BEST DRESSED: amfAR Gala Kicks Off New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012

Hollywood Stars, Models and Style Icons took over the red carpet and gala for the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amFAR) to kick off New York Fashion Week, Fall/Winter 2012 collections. It looks like everyone was in great spirits last night and decided to put on their very best! Of course we've picked our favorite looks of the night, so check them out below:

Lindsay Lohan came out of hiding...minus the bangs, she looks great!

Alexa Chung reigned in a silk shift dress from the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2012 collection

Roberto Cavalli & wife Eva smiled on the red carpet

Gorgeous ladies Cindy Crawford (left) & Elizabeth Hurley wore Roberto Cavalli gowns

Newly Single, Heidi Klum sparkled also in Roberto Cavalli

Jennifer Hudson also joined the Roberto Cavalli movement in this plunging dress

Janell Monae rocks her traditional suit look but paired it with wide legged pants...I can dig it!

Model Jess Hart looked sleek and refreshed in black

Julianne Moore looked stunning in blue

Julie Henderson in a floor length nude gown

Model Kellan Lutz looked swexy in his suit

Gossip Girl Actress Leighton Meester got a little furry with her black dress.

Model Liya Kebede got black & white fab

via: Fashion.Telegraph

Leave it up to my SATC favorite, Sarah Jessica Parker to steal the night in a Oscar de la Renta original. Absolutely loveee her!

ROCK IT OR KNOCK IT: Chanel Iman

Super Model Chanel Iman rocked the red carpet at the 2nd Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala in New York yesterday.  She wore long and very sleek red Michael Kors Open back gown. Chanel accentuated her look by adding A gold clutch, shoes and cuff. She opted for a black smokey eye for the nights affair.

ROCK IT OR KNOCK IT??

NY Fashion Week Kick Off: amfAR's New York Gala

New York, NY, February 10, 2010—amfAR kicked off fashion week with its annual New York Gala last night, honoring President Bill Clinton, Diane von Furstenberg and amfAR Founding International Chairman Dame Elizabeth Taylor for their vital and distinctive contributions to the global struggle against HIV/AIDS.  The black-tie benefit marked amfAR’s 25th year, and featured a special reunion performance of “That’s What Friends Are For” by all of the original artists: Sir Elton John, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder.  Also in recognition of amfAR’s 25 years, special tributes were made to the Foundation’s co-founders, Mathilde Krim, Ph.D and Dame Elizabeth Taylor.  The evening was presented by Hublot, and co-sponsored by M*A*C Viva Glam.  More than $1.5 million was raised for AIDS research. 

Check out the pictures below: 

Blake Lively in Alexander McQueen 

Diane Von Furstenberg got camera shy!

Dionne Warwick & Elton John laughed together...

Karen Elson wearing Versace with Sarah Sophie Flicker 

Patti Labelle & Donna Karen smiled for the cameras! 

David Lauren and Carine Rotifeld in Givenchy Haute Couture

IMAN in Oscar de la Renta..She looks AMAZE!

A gang of A-Listers: Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Elton John & Dionna Warwick

via: Style.com/amFAR.org

Former President Bill Clinton with daughter Chelsea Clinton 

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested nearly $325 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.