Famous faces from the worlds of music, fashion and acting converged on London for another glittering week of parties in the capital.
The amfAR Gala attracted an eclectic mix of guests from London and overseas for the second annual event at The Chancery Rosewood, raising £1.6 million in support of its mission to find a cure for HIV and improve global health.
The evening honored Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons and renowned milliner Philip Treacy for their contributions to amfAR’s cause, with performances from Rita Ora and Jamie Miller.
Kelly Osbourne welcomed guests with heartfelt remarks about her many years of support for amfAR’s HIV research and Treacy, who was given amfAR’s Award of Excellence, offered a custom hat as a surprise lot in the auction.
Melanie C and Kelly Osbourne at the amfAR Gala
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Rita Ora
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Jeremy Irons and Edward Enninful
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The auction also featured a sculpture by Madonna’s artist son Rocco Richie, a commissioned artwork by Chloe Wise including a lunch and dinner at her studio and a VIP package at Frieze New York, including a stay at The Caryle, A Rosewood Hotel.
The theme of the ball this year was red with the attraction saying the colour was a “unifying thread woven through all three of the museum’s upcoming displays”.
Across town, Sabrina Dhowre Elba celebrated the launch of HER ACCESS, a new global network from King’s Trust International supporting opportunities for women and girls, at iconic Marylebone private member's club Home House
Maya Jama at the British Museum Ball
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The entrepreneur and activist hosted a fireside conversation on investing in women and girls to an audience of philanthropists and business leaders.
HER ACCESS brings together funding, networks and influence to help women and girls access education, employment and entrepreneurship. Its Founding Committee includes model and Malaika founder Noella Coursaris Musunka and philanthropist Omenaa Mensah.
Home House also welcomed guests for an evening of art and cocktails as artist Harriet Gillett took over the Vestibule Bar in collaboration with Soho Revue.
Sabrina Dhowre Elba at the HER ACCESS launch
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The intimate reception brought together a notable guest list, including India Rose James, Edie Jones, Max Hurd, Edoardo Nappi and Tony Wilkes, for a special presentation of Gillett’s playful canvases.
The evening combined art with cocktails inspired by the takeover, including the Equinox, made with Eminente Claro, passionfruit, lime and vanilla, and Symphony in Red, featuring ODD Hibiscus Mezcal, Sarti Exotic, lime and elderflower. The exhibition will remain on view in the Vestibule Bar until January 2027.