Manchester United: Michael Owen, Rio Ferdinand and Sir Alex Ferguson Take Part in Fashion Show
Manchester United are set to take part in the 'Art of Fusion Fashion Show' in aid of the Manchester United Foundation.
The Foundation works with some of the world's most disadvantaged youngsters using football to change their young lives for the better. It delivers football coaching, education, skills training, personal development and life changing experiences, providing children and young people with opportunities to develop their true potential.
During their five cities US tour, the legendary soccer club has teamed up with luxury watchmaker Hublot on Monday, July 25 for an elegant evening dinner at the iconic Cipriani Wall Street, showing off the latest timepieces from Hublot.
Having already collaborated on 3 watches the latest of which - the King Power Red Devil - has grass from the hallowed turf of Old Trafford Stadium embedded in the indexes.
Hublot's Jean-Claude Biver said: "We love working with Manchester United: they are extremely creative and concrete in their partnership approach and, like we do at Hublot, strongly believe in sharing and giving,"
The players set to take part in the runaway show include: Chicharito, Michael Owen, Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand, Nani and manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Following that, a live auction will take place, including Sir Alex Ferguson's Hublot Fusion timepiece, along with various Manchester United collectibles. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Manchester United Foundation, which strives to improve the lives of children and young people around the World.
"Through the power of Football, Manchester United Foundation will develop our youngsters so that they are able to acquire qualities which will remain with them through life - being positive, believing in themselves, working hard and recognizing the importance of team work. These are all attributes which I instil every day in our players," said Sir Alex Ferguson.
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