Fashion for Sandy Relief: Anna Wintour and Victoria Beckham put themselves up for auction

The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has seen numerous prominent fashion figures pledge financial aid to help those affected by the superstorm. But the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) and US Vogue have pulled together to create a fundraiser with a difference.

The trade association, which is headed by designer Diane von Furstenberg, has partnered with luxury auction site Charitybuzz.com to launch Fashion for Sandy Relief, an online auction as a collective industry fundraiser to benefit those affected by the storm.

Through an outpouring of support from the fashion community and friends including celebrities, designers, athletes and business icons, the CFDA and Vogue have secured nearly 150 once-in-a-lifetime experiences for the auction.

"Sandy has hit us hard here at home," said von Furstenberg. "It is devastating to see so many friends and neighbours affected. As we did for Haiti and Japan, our industry has come together to raise funds with Fashion for Sandy Relief.

Amongst the experiences on offer is the chance to attend a fashion show with Anna Wintour and her team of Vogue editors, tour the magazine's offices, have lunch in the Condé Nast cafeteria and take home a Vogue goody bag. Although bids currently stand at $11,500, the package is expected to go for as much as $50,000 when the auction ends on December 5. Other highlights include the opportunity to attend Victoria Beckham's next New York Fashion Week show and then meet the lady herself afterwards, a week at Tommy Hilfiger's private Mustique estate, lunch with Diane von Furstenberg, a modelling session with Coco Rocha and lunch with Christian Louboutin plus a signed pair of his red-soled shoes.

All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and other relief organisations in the tri-state area. Bidding is open internationally to supporters around the globe over 18 years of age.

But it isn't just fashion experiences up for grabs - there's entertainment, culinary and sporting too, including the chance to meet Baz Luhrman at The Great Gatsby premiere and dinner with Gwyneth Paltrow and Mario Batali in New York.