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  Bradford Rand Kenneth Fishel And Maria Fishel Bradford Rand and the RAND Luxury team presented the 2025 Hamptons Concours at the magnificent private estate of Maria and Kenneth Fishel in Bridgehampton. This invitation-only, red-carpet automotive lifestyle event benefited the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). The 2025 Hamptons Concours was RAND Luxury’s largest Hamptons event in its nearly 20 year history that featured an awe-inspiring display of over $100 million worth of rare Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, and Aston Martin motorcars, meticulously curated to delight over 700 automobile connoisseurs, collectors, and high-net-worth guests. Ferrari and Porsche motorcars were judged by a series of top automotive connoisseurs and on a lighter note, The “Sexiest Car Award” was presented by Candice Bushnell, author, television producer and inspiration of the Emmy & Golden Globe Award Winning Series “Sex in the City!”   Aliana Lohan And Dina Lohan   Leesa Rowland ...

  Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel Jean Shafiroff A quintessentially British affair unfolded in the heart of the Hamptons as luxury brand Asprey of London brought its signature elegance and heritage to Bridgehampton for a Summer Garden party event hosted by Kenneth and Maria Fishel at their private estate. The exclusive afternoon affair gathered a curated guest list of socialites and tastemakers to celebrate the best of British craftsmanship and high summer hospitality, framed by sweeping lawns and sculpted gardens under the Hamptons sun. Grace Pastor With Katherine Steno, Gale Brophy,  Andrea Catsimatidis And Ava Dohohalova   Not only was the event visually exquisite, courtesy of Objet d’Art from Asprey of London, but guests also enjoyed the voice of Maria Abous, one of the star performers of this season’s Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea cabaret series produced by Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone of LTV Studios. who serenaded guests with classical melodies.  Guests...

  Hamptons Invite Bradford Rand of RAND Luxury proudly presents the return of the highly anticipated Hamptons Concours, taking place on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the magnificent private estate of Maria and Kenneth Fishel in Bridgehampton. This invitation-only, red-carpet automotive lifestyle event will benefit the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). Now in its latest evolution, the 2025 Hamptons Concours will feature an awe-inspiring display of over $100 million worth of rare Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, and Aston Martin motorcars, meticulously curated to delight automobile connoisseurs, collectors, and high-net-worth guests. Ferrari and Porsche motorcars shall be judged by a series of top automotive connoisseurs! On a lighter note, The “Sexiest Car Award” shall be chosen by none other than Candice Bushnell, author, television producer and inspiration of the Emmy & Golden Globe Award Winning Series “Sex in the City!”  The day promises ...

  Dr. Samuel Waxman With Marion Waxman Jean Shafiroff The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) held the 27th Annual Collaborating for A Cure Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. This year’s event honored Mike Rawls, chief executive officer at Xome Holdings LLC. Rawls received the 2024 Distinguished Business Leader Award for his steadfast commitment to supporting cancer research. The Gala raised more than $3.1 million for critical cancer research.  SWCRF is recognized as being a leader in an international movement to invest more funding in science aimed at stemming the global rising incidence of cancer due to aging. Most recently, the Foundation joined forces with organizations such as the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, Israel Cancer Research Fund, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Melanoma Research Alliance, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, and others to spearhead research to better understand the complex link between aging and cancer....

  Maria Fishel With Kenneth Fishel Elisa DiStefano Haiti Air Ambulance (HAA), an established New York based 501(c)(3) non-profit, which since 2014 has been the only charity helicopter air ambulance service dedicated to serving the 11.4 million people of Haiti held their first reception in the Hamptons to introduce the critical role of the organization.  Over the past decade, Haiti Air Ambulance has flown over 2,000 missions, triaging, treating and transporting patients from remote and underserved areas to hospitals equipped to provide the specialized care they require. Over 40% of its patients are pregnant mothers and newborns.  HAA’s commitment to saving lives and improving healthcare access in Haiti has made a profound impact on the country’s medical landscape.   Pat Dolan Leesa Rowland Jerry Della Femina With Judy Licht, Angela LaGreca & Contessa Bernadette Piccolina HAA brought the story of their invaluable work to the Hamptons with a special reception, “Savi...

