The illustrious amfAR gala has made a triumphant return to Las Vegas, drawing a spectacular crowd of A-list celebrities to raise vital funds for HIV/AIDS research. This year's event is held in partnership with the Formula 1 Grand Prix, creating a powerful nexus of high-speed sport and high-stakes philanthropy.
A Night of Glamour and Generosity
The evening featured a sophisticated seated dinner, an extravagant live auction, and top-tier entertainment. The star-studded guest list included Jeremy Renner, who was honoured with this year's Philanthropic Leadership Award for his charitable contributions. Building on the success of its inaugural Las Vegas event in 2024, where organisers raised an impressive more than $3 million, hopes are high that this year's gala will achieve a similar level of financial support for AIDS research.
Red Carpet Rundown: Sartorial Hits and Misses
As swarms of celebrities descended on the event, the red carpet became a runway of its own, showcasing a range of fashion statements from the sublime to the questionable.
Among the night's style victors:
American model and former Victoria's Secret Angel Chanel Iman, 34, demonstrated her fashion prowess in a striking black faux-leather blazer dress adorned with gold buttons, which she complemented with heeled ankle boots.
Tech, culture, and F1 commentator Toni Cowan-Brow opted for a chic black gown featuring a plunging sweetheart neckline. The dress was expertly tailored to taper at the waist, and she finished the look with a pair of heels and a pop of colour in her nail varnish and lipstick.
Canadian tennis player Ayan Broomfield, 28, turned heads in a sophisticated high-neck dress with a mermaid hem and a sheer overlay. She elevated the ensemble with a luxurious $3,995 Roberto Cavalli bag.
The fashion risks that didn't quite pay off:
Singer Ciara, 40, and actress Paulina Chávez, 23, risked an unfortunate sartorial clash as both chose to wear daring animal-print dresses, which they paired with black pointed-toe heels.
Singer Channing Wilson took a notably casual approach to the black-tie affair. He decided against formalwear, instead choosing blue jeans, a checkered shirt, a leather waistcoat, and a pair of cowboy boots, completing the look with red-tinted sunglasses.
A Continued Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The return of the amfAR gala to Las Vegas underscores the ongoing commitment from the entertainment and sports worlds to support critical medical research. The partnership with the high-profile Formula 1 Grand Prix ensures maximum visibility for the cause, leveraging a weekend of global attention to fight a global health challenge.
