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Afterward, they headed to Gucci's Fifth Avenue store, where they were joined by Anya Rubik, Erin Wasson, and Natasha Poly to celebrate the all-white, tattoo-printed handbag line, 25 percent of the proceeds of which go to UNICEF programs for orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. Since 2005, the limited-edition holiday bags have raised $6 million for the organization, and Giannini choose Rihanna as a spokesmodel this time around after the two met at a Gucci party in February. "Apart from her beauty and talent, she's sensitive to the cause, so she's perfect for it," said the designer. That, and the singer has several tattoos that helped inspire the collection, including a row of stars that snake up the back of her neck and that are now immortalized on the Gucci totes. "It was appropriate for UNICEF because a tattoo leaves a permanent mark that you can't forget," said the tattoo-free Giannini ("I've never been brave enough!"). To cap off the night, the ladies headed to the Oak Room for a VIP dinner that attracted Timbaland, Mary J. Blige, Blake Lively, and—to much fanfare and flashbulbs—Madonna.
— Katie Hintz
Souce: Style.com
Tuesday, December 16, 2008