGlamTitle Sponsor
    • LouisVuittonSaoPauloGIF2012-GIFrevSponsor
    • PiagetAward of Inspiration Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
    • IguatemiPresenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
    • Furmanovich-SaoPaoloGala Dinner Sponsor
In Kind Sponsors
    • Grey Goose Sao PaoloLuxury Spirits Provider
    • Luxor Pure Gold Sao PaoloChampagne Provider
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Photo Gallery 
    • Brazil’s own Bebel Gilberto treated the crowd to a stripped-back bossa nova performance. Photo credit: Getty Images.
    • Bebel Gilberto strikes a pose at the second annual Inspiration Gala in support of amfAR. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
    • Internationally renowned musician Bebel Gilberto, event chair Felipe Diniz, and amfAR global fundraising chairman Sharon Stone catch up at the second annual Inspiration Gala in São Paulo. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
    • In a highlight of the auction, Ms. Stone put Deborah Harry on the auction block, and guests pledged a collective $100,000 for the chance to hear the legendary Blondie singer perform. Ms. Harry treated the crowd to an impromptu acapella version of “Heart of Glass.” Photo Credit: Getty Images.
    • Event Chairs Felipe Diniz, Sharon Stone, and Dinho Diniz with Danielle Amorim. Dinho Diniz hosted the gala at his São Paulo home. Photo credit: Getty Images.
    • Grace Jones performed “La Vie en Rose” and “Pull Up To the Bumper." Photo credit: Getty Images.
    • The entire crowd was out of their seats dancing during Grace Jones’s performance. Photo credit: Getty Images.
    • Carol Vermee, Sabrina Sato, Izabel Goulart, Fernanda Tavares, Isabeli Fontana, and Bebel Gilberto add some glamour to the second annual Inspiration Gala in São Paulo, Brazil. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
    • The “Black Tie/Hot Metal”-themed benefit was hosted at the beautiful São Paulo home of Dinho Diniz. Photo Credit: Getty Images
    • Isabeli Fontana. Photo credit: Getty Images.
    • Izabel Goulart, Laura Neiva, and Mario Testino. Photo credit: Getty Images.
    • Award of Courage honoree John Demsey with Deborah Harry, who presented him with his award, and amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole. Photo credit: Getty Images.
    • Josh Wood, Sharon Stone, and Kevin Frost band together to raise nearly $1.3 million dollars to benefit amfAR. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
    • Kenneth Cole, Chairman of the Board, attends the second annual Inspiration Gala in São Paulo, Brazil. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
    • Lara Gerin attends the second annual Inspiration Gala in São Paulo, Brazil. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
    • Luiza Moraes poses for the cameras at the second annual Inspiration Gala in São Paulo, Brazil. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
    • Marcelle Bittar. Photo credit: Getty Images.
    • Mario Testino received the Piaget Award of Inspiration, presented by amfAR Global Fundraising Chairman Sharon Stone. Photo credit: Getty Images.
    • Sabrina Sato and Ana Paula Junqueira attended the event. Photo credit: Getty Images
    • Sharon Stone, Global Fundraising Chair for amfAR, makes an entrance at the second annual Inspiration Gala in São Paulo, Brazil. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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