Stars Come Together for the Blue Jacket Fashion Show Supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness
Celebrating a Decade of Advocacy: The Blue Jacket Fashion Show in Los Angeles
Los Angeles stood in blue last night as celebrities, designers, and health advocates gathered for the 10th Anniversary Blue Jacket Fashion Show at MG Studios. This significant event, which aims to raise awareness for men’s health and prostate cancer, marked a decade of combining fashion with a crucial public health message.
Founded by designer Frederick Anderson, the annual show has evolved into a cultural mainstay, particularly in discussions surrounding prostate cancer awareness in communities of color. The event has gained wide recognition for its ability to spark meaningful conversations about men’s health issues.
Presented by Johnson & Johnson, the event highlighted the company’s long-standing commitment to advancing cancer research and promoting equitable healthcare. "J&J has been at the forefront of advancing prostate cancer treatment for more than a decade," said Biljana Naumovic, President of US Oncology, Solid Tumor at Johnson & Johnson. "Too often, the disease is diagnosed at later, aggressive stages and continues to disproportionately impact men of color. That’s why we are thrilled to be a driving force behind the Blue Jacket Fashion Show movement; together, we can positively impact the future outcomes of people living with prostate cancer."
The evening’s showcase benefited Zero Prostate Cancer and featured a star-studded runway with appearances by actors such as Ian Ziering from Beverly Hills, 90210 and Anthony Hill from Grey’s Anatomy. Two-time boxing world champion Teofimo Lopez, who brought his young son to cheer him on, also walked the runway.
Designers like Tommy Hilfiger and Epperson showcased modern interpretations of the iconic blue jacket, along with distinctive pieces from Perry Ellis, Urban Zen, Rubin & Chapelle, and others. Each designer transformed the blue jacket into a powerful symbol of strength, unity, and hope, highlighting fashion’s potential to influence social change.
Frederick Anderson stated, “The Blue Jacket Fashion Show sparks critical conversations about men’s health, encouraging screenings to save lives. Ten years in, the mission has never been clearer — awareness saves lives, and when style meets substance, people pay attention.”
Among the attendees were notable media figures such as Marc Malkin of Variety and Chris Gialanella of Los Angeles Magazine, along with reality stars Mary and Amanza Bonnet, who supported Romain Bonnet during his runway debut. The evening’s honoree, Trevor Maxwell, founder of Man Up to Cancer, opened the show with a poignant reminder of the importance of early detection and community support for men facing prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer remains a pressing concern, being the second most common cancer among men in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with over 313,000 new cases and 35,000 anticipated deaths this year. Black men are 2.1 times more likely to succumb to the disease than their white counterparts — a substantial health disparity that the Blue Jacket Initiative and Johnson & Johnson are addressing through education and increased visibility.
As the evening concluded, Anderson expressed gratitude toward the volunteers, models, and designers who contributed to the show. “This show is about more than fashion,” he remarked. “It’s about men taking charge of their health, families rallying behind loved ones, and a community using art to make a real difference.”
Now in its tenth year, the Blue Jacket Fashion Show continues to blend style with purposeful storytelling, serving as a poignant reminder that true luxury lies in the health we cherish.
