Cavalli modified MINI - 150.000 Euro

Admired by tens of thousands of spectators, the 2013 Life Ball MINI by Roberto Cavalli had its first appearance on the red carpet at the Life Ball. With Roberto Cavalli at the wheel and his wife, Eva Cavalli, on the right seat, the 2013 Life Ball MINI symbolized the spectacular ending to the costume parade that preceded the show in the Market Hall in Vienna.

The Italian designer interpreted the most recent MINI model (the seventh) in his own distinctive way. The car has golden elements both at the interior and the exterior, paint which glows from black to brown depending on the angle of the light and the traditional animal prints. Thus, that particular MINI Paceman became an authentic Cavalli creation. With a couple of hours before the official showing, the Cavalli modified MINI Paceman was auctioned for a record amount of money – 150.000 Euro. The money was redirected for projects fighting against HIV/AIDS, as the auction took place at the AIDS Solidarity gala.

Since the beginning of the partnership in 2001, no less than 13 one of a kind MINI models were created and the money obtained at the auctions, a grand total of over half a million Euro, was used for projects dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS. Along with Roberto Cavalli, numerous other world renowned designers have modified a MINI model for this cause. Amongst these designers we name Donatella Versace, Renzo Rosso (Diesel Company), Dean and Dan Caten from the DSQUARED company.

Under the “1001 Nights” motto, the 2013 Life Ball gathered together numerous celebrities, including Fergie, Erwin Schrott, Anna Netrebko, Bill Clinton, Carmen Electra, Melanie Griffith, Hillary Swank and Sir Elton John. All of these celebrities were invited in order to raise the awareness regarding the HIV/AIDS virus and its consequences.