On May 12, Gianfranco Ferre presented his creations in a fashion show at the Eight Annual Benefit Gala of the Mosaic Foundation along with such designers as Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Dominique Sirop, Donna Karan, Elie Saab, Emanuel Ungaro, Giorgio Armani, Jean-Louis Scherrer, Jean Paul Gaultier, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Rucci, Reem Acra and Valentino.

The event, first organized by the spouses of Arab Ambassadors to the US in 1998, took place at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. to get Americans acquainted better with Arab culture and identity and to improve the lives of women and children. The theme of this year's show, “West Looks East”, aimed at demonstrating the impact of traditional Arab garments on modern fashion designs and trends. For the show, Gianfranco Ferre picked three glamorous clothing items yet perfectly reflecting Arab style: the caftan in light layers of soft pink georgette with gold embroidery , fuchsia cady burnous paired with comfortable pants and blouse in the same gorgeous color and an ensemble in cady and jersey, decorated with typical North African patterns and colors.

All the proceedings received from the auction, which was held after the show, would be used for filming telemedicine pilot program developed by the Children’s National Medical Center and for supporting the Mosaic Foundation. Gianfranco Ferre also donated the garments presented at the event together with relative autographed sketches.