GABRIELLE'S GALA UK - celebrity event!

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation UK returned to London for the second year to host Gabrielle’s Gala. It was a star studded event with celebrities including; Alex Jones, Alexandra Burke, Amber Atherton, Bill Nighy, Bip Ling, Boris Becker, Camilla Rutherford, Dionne Bromfield, Duffy, Jamelia, Jeremy Piven, Jessica Lowndes, Margo Stilley, Marie Helvin, Mathew Horne, Melissa Odabash, Nick Rhodes, Noelle Reno, Noomi Rapace, Patsy Kensit, Rhys Ifans, Susie Amy, Tallia Storm, Thom Evans, Tina Hobley and Tom Hardy. There was also a special performance from MOBO and MTV award-winning artist Jessie J.

The event was attended by 400 guests who were all there to support Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation UK. Proceeds from the gala will directly support leukaemia and lymphoma research in the United Kingdom.

The guests enjoyed a secret-garden themed evening with Mexican food by Wahaca on the terrace and vodka cocktails courtesy of Uluvka Vodka. During the evening guests were treated to entertainment from Scottish teen sensation Tallia Storm, Miel de Botton and DJ Sam Young. The live auction was run by Simon de Pury, formerly of Philips de Pury & Company. Items up for bid included a special piece designed by event sponsor, Lorraine Schwartz and interior design art work created by famed Iraqi-British architect and Veuve Clicquot Business Women of the Year, Zaha Hadid.

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation UK would like to thanks sponsors; Wahaca, Voss Water, Uluvka Vodka, Mega Booth and Sweet Arrange for their generosity. Also One Fine Stay, OPI Nails, Hotel Chocolat, Dermalogica, Violent Lips, B London Boutique Ltd, Byron Bay Cookies, HB Interior, Elemis, Interior Studios London, Lena White Ltd, Morton’s, Lips Smart, the Pure Package and 59 Strings for their contribution to the goody bags