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Black: The Hottest Invitation in London This Summer

May 19, 2004 - Paris

Looks like you are going to be a real nobody in the world of fashion if you do not get an invite for the Black event, orchestrated by Alexander McQueen in London this June.

Elton John, Kate Moss, Tim Burton, Sam Taylor Wood, Manolo Blahnik, David Bailey, Madonna, Vivienne Westwood, Vanessa Redgrave and Norman Foster have all agreed to create unique black inspired works of art for the bash, scheduled for June 3rd.

Christie's will auction off the art exhibits that evening with all proceeds being donated to Lighthouse services, a charity that provides care and support to people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

American Express is underwriting the event to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its Black card, whose holders must spend $1 million a year with the plastic.

The evening will mark the return of McQueen, the long-term partner of American Express, to the catwalk in London after a hiatus of three years. His dramatic Black themed show will re-visit previous seasons show highlights and showcase new pieces created specifically for the night.

To mark the fifth year anniversary of Centurion, McQueen has designed a special limited edition black Centurion Card.

Other creative sources that have pledged to create art for the event are David Bailey, Huntsman, Jade Jagger, Mac Cosmetics, Marc Jacobs, Nick Knight, Nike, Phillip Treacy, Rei Kawakubo, Richard Gray, Sam Taylor Wood, Steven Klein, Vanessa Beecroft, Vanessa Redgrave and Yohji Yamamoto.

Like we said one hot ticket.

FWD