Collaborating Fashion & Science Event

During New York Fashion Week 2025 an event & runway show will take place featuring a world-first collaboration between emerging student designers from Parsons School of Design & cutting-edge HIV scientists. +Life a multi-media brand focused on eliminating HIV stigma with support from Gilead Sciences will debut HIV Unwrapped a global initiative that unites fashion, science & storytelling to confront HIV stigma & reignite a critical conversation on Saturday September 13th at the Nexus Club New York. The immersive choreographed show will spotlight the lived experiences of those impacted by HIV & those working to end the epidemic. Karl Schmid, HIV Unwrapped executive producer stated, “I’m thrilled to bring HIV Unwrapped to life during New York Fashion Week, because let’s be honest, HIV deserves better PR & what better way to do that than with fabulous fashion? This isn’t just a runway show; it’s a bold statement to smash stigma, spark conversation & remind the world that HIV is only part of our story. I’m proud to be part of a team turning science into style & compassion into couture & you won’t want to miss a single stitch.” Anthony Ramos, GLAAD Vice President of Communications & Talent concluded, “GLAAD is proud to support HIV Unwrapped at New York Fashion Week. By merging fashion, storytelling & science, this initiative opens new doors for HIV awareness & visibility, especially for younger generations who may not realize the ongoing impact of this epidemic. It’s a powerful reminder that ending HIV stigma requires creativity, collaboration & unapologetic visibility.” HIV Unwrapped will be filmed as a +Life original broadcast special premiering in conjunction with World AIDS Day on December 1st.