What Brought Aerin Lauder, Vera Wang, and Katharine McPhee to This New York Fundraiser?

Spring gala season in New York is in full swing. Every other night, it seems, there is a glittering party to attend for causes ranging from historical preservation to art education and poverty reduction. Medical issues are no exception-and for many guests, are often deeply personal. On May 15, the annual Hot Pink Party, hosted by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, welcomed a star-studded crowd and raised $6 million for breast cancer research. Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley-who serves as Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign- the event featured Honorary Co-Chairs Leonard & Judy Lauder and Anthony & Debra von Mandl, and performances by Katharine McPhee and others. Noteworthy guests included Candace Bushnell, Dee & Tommy Hilfiger, Aerin Lauder, Dylan Lauren, Monique Lhuillier, Carolyn Murphy, and Vera Wang.