FASHION ICON JEAN SHAFIROFF HOSTS ANNUAL BASTILLE DAY LUNCHEON FOR FRENCH HERITAGE SOCIETY AT MAISON BARNES

 

Jean Shafiroff

Alex Hamer And Ramona Singer

 

Philanthropist,  TV host, and author, Jean Shafiroff  hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon at the elegant Maison Barnes Restaurant in New York City. Approximately 60  guests  attended, including  celebrities, fashion designers, society  and media notables.  A special gourmet luncheon prepared by the Daniel Boulud kitchen was served in celebration of  the French National Holiday.

Notable attendees at the elegant luncheon included: Jean Shafiroff,  Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, Barbara Tober, Julia Haart, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Ava Roosevelt, Ramona Singer, Bill McCuddy, Valerie Steele, Ruth LaFerla, Lee Fryd, Camellia Entekhabifard,   Marilyn Kirschner, and fashion designers Nicole Miller, Malan Breton, Victor dE Souza, Vanessa Noel, Nabys Vielman, and Kokin.  Others included Maribel Lieberman, Alex Hamer, Nicole Salmasi, David Hochberg, Maria Fishel, Matt Rich, Ann Van Ness, Roy Kean and Susan Gutfreund. 

 

Valerie Steele With Jean Shafiroff And Barbara Tober

Ramona Singer With Leesa Rowland And Ann van Ness

Making a fashion statement at the luncheon, Jean Shafiroff wore a specialty floral applique white and black dress and jacket  by Alice and Olivia and then a fuschia lace flare dress by Dolce & Gabbana. She paired the Dolce & Gabbana dress with fashion crucifixes. Jean is a fashion lover and collector of couture and ready to wear fashion.  Jean Shafiroff 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. 

 

Jean Shafiroff In Fashion

The French national holiday, Bastille Day, commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison, marking the beginning of the French Revolution, which took place on July 14th, 1789 .The event symbolized the end of the French monarchy's absolute power and the beginning of a new era of freedom and equality.  

Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff has served as a board member of the French Heritage Society since 2012. A strong  supporter of the nonprofit organization, 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 for her philanthropic leadership and work 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. 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.  In addition, she is a member of the Advisory Board of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. 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 and is regarded Jean as being among the leading ladies of philanthropy.

For more information, please visit www.jeanshafiroff.com 

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.

Photos Courtesy Of Lawlor Media Group / BFA