23rd April 2007 - Russian Rhapsody fund-raising Gala Dinner in London raised close to $1,000,000
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Monday 23rd April 2007, Natalia Vodianova hosted the Russian Rhapsody Gala Dinner at Old Billingsgate on the banks of the river Thames in London to benefit the Naked Heart Foundation. For the occasion, Natalia asked 8 Couture designers to create a toy each. The unique one of a kind items were auctioned by Christie’s during the dinner, raising an incredible interest throughout the audience and resulting in an astonishing total donation close to £500,000 ($1,000,000).
The stylized toys were:
Valentino Rocking Horse
A Couture Rocking Horse in Valentino red, black and diamond embroidered saddle. Plumage in black and white feathers. Signed Valentino 2007. |
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Jean-Paul Gaultier Rocking Horse
White wooden horse dressed in navy blue and white cotton marine style, with a woolen Scottish kilt. White leather saddle 'matelasse' with silver studs. Neck dressed in folded organza, eyes ruby. |
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Chanel Bearbrick Doll by Karl Lagerfeld
Japanese Bearbrick piece dressed in Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld. Coco Chanel outfit, with camellia in the hair, trademark pearl necklace and sunglasses. This is one of a 2000 pieces limited edition of dolls that will never be sold by Chanel but only offered to a few. Doll signed by Karl Lagerfeld. |
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Givenchy Swing by Riccardo Tisci
A fairy-tale inspired swing with unicorn's head embellished with twisted cord and black crystal by Swarovski. Signed R.T. for Riccardo Tisci |
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Giorgio Armani's Musical Box
Antique musical box with miniature revolving doll mechanism, customized by Giorgio Armani with Couture dress and Swarovski crystals unique to Armani. Signed by Giorgio Armani underneath. |
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Doll House by Christian Lacroix
A pop-up page out of a giant magic book in the shape of a doll house. Baroque interior with lighten chandeliers. Signed by both Christian Lacroix and producer Jean-Hugues de Chatillon. |
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Puppet Theater by John Galliano
Puppet Theater inspired by Greek myth of Cassandra and Ajax. Reflecting the prophesying powers of Cassandra, the designers of today predict the future of fashion, influencing lifestyle trends for all.
Puppet dolls by Adrien Beau. Signed John Galliano 2007. |
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Russian Dolls by Stefano Pilati for
Yves Saint Laurent
13 wooden Russian dolls decorated with a mix of natural wood and delicate YSL patterns including hearts and dots. Inside dolls in gold. Each doll signed by Stefano Pilati underneath. |
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The Rocking Horse by Jean-Paul Gaultier went for a record total of £140,000. An anonymous bidder who paid £80,000 then gave it back to be reauctioned where it reached a further £60,000.
Inspired by the work of the Naked Heart Foundation, Russian Rhapsody took the form of a giant playground for the joy of the 850 guests, including Natalia Vodianova and Justin Portman, Lady Gabriella Windsor, Jemima Khan, Nat Rothschild, Camilla Al Fayed, Mariacarla Boscono, Riccardo Tisci, Astrid Munoz, Dan MacMillan, Dasha Zhukova, Aliona Doletskaya, Karla Otto, Oleg Tinkov.
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