Fashion Rocks
Fashion Rocks is an annual international charity fundraiser event, 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 the Royal Albert Hall on October 15, 2003. Seventeen designers presented that night, including Donatella Versace and Alexander McQueen, with Björk, Jane's Addiction, Beyoncé, Robbie Williams, Grace Jones, Milla Jovovich, Blue and Duran Duran being among the performers.[3] Proceeds went to The 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, with Avril Lavigne performing along with John Rzeznik the mega-hit "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls. Other performers included Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Usher with Dave Navarro, and the Pussycat Dolls along Marc Almond.
The second European 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, David Bowie, Bon Jovi, Jamie Cullum and Róisín Murphy.[5]
That same year, Condé Nast held an event on September 8 at Radio City Music Hall which kicked off New York Fashion Week.[6] Among the performers that night were David Bowie, Gwen Stefani, Duran Duran, Alicia Keys, Tim McGraw, Shakira, Nelly, Billy Idol, Arcade Fire and Destiny's Child (in their last televised appearance as a group). Proceeds from the night went to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts[7]
In 2006, Elton John hosted the event, with proceeds to go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.[8] Among the performers were Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Christina Aguilera, The Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls, Jibbs, and Nelly Furtado.[9]
2007 to 2009[edit]
The 2007 Conde Nast event hosted by Jeremy Piven featured performances from artists such as Aerosmith, Avril Lavigne, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Santana, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Lily Allen, Sugababes, Maroon 5, Róisín Murphy and Jennifer Lopez.[10][11][12]
The 2008 event was hosted by Denis Leary[13] and featured Ciara, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Natasha Bedingfield, Fergie, Kid Rock & Lynyrd Skynyrd (performed together), Keith Urban, Duffy, the Pussycat Dolls and The Black Eyed Peas.[14] Proceeds went to Stand Up To Cancer.[15]
In 2009, the first ever Latin American event took place in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, presenting designers such as Riccardo Tisci, Lenny Niemeyer, Calvin Klein, Lino Villaventura, André Lima, Marc Jacobs, Alexandre Herchcovitch and Donatella Versace.[16] The event was hosted by model Fernanda Lima and rapper Diddy.[17] Musical guests performing at the event included Mariah Carey, Wanessa, Ja Rule, Diddy-Dirty Money, Daniela Mercury, Grace Jones, Estelle, Ciara and Stop Play Moon.[18]
2010 to present[edit]
Three Lions Entertainment and CEO Richard Beckman engineered the return of Fashion Rocks,[19] The new music-inspired social fashion shopping site, www.fashionrocks.com was launched in August 2014.
A new event took place in 2014, hosted in Brooklyn by Ryan Seacrest. Musical guests included Nicki Minaj, Afrojack, Duran Duran, Jennifer Lopez, KISS, Miranda Lambert, Nico & Vinz, Pitbull, Rita Ora, The Band Perry, Enrique Iglesias and Usher.
References[edit]
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- ^ Ben Block, Alex. "Ron Burkle, Richard Beckman Team for Branded Entertainment Venture". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ "Getting Their Fashion Rocks Off!". NME. October 16, 2003. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
- ^ Naomi West (October 17, 2005). "Retail therapy: Fashion Rocks". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved October 14, 2008.[dead link]
- ^ "Star World's musical extravaganza on New Year's Eve". www.indiantelevision.com. December 28, 2005. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
- ^ "Star-studded lineup set for Fashion Rocks". www.mlive.com. August 10, 2005. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
- ^ Brian Orloff (September 9, 2005). "Bowie, Keys Dress Up". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
- ^ Glenn Gamboa (September 6, 2006). "Elton, stars shine". Newsday. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
- ^ Farrah Weinstein (September 8, 2006). "Beyonce, Jay-Z, Christina Put The Rock in Fashion Rocks Concert". MTV News. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
- ^ Glenn Gamboa (September 7, 2007). "'Fashion Rocks' not such a good fit". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 14, 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The Man Who Makes Fashion Rock: Richard Beckman - Haute Living". Haute Living. August 24, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "On September 6, Fashion Will Rock (And Roll) Under Condé Nast "Impresario" Richard Beckman. - min Online". min Online. August 27, 2007. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "Condé Nast Media Group Announces Denis Leary Will Host FASHION ROCKS(TM) 2008 at Radio City Music Hall". Forbes. July 29, 2008. Retrieved October 14, 2008.[dead link]
- ^ Erin Carlson (September 6, 2008). "Timberlake, Cyrus Among The Stars At Fashion Rocks". citynews.ca. Citytv. Archived from the original on September 14, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ "Condé Nast Media Group Celebrates the Fifth Anniversary of Fashion Rocks(TM) at Radio City Music Hall(R)". marketwatch.com. July 22, 2008. Retrieved October 14, 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Atrações". Oi Fashion Rocks Brasil. September 8, 2009. Archived from the original on October 12, 2009. Retrieved September 8, 2009.
- ^ "Fernanda Lima apresentará o Oi Fashion Rocks, diz jornal". EGO. October 20, 2009. Archived from the original on October 24, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
- ^ "Diddy e Ciara virão ao Fashion Rocks". Rolling Stone Brasil. September 15, 2009. Archived from the original on October 18, 2009. Retrieved October 18, 2009.
- ^ "Richard D. Beckman Archives - FashionRocks.com". FashionRocks.com. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.