Stars Flock to Hong Kong for amfAR, Art Basel

Until recently, Hong Kong didn’t have a great deal of star appeal but a changing of the guard seems to be taking place. A bevy of celebrities touched down in the city this weekend for the first amfAR gala coinciding with the latest edition of Art Basel in Hong Kong. “I think culturally the city has ripened. It’s full of energy and creativity. It’s so international,” said fashion designer Vivienne Tam. “Having amfAR here during Art Basel creates even more excitement.” On Saturday evening, an entourage of VIPs in limousines pulled up at Shaw Studios in the far-flung New Territories for the AIDS Research fundraiser. Joining honorary chair Gwyneth Paltrow were about 700 guests including international and local heavyweights. Paltrow, who was dressed in an elegant navy gown, was met with applause when she introduced the event as “long overdue.” Paltrow, along with co-chairs Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell all wore Marc Jacobs. “Marc was one of the first designers to ever book me in 1987,” cooed Campbell, wearing a backless burgundy number with nailhead details. “He’s also been someone who’s been a supporter of amfAR I think since it started. Even though he’s not here tonight, he’s here in spirit.” The woman

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