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Campaign to unite in the fight.
Although HIV infection is completely preventable, every 9½ minutes, someone in the United States is infected with the virus. That person could be you or someone you know - your brother, sister, father, mother, friend, co-worker, or neighbor. It is important for everyone to get the facts, talk about HIV/AIDS with partners and loved ones, reduce risk behaviors, and get tested to learn their HIV status.
Together we can unite to stop this epidemic. We are joined in a voice of strength and unity.
We are linked for the cause. The chain is growing. Who will be the next link?
John Bartlett
American fashion designer
After receiving a degree in sociology from Harvard University, Mr Bartlett followed his dream and enrolled in the menswear program at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. He apprenticed with menswear gurus Willi Smith, Bill Robinson and Ronaldus Shamask.
In 1992, Mr. Bartlett launched his own label and quickly gained momentum with orders from Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys. In 1993, he received the "Perry Ellis Award for Best Newcomer" - the first menswear recipient ever to obtain this honor. The Council of Fashion Designers of America named him Menswear Designer of the Year in 1997. In the late 1990s he worked on his signature collection in Italy with the Genny Group while serving as Creative Director for Byblos. In 2002, Mr Bartlett closed his company in order to take a sabbatical. By late 2003, he re-entered the industry with a collection including tailored clothing, furnishings and accessories.
In 2007, Mr. Bartlett opened his flagship store in New York City. January 2008, John Bartlett and Liz Claiborne announced John as Creative Director to oversee design for the men's collection "Claiborne." The new label and collection, named "Claiborne by John Bartlett" launched Spring 2009.
www.johnbartlettny.com
Stephen Knoll
hair stylist - entrepreneur - philanthropist
Artistic and original, empathetic and intuitive, Stephen Knoll is one of the most celebrated hairstylists in todays beauty industry. He has styled for some of the most prestigious advertising campaigns, as well as editorial work for magazines such as Vogue, Bazaar, InStyle, Cosmopolitan and countless others.
Opening his namesake salon in 1991, he became one of the few contemporary hair stylists active as both a salon and session stylist. Today, Stephen continues to work in his salon and as a photo session stylist, as well as traveling the world to practice his craft with his celebrity clients.
Stephen Knoll has done more than create sensational styles for celebrities and other clients of luminary status -- Stephen has earned celebrity status himself. One of the most respected hair stylists in the beauty industry, his art is inspired by the face of each client. Every face becomes a canvas he frames flawlessly.
www.stephenknoll.com
Lydia Hearst-Shaw
actress - fashion model - columnist - socialite - heiress
Lydia Hearst-Shaw has modeled for magazines such as Vogue, Elle, GQ, and Nylon. She has appeared in print campaigns for Roberto Cavalli for H&M, Lord & Taylor, Escada, NARS cosmetics, Bottega Veneta to name a few. The 2007 Michael Awards recognized her a their Model of the Year. She was also awarded Best International Supermodel in 2008.
Not one to stop at modeling, Ms. Hearst has designed a line of handbags for Puma, she was a columnist for the New York Post's Page Six Magazine, and she has appeared on the tv show Gossip Girl. Lydia is the daughter of Patricia Hearst, and great-granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst, creator of the media empire.
Ms. Hearst actively supports many causes and has donated her time into organizing and participating in charitable organizations. It is with great pleasure that the Be The Link Campaign can consider her a link to unite in the fight. Here, she appears as Part One in a three-part series of a contemporary Birth of Venus.
www.lydiahearst.com
Jaimie Hilfiger
model - socialite - actress
Niece of American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, Ms. Hilfiger has appeared on magazine covers, print ads and calendars. Her modeling career got a big boost when she appeared on The Howard Stern Show and was named "Miss Howard Stern TV". She has also appeared in several feature films.
Ms. Hilfiger poses for the Be The Link Campaign, in a beautiful sunny daydream.
www.jaimiehilfiger.com
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