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New York, NY—A $400 Diane von Furstenberg dress for $145? A $2,000 rhinestone-embroidered Libertine hoodie for $475? A $300 Marc Jacobs cape for $125? And the profits go to a good cause? Now that’s Fashion for Action.

At Housing Works Thrift Shops’ incredible Fashion for Action 2008 charity event and sample sale, chaired by Marc Jacobs, you’ll find jaw-dropping savings on $1 million worth of brand-new merchandise from the most sought-after designer labels including: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Band of Outsiders, Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Charlotte Ronson, DSquared2, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Gustto, Helmut Lang, Hugo Boss, Issey Miyake, Jill Stuart, Libertine, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, Narciso Rodriguez, Prada, Rogan, Steven Alan, Theory, Tom Ford, Valentino, Vera Wang, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent and many more.

Best of all? It’s for a good cause: All Housing Works Thrift Shops profits go toward Housing Works’ lifesaving programs for homeless New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS.

Some of the incredible merchandise on offer:

Diane von Furstenberg cocktail dress
Retail: $395
Fashion for Action price: $145

DKNY paisley dress
Retail: $275
Fashion for Action price: $125

Band of Outsiders ruffled women’s shirt
Retail: $260
Fashion for Action price: $75

Michael Kors men’s “Stanhope” shirt
Retail: $195
Fashion for Action price: $75

Debra deRoo three-button jacket
Retail: $200
Fashion for Action price: $65

Libertine rhinestone-embroidered hoodie
Retail: $1,995
Fashion for Action Price: $475

Nora Haron sequined high-heeled boots
Retail: $470
Fashion for Action price: $175

Marc Jacobs “Jolie” cape
Retail: $286
Fashion for Action price: $125

Marc Jacobs “Whitney” arm warmers
Retail: $68
Fashion for Action price: $30

Marc Jacobs “Sandrine” sweater scarf
Retail: $158
Fashion for Action price: $75

Marc Jacobs knit men’s polo shirt
Retail: $88
Fashion for Action price: $35

Hugo Boss silk men’s sport coat
Retail: $500
Fashion for Action price: $175

Some of the incredible auction items on offer at the Nov. 13 preview event:
Gucci “Moonlight” bag with Swarovski crystals (retail: $650)
Louis Vuitton “Aubagne” handbag (retail: $1,400)
Burberry Leather hobo handbag (retail: $895)
Calvin Klein cashmere robe and throw (retail: $1,390)
Angel Sanchez gown (retail: $5,700)

Here are all the Fashion for Action 2008 details you need to know!

Fashion for Action 2008 Opening Night Extravaganza
Date: Nov. 13, 2008
Time: The Fashion for Action opening-night reception will take place from 7 pm to 10 pm; VIPs arrive at 6 pm for one-hour of preview shopping.
Place: The Rubin Museum of Art at 150 West 17th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. Preview shopping across the street at Housing Works Thrift Shop at 143 17th Street throughout the evening
Price: VIP tickets (includes one hour of preview shopping) start at $1,000. Regular Tickets: $100. See all ticket prices.

Fashion for Action 2008 Three-Day Sample Sale Details

Date: Nov. 14 to 16, 2008
Time: Friday, Nov. 14 from 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday Nov. 15 from 10 am to 7 pm; and Sunday, November 16 from noon to 6pm.
Place: Housing Works Thrift Shop, 143 West 17th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues
Price: Sale is free and open to the public.

Website: www.fashionforaction.com

ABOUT HOUSING WORKS: Housing Works is the nation’s largest grassroots AIDS service organization. Since 1990, Housing Works has provided life-saving housing, food, medical, HIV prevention and job training services to more than 20,000 homeless New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS. Our seven Housing Works Thrift Shops provide funding to support this work. For more visit www.housingworks.org.