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  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, Mat...

  Jean Shafiroff And Elizabeth Stribling French Heritage Society closed out their 40th Anniversary celebrations with a Gilded Age themed gala on Thursday, November 17th, honoring philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and chaired by Liz McDermott Barnes, CeCe Black, Michael Kovner, Jean Doyen de Montaillou, and Ann Van Ness. Queen Dambi Of The Congo With Rebecca Seawright And Jean Shafiroff . Events Chairman CeCe Black opened the ceremonies, followed by remarks from Board Chairman Elizabeth Stribling and President Denis de Kergorlay. Mrs. Stribling said, “I’m so happy to introduce my great friend, Jean Shafiroff. She is a marvelous board member of French Heritage Society and the loveliest person with a great heart. When we decided to honor American Philanthropy at our 40th Anniversary Gala in Paris, we immediately knew we had to keep our own Jean for the New York Gala. No one supports New York charities better than Jean!” Jean accepted her award – a statuesque trophy by Daum – dressed in a ...

  Jean Shafiroff Celebrating its 40th Anniversary throughout 2022, French Heritage Society (FHS)  will mark its milestone year on both sides of the Atlantic this fall with a 40th Anniversary Gala at the Petit Palais in Paris on October 15th and “Gilded Age Gala” at a private club in Manhattan on November 17th. The New York Gala will honor philanthropist and long time Board Member, Jean Shafiroff.  FHS kicked off its busy fall gala season with festive cocktails on two consecutive Thursday evenings in September, one graciously hosted by FHS Board Member and Gilded Age Gala honoree Jean Shafiroff and the other by Young Patrons Circle Co-Chair Blake Funston. Jean Shafiroff With NYS Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright & Elizabeth Stribling On Thursday, September 22nd   cocktail festivities were held at the exquisite home of Jean and Martin Shafiroff. Remarks were given by Jean Shafiroff , as well as FHS Chairman Elizabeth Stribling and FHS Events Chair CeCe Black. G...

  **** THE BLACK AND ORANGE BALL   Photos By: Patrick McMullan & Annie Watt ****   Jean Shafiroff French Heritage Society (FHS) held its Annual New York Gala Dinner Dance at The Plaza Hotel. This year, the exquisite, much anticipated affair was festively themed The Black and Orange Ball, and black-tie clad guests wore elegant masks, disguises, and colorful accents. The Gala Chairmen were CeCe Black, Silvina Leone, Liz McDermott, Jay R. Paul, Jean Shafiroff, and Ann Van Ness. The New York Chapter Chairs are Guy N. Robinson and Odile de Schiétère-Longchampt, who also served as the Design Consultant. The Board of Directors includes Elizabeth F. Stribling, Chairman of the Board, Denis de Kergorlay, President, David M. Gray, Treasurer, and Jennifer Herlein, Executive Director. Jean Shafiroff With Rodolfo Vera Calderón, Ariadna Vera Bustindui & Martin Shafiroff The evening honored French luxury lifestyle brand LALIQUE ...

Jean Shafiroff Wears Oscar De La Renta Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff was spotted in Palm Beach at the Brazilian Court. Jean’s sparkling cocktail dress is by Oscar de la Renta. The fashion icon was on her way to the French Heritage Society Gala. 

CeCe Black With Jean Shafiroff And Sharon Bush Stunning Jean Shafiroff attended The French Heritage Society (FHS) gala as they celebrated its 35th Anniversary with an “On the Riviera” themed cocktail dînatoire soirée, where they announced they will award 1.1 million dollars for 21 restoration projects throughout France and the United States in 2017. Held at a private club in Manhattan, the event was presented by the Ambassador of France to the U.S. Gérard Araud, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations François Delattre and Mrs. Sophie L’Hélias-Delattre, Consul General of France in New York Ms. Anne-Claire Legendre, Cultural Counselor of the French Embassy in the United States Mrs. Bénédicte de Montlaur and Mr. Keith Yazmir, and the soirée chairs CeCe Black, Jean Shafiroff, Ann Van Ness, Maureen M. Nash, Jay R. Paul, Xavier Flouret and Silvina Leone with New York Chapter Chairs, Odile de Schiétère-Longchampt and Guy N. Robinson. ...

Jean Shafiroff With Elizabeth Stribling And CeCe Black The French Heritage Society held its Annual Palm Beach Dinner recently at Club Colette. Approximately 150 guests wined and dined on a French dinner prepared especially for the occasion. Funds raised will be used for restoration of architectural sites and student scholarships in France. In attendance were board member Jean Shafiroff, French Heritage Society president, Elizabeth Stribling and board member, CeCe Black. For more information, go to www.frenchheritagesociety.org .

**** Honors Juan Pablo Molyneux And Champagne Taittinger Photos By: Owen Hoffman / Patrick McMullan **** Martin And Jean Shafiroff Anne And Willian Van Ness French Heritage Society (FHS) honored Juan Pablo Molyneux and Champagne Taittinger, represented by Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, with a festive Gala Dinner Dance at The Pierre Hotel. The Gala included an elegant dinner with music and dancing to the sounds of The Bob Hardwick Sound, and raised over $340,000.  Deborah And Chuck Royce Prem Lachman & Liz McDermott The event was held under the High Patronage of His Excellency Gérard Araud, Ambassador of France to the U.S., His Excellency François Delattre, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations; The Honorable Bertrand Lortholary, Consul General of France in New York; and Bénédicte de Montlaur, Cultural Counselor of the French Embassy in the United States, and in the presence of FHS Chairman Elizabeth...

**** NEW YORK SOCIETY Photos By: James Edstrom **** Jean Shafiroff With Elizabeth Stribling And CeCe Black Chiu-Ti Jansen Jean and Martin Shafiroff hosted a pre-summer solstice cocktail kickoff event in honor of the French Heritage Society (FHS) at their Park Avenue home. The philanthropic couple welcomed guests into their home to learn more about the work the Society does throughout the year, and to raise awareness of the forthcoming Gala, taking place on November 18th. Tony Bowles & Jasmine Parks Margo Langenberg Jean Shafiroff & Cole Rumbough Midway through the event, FHS Chairman of the Board, Elizabeth F. Stribling, and Gala Chairs Jean Shafiroff and Cece Black, thanked guests for attending and gave a short talk explaining how projects are selected for FHS to support. Additional Gala Chairs for the November event in attendance included; Deborah Royce, Ann Vann Ness, Ursula Lowerre, Kazie Metzger and Jean Doyen de ...

**** SOCIETY AT THE PIERRE NEW YORK **** Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff And CeCe Black Victor de Souza And Jean Shafiroff Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff was photographed at The French Heritage Society Gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York City the last night. Mrs. Shafiroff is on the Board of  The French Heritage Society and was also a co-chair of the event. Her stunning dress was designed by Oscar de la Renta.  ABOUT THE FRENCH HERITAGE SOCIETY The French Heritage Society is dedicated to protecting the French architectural legacy both in France and the United States with particular emphasis on raising funds for preservation and education. The society fosters long-established French-American relationships through cultural exchanges as it strives to ensure that the treasures of our shared heritage will survive to inspire future generations. Its thirteen chapters in the US and one in Paris have supported the restoration of near...