“Christie’s Green Auction: Bid to Save the Earth”

Christie’s will host another celebrity-studded charity auction to celebrate Earth Day.

Christie’s has proudly partnered with luxury charity auction site charitybuzz.com by offering over 200 coveted auction packages.

Between now and April 7th, both Christie’s and Charitybuzz plan to raise funds for Oceana, Natural Resources Defense Council, Conservation International and Central Park Conservancy.

This will be the second annual “Christie’s Green Auction: Bid to Save the Earth.”

An incredible combination of international celebrities, creative icons, industry leaders and conservationists have teamed up to donate these exclusive packages and experiences to the auction.

This year, designers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Diane Von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors and more have joined together with the sole goal of raising funds to preserve and sustain our planet.

Win style consultations with Vogue’s André Leon Talley and Diane Von Furstenberg or maybe a night backstage with Lady Gaga. How about a day around town with President William J. Clinton? It’s all possible as the Green Auction provides bidders amazing access to the world’s leading influencers.

Here’s a sample of some of the fashion highlights in this year’s “Christie’s Green Auction”

• Fly to Paris for the full Chanel Couture Experience, including: front row tickets to Chanel’s 2011 Couture Show, meet Karl Lagerfeld, take a private tour of Coco Chanel’s apartment, receive a handbag and stay five nights at The Ritz-Carlton
• A style consultation with Vogue’s André Leon Talley and Diane Von Furstenberg
• Meet Michael Kors and Heidi Klum on the ultimate New York Fashion Week experience, with inside access to the Project Runway fashion show finale
• Meet Marc Jacobs, with two VIP tickets to his New York Fashion Week fashion show and after party
• The ultimate Carolina Herrera bridal fashion experience: $10,000 toward a Carolina Herrera bridal gown, two tickets to her spring 2012 bridal show and meet Carolina Herrera backstage
• Design your own Bottega Veneta handbag with a one-on-one appointment with an expert from Bottega Veneta
• A custom Fendi bag altered by visionary artist Damien Hirst, entitled Spot Fendi
• Meet with the Miriam Haskell design team at a private appointment to create a custom piece of jewelry

Supporters can make a Bid to Save the Earth at www.charitybuzz.com/BidtoSavetheEarth.

A companion invite-only event and live fantasy auction will be held at Christie’s New York on March 29 in partnership with Vogue’s “Runway to Green.” The event will feature a fashion show sponsored by Tiffany & Co. on the night of the live auction, with designer collection selections available online through NET-A-PORTER.COM.

Charitybuzz has teamed up with Christie’s for an unprecedented auction for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day called “Christie’s Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth.”

This particular auction features some of the most incredible luxury vacations and eco-adventures, all carbon offset by NativeEnergy.

All of the money raised will directly benefit four of the most well-known not-for-profits: NRDC, Central Park Conservancy, Oceana, and Conservation International.

The auction is currently live at: www.charitybuzz.com/abidtosavetheearth.

Once-in-a-lifetime trips available in Christie’s Green Auction include:

• Amanyara Resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands where some of the world’s best wall and reef diving.  Enjoy 4 nights complimentary accommodation for up to 8 guests a 4-bedroom villa – http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/200017
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with Polar Explorer Robert Swan. Gain firsthand knowledge of the continent’s fragile ecosystem, experience its unique wildlife, observe the magnificent landscape of Antarctica and participate in our Antarctic leadership and sustainability program – http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/2000174
• Up to 10 guests can enjoy 4 nights in the 7,000 foot penthouse at the most luxurious Hugo Plaza in Dubai with 180 degree views of the city – The 3801 – the tallest building in the world.  Butler and Driver included – http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/200053
• Ultimate Wellness Package for 4 People from Six Senses: 10 nights of accommodation in the Retreat on the Hill – http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/2000199
• 10 days aboard the National Geographic Endeavor and explore the Galapagos Islands by Zodiac, snorkeling and hiking with a team of naturalist and see marine life only a Darwinian specialist would get to see –  http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/2000101
• Cuixmala Casa La Loma – 4 days in a fantasy palace set on a wide swath of unspoiled beach within a private nature reserve and then 3 days in the traditionally artistic Hacienda de San Antonio – http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/200041

Bidding is open through May 6 at www.charitybuzz.com/abidtosavetheearth.

Details on how to participate in the live and silent auctions or how to donate, volunteer and act can be found at www.abidtosavetheearth.org.

The goal is to not only raise much needed funds for the NGO’s, but to set a new standard in green by striving to make the auction carbon neutral and as green as possible.

Christie’s has partnered with NativeEnergy, a climate solutions pioneer, to reduce the global warming effects of traveling to the auctions and the travel included in the auctioned travel-related packages.

NativeEnergy is a climate solutions innovator and recognized leader in the US carbon market, offering services that reduce carbon emissions to fight global warming.