Times Square Gossip

  Elton Ilirjani With Jean Shafiroff Samuel Waxman With Rachelle Cohen, Marion Waxman & Barney Cohen The 10th Annual Waxman Luncheon, benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), took place in New York City at a new venue, Riverpark. The fundraising event featured a live, thrilling fashion show by legendary designer, Josie Natori, showcasing the Spring 2024 collection. This year’s honoree was Barney Cohen, Managing Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, was recognized for his commitment to supporting collaborative cancer research.   More than 150 guests attended the affair and helped raise nearly $175,000 to support crucial SWCRF initiatives such as the International Network on Aging and Cancer and the Women's Cancer Research Program.    Ann Liguori Erica Fineberg With Marion Waxman & Jani Gerard In addition to the fashion presentation, guests were treated to an exciting live auction and had the opportunity to win a ...

  Elton Ilirjani Elton Ilirjani, international model, activist and philanthropist modelled the first look at Malan Breton’s exciting new collection for Autumn/Winter 2024/2025 in Paris, France.  In addition, whilst in Paris Elton was the subject for a new documentary by Malan Breton, Je Suis Mona… - A documentary about Elton through the eyes of Malan Breton, incorporating fashion and the journey that Elton has taken to be able to express theirself Directed by Malan Breton and Yongxin Li.    Elton Ilirjani Models Malan Breton For Fall Winter 2025 Malan Breton presents a collection inspired by the Glam Rock era of the 1970's.  While creating his ode to many of the artists that influenced one of the greatest eras in the history of music, film, and art. Breton studied carefully, the lifestyle, the silhouette, the moments that shined brightest. Then drafted a collection crafted in leather, suede, chrome, sequins, and silk, in colors of black lacquer, lucent white, mi...

  Elton Ilirjani Elton Ilirjani, international model, activist and philanthropist went global wearing a creation designed by Satomi Tatakura at the Global Fashion Collective (GFC) runway show during New York Fashion Week 2023 at Clinton Mercantile in New York City.  Satomi Tatakura Debuted at the Vancouver Fashion Week in Spring 2023, Satomi el beso received a tremendous roaring ovation and an audience wanting more. The Designer has been primarily creating costumes for T.V. Shows, commercials and live performances for Japanese “idols” or aidoru in Japanese for the last 20 years. Each of Takakura’s costume has an exclusive design, goes through a careful, handworked process and is created with specially chosen materials, including Japanese anime patterns by Japan-based artists.  About Elton Ilirjani: Known around the world as a high-ranking social media influencer and fashion model, Ilirjani boasts a breathtaking following of over 11 million fans. His legions of followers a...

  Don Hershman Elton Ilirjani With Julia Ilirjani Fresh off the heels of his last sold-out show in New York, ‘Donald and Victor:  Under the Influence,’ visionary artist Don Hershman turned his passion once again into purpose with his newest exhibition of 20 paintings entitled “The Art of Code Switching,” which debuted at the Salomon Arts Gallery in Manhattan’s Tribeca district.   The show is a brilliant symphony of single and double imagery enmeshing color and shadows – used as a metaphor for the increasing need for social navigation.  People of color, women and the LGBTQ community are once again faced with Code Switching, a social tool altering language and behavior and becoming increasingly compulsory within today’s shifting political climate.  “Like many artists, my paintings are an expression of my personal and political surroundings.  It’s 2023.  This is what’s happening.” Sparkling Wine served at the reception was supplied courtesy of Single Marr...

  Jean Shafiroff Julie Ratner With Jean Shafiroff & Victoria Schneps   Elton Ilirjani Nathania Nisonson With James Marzigliano & Kate McEntee The Ellen Hermanson Foundation Summer Gala took place at the beautiful waterfront Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club with Dr. Julie Ratner, President of the Ellen Hermanson Foundation and gala chair Jean Shafiroff, honoring Dr. Edna Kapenhas, Medical Director of The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as well as Victoria Schneps-Yunis, President and Co-Publisher Schneps Media. The Gala chair for the event was philanthropist, Jean Shafiroff.   The Ticketed guests gathered for a night of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and afterwards a beach bonfire. Led by emcee and auctioneer Alyson Schacherer, $87,000 was raised from both the live auction and the opportunity to purchase direct services. Highlights of the live auction included tickets to Stephen Colbert, a Billy Joel concert at Madison Square Gar...

  Costa Rica Fashion Week All eyes were on Costa Rica Fashion week and its star model, philanthropist Elton Ilirjani who opened the show held at the Antigua Aduana.  Wearing a spectacular creation by young designer, Tami Quesada, Elton opened the show for the National Learning Institute (INA) demonstrating characteristic poise and grace.   “The CRFW, the designers and people of Costa Rica were so welcoming – it feels very special to have been invited and to be at fashion week at a time when it is raising the key questions of sustainability and the future.  My experience energized me to look forward to New York Fashion Week this September” says Ilirjani.  Elton, who has made headlines for his activism regarding the importance of genderless modelling, is actively working in the community to help promote a genderless movement in fashion industry - Looking to invest and build a healthy agenda on the topic of equality.  Costa Rica Fashion Week 2023, Under the sl...