Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss among the stars to grace Hong Kong fundraiser

Hollywood A-listers rubbed shoulders with local stars and socialites as the inaugural Hong Kong amfAR gala sought to raise funds for Aids research.

The event on March 14, at the famous Shaw Studios, was chaired by Pansy Ho Chiu-king, with stylish duo Wyman Wong Wai-manand Naomi Campbell, opened the show, and honorary chair Gwyneth Paltrow making an impassioned speech about the ongoing global fight against Aids.

"This is the first amfAR (Foundation for Aids Research) in Hong Kong," said Paltrow, dressed in a navy Marc Jacobs gown, "and it's long overdue."

"Since amfAR has worked with communities and colleagues across the Asian continent for many years, we thank you for welcoming us with open arms to your wonderful city. A global epidemic requires a global response," she added.

Guests for the fundraiser gala included heavy hitters of the business and entertainment world in Hong Kong, along with international names like Wendi Deng, Victoria Beckham, Kenneth Cole, Paris Hilton, Carina Lau Ka-ling and Kate Moss, alongside influential cultural figures David Tang and Larry Gagosian.

Actress Michelle Yeoh was honoured with an award for her longtime activism by Pansy Ho, who welcomed the international crowd to the city - "a place that I love, that has given me so much, as it has many others."