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Thursday, 24 February 2005 | senay
GM Ten Rocks Hollywood With Celebrity Fashion Show
GM Ten Rocks Hollywood With Celebrity Fashion Show - 4th Annual Event Draws A-List Stars, Raises $100,000 for Charity
Los Angeles, CA - General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) toasted awards season in style last night at the 4th annual GM ten event, a charity-driven celebrity fashion show that fused the automotive, entertainment, sports, and fashion worlds into one unforgettable evening. Jamie Foxx, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Allison Janney, Wesley Snipes, John Stamos, David Schwimmer, and Erika Christensen were just a few of the Hollywood luminaries who made the scene.
GM ten showcased top celebrities wearing the latest fashions matched with General Motors products, including current concept cars and production vehicles, showcased with a "seasons" flare.
Celebrity models Jamie Foxx, Anthony Keidis, Daisy Fuentes, India.Arie, Haylie Duff, Hilary Duff, Amber Tamblyn, Regina King, Eric Dickerson, Marcus Allen, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Jon Heder, Julian McMahon, Rhona Mitra and Vivica A. Fox wore designs by Oscar De La Renta, Robert Cavalli, Calvin Klein, Valentino, Christian Dior, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, John Varvatos, Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Elie Saab, Zang Toi and Dolce & Gabbana. General Motors donated a total of $100,000 to P.S. Arts, an organization dedicated to restoring arts education in the public school system.
Guests including Brooke Burns, David Spade, Aisha Tyler, Chris Judd, Bai Ling, Amanda Peet, Garcelle Beauvais, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Dean Cain, John Salley, Kaley Cuoco, Orlando Jones, Dennis Hopper, Kelly Hu, Kip Pardue, Peta Wilson, Ione Skye, Kimberly Stewart, Nick Canon, Tori Spelling, Quentin Tarantino, Dax Shepard, Derek Luke, Camilla Belle, Penny Marshall, Shane West, Nicole Eggert, Flex Alexander, Chris Kattan, Eduardo Verastegui, Michelle Rodriguez, Rachel Hunter, and Tony Kanal were treated to a special performance by Kanye West with special guest performers Common Sense and Jamie Foxx.
Custom automobiles featured on the runway included a Chevy SS Concept, Custom Cadillac XLR, H2H, '53 Chevy Corvette, Pontiac G6 Convertible, Custom Saab 9-3 Convertible, Custom '41 Chevy Coupe, Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, Buick Velite Concept, Pontiac Salsa Show Car, '67 Chevy Camaro, Saturn Sky, Custom Buick LaCrosse, Saab 9-7X, Cadillac STS-V and H3. Other popular GM vehicles, which have established a significant presence in the world of entertainment and in pop culture in general, were on display, including a custom Chevy SSR, Cadillac Sixteen Concept, Cadillac Cien Concept, and a Chevy Kodiak Pickup by Monroe Truck Equipment.
"In a city where cars are seen as fashion accessories, people are able to express their individual senses of style with their cars and trucks," said Mike Jackson, General Manager of the GM Western Region. "The unique car culture of Los Angeles and the excitement of awards season made this the perfect night to toast Hollywood and showcase some of the hottest vehicles on the road today."
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader since 1931. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 324,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 32 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2004, GM sold nearly 9 million cars and trucks globally, up 4 percent and the second-highest total in the company's history. GM's global headquarters are at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.
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