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Fashion show addresses imminent issues of sexual health through vivid performance


This past 8 May, at Midwood High School in eclectic Brooklyn, a huge collaborative effort took place to expose the work of creative talents and health advocates through an exciting catwalk presentation to perpetuate awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention.

The event was brought to life through the valiant efforts of health and wellness advocate Karen Jemmott, Director of Physician Outreach at SUNY Downstate Medical Centre, and Raoul Keil, Founder and Director of creative networking site Nineteen74.com. Jemmott and Keil met through a mutual acquaintance Ninette Murk, of Designers Against Aids, and had the idea to collaborate together for a cause and thus, ‘NYC against HIV’ was born.

‘1 Life 1 Chance’ was the thread which tied together all of the contributors on the project to spread the word about the benefits of delaying sexual contact as well as practicing safer sex. The project focused on the hopes of making the next generation healthier, happier and better informed.

At the forefront of the catwalk show were the vibrant and chaotic creations of UK designer Emma Bell who recently showed her Autumn/Winter 2009 collection at London Fashion Week. Lead makeup artist, Steven Canavan, and lead hair stylist, Cecilia Romero, also worked their magic on the models and produced an intriguing show.

With the success of NYC against HIV, Jemmott and Keil have hopes of replicating its message in other cities across the world by bringing together budding talent and health activists to spread the word.

For a full list of contributors and sponsors or more details on the event please download the event brochure or email team@nineteen74.com

AGE 22

STATUS Single