JEAN SHAFIROFF HOSTS ANNUAL BASTILLE DAY LUNCHEON AT MAISON BARNES RESTAURANT IN NEW YORK CITY

 

Jean Shafiroff

Nicole Miller And Bill McCuddy

Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon at the elegant Maison Barnes Restaurant in New York City.  The luncheon was held  in honor of the French Heritage Society, a charity whose board Jean has served on since 2012.  Jean's luncheon is a sought-after celebration on the New York City calendar. This year, 56 distinguished guests attended and  included a prince, seven fashion designers, successful businesspeople, politicians, attorneys, an international artist, actors, a famous doctor and society notables. The  guests  enjoyed a specially curated  gourmet luncheon prepared in the kitchen of Cafe Boulud, which is owned and operated by renowned chef, Daniel Boulud.

 

Barbara Tober With Jean Shafiroff

Jean Shafiroff With Rebecca Seawright

Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff,  Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, philanthropist Barbara Tober, fashion designers Frederick Anderson, Nicole Miller, B Michael, Malan Breton, Victor de Souza, Nabys Vielman, and Ese Azenabour.  Others in attendance included artist Hunt Slonum, former Lieutenant Governor of NY Betsy McCaughey, NYS Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, Ava Roosevelt, Bill McCuddy, Susan Gutfreund, Ramona Singer, David Hochberg, Consuelo Vanderbuilt, Fashion Institute of Technology's  Deputy Director Patricia Mears and the Executive Director of the French Heritage Society, Jennifer Heirlan and Howard Sobel.

 

Hunt Slonem With B. Michael

David Hochberg And Maribel Lieberman

Frederick Anderson With Jean Shafiroff And B. Michael

Making a fashion statement at the luncheon, Jean Shafiroff  initially wore a flowered summer stretch knit outfit by Oscar de la Renta and then later changed into a pajama style pants suit by Alexander McQueen.  Jean is a fashion lover and world class collector of couture and ready to wear.  She has appeared on a number of "best dressed' lists and many international fashion magazine covers.  She is a patron of the fashion industry and has served on the board of Couture Council of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)  since 2010. 

Bastille Day is the  name given in English-speaking countries to the National Day of France, which is celebrated on 14 July each year.  The French National Day is the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille  on 14 July 1789, a major event of the French Revolution  as well as the Fete de la Federation that celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790. Celebrations are held throughout France with  French officials and foreign guests.

Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff has served as a board member of the French Heritage Society since 2012. A strong  supporter of the nonprofit organization and of French culture and fashion, Jean is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and promotion of French heritage in America and France. In November of 2022, the French Heritage Society honored Jean Shafiroff for her philanthropy at their New York City Gala. 

About Jean Shafiroff:

Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist, humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book "Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give". Jean works extensively as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of 8 charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of eight to ten different charity galas.  She also  hosts and underwrites many large parties in her homes for different non-profits.   Among the many causes she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights of underserved populations, health care, and animal welfare. Jean is often referred to as the first lady of philanthropy by the international press.  In addition to hosting her own TV show, entitled Successful Philanthropy, Jean Shafiroff often appears on TV shows , podcasts and then in the press about her fashion and philanthropy.  She is an international leader who strives to motivate people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in the philanthropic process. 

Jean Shafiroff serves on the boards of the  French Heritage Society, Southampton Hospital Foundation,  NYC Mission Society,  Couture Council of the Museum at FIT,  New York Women's Foundation, Casita Maria, Global Strays, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. A Catholic,  Jean  served on the board of the Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary trustees. Jean Shafiroff has been honored numerous times by a variety of charitable organizations for her work. Jean Shafiroff is among the leading ladies of philanthropy in the world.  Jean Shafiroff is an influencer and has over 1.2m Instagram followers. 

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About The French Heritage Society:

Guided by the belief that the most enduring expression of a culture is to pass on its highest achievements, French Heritage Society is dedicated to protecting the French architectural and cultural legacy both in France and the United States, with emphasis on raising funds for preservation, restoration and education.

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