  Melissa Rand With Bradford Rand Jean Shafiroff Kenneth Fishel With Maria Fishel, Alexandra Fishel & Bradley Fishel Bradford Rand and his team including Andrew Levitt at the world-renowned events company RAND Luxury produced a private charity brunch & concours in collaboration with Ferrari of Long Island, Manhattan Motorcars, Morgan Stanley, Rémy Martin / Louis XIII and more. The exclusive, Invitation-Only concours was Sold Out well in advance and was hosted at the Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth & Maria Fishel. The Event benefitted The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). The annual event showcased one of the largest gatherings of collectible spectacular vintage and new Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, McLarens, Rolls-Royce Motorcars the Hamptons has ever seen whose combined value was estimated at over $100 Million. A series of automotive connoisseurs and celebrity judges reviewed nearly 200 Ferrari & Porsche motorcars in the judged concours led by Chief J...

  Julie Auclair With Kenneth Fishel, Maria Fishel, Alexandra Fishel & Bradley Fishel Maria and Kenneth Fishel welcomed guests to their Bridgehampton, NY estate for an exclusive Pre-Polo VIP reception in support of the Opera Italiana is in the Air to be held Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at Bandshell Plaza in Central Park, New York City. Opera Italiana is collaborating with Juilliard Pre College and is active in music therapy through programs with Memorial Sloan Kettering and Children’s National Hospital.  The previous Opera Italiana performance in Washington DC at the Lincoln Memorial attracted near 10,000 people who gave a standing ovation to the event.   Maria Fishel And Alvise Casellati Leesa Rowland Guests mingled at the Fishel’s soiree and met Founder & Music Director Alvise Casellati and were serenaded by Opera soprano, Maria Natale whose performance enraptured guests leading to two encores prior to watching the second of two annual Polo Hamptons Polo at the...

  Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel Ellen Vaughan And Maria Fishel Jean Shafiroff Maria and Kenneth Fishel welcomed guests to their Bridgehampton, NY estate for an exclusive Pre-Polo VIP reception in support of the Center for Family Services Palm Beach County Old Bags Luncheon to be held next year at the Breakers, Palm Beach. Guests mingled at the Fishel’s soiree prior to watching the first of two annual Hamptons Polo matches enjoying Biatch tequila. In a tribute to the classic values of the sport attendees were encouraged to wear stylish hats.   Ann Coulter Christie Brinkley Nicole Miller Leesa Rowland Notable attendees included: Maria Fishel, Kenneth Fishel, Jean Shafiroff, Ellen Vaughan, Candace Bushnell, Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Margaret Josephs, Nicole Miller, Julia Haart, Antoine Verglas, Andrea Catsimatidis, Ann Coulter, Leesa Rowland, Chloe Melas, Tom Ierna, Brandon Lanker, and Lexi Barbuto.   Candace Bushnell After the Fishel’s soiree, guests made their way...

  Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel Marion Waxman And Dr. Samuel Waxman Jean Shafiroff Over 400 guests attended the 20th Annual Hamptons Happening, one of the Hamptons’ most-anticipated summer charity social events which this year raised $450,000 - the largest sum raised for this event in ths past decade.  The event took place on the beautiful Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel. Funds raised will support groundbreaking research funded by the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), a leading international organization dedicated to eradicating cancer. Sarah Wragge And Chris Wragge With Family   Cheri Kaufman During the event, SWCRF presented Arthur F. Backal (Chief Executive Officer, Backal Hospitality Group) with the 2024 Distinguished Hospitality Award, Chef Francois Payard (Southold Social) received the Distinguished Restaurateur Award. Cheri Kaufman (CEO C iGive, Founding Partner, Kaufman Astoria Studios) is the 2024 Distinguished Businesswom...

  Dina Lohan Elena Gibbs With Chanel Omari & Dina Lohan The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) hosted a special Cocktail Party on Monday, April 15th, 2024, at Versa in New York City to kickoff two vital SWCRF fundraising events: the 20th Annual Hamptons Happening and the Step Up To Turn Off Cancer endurance event.  Events such as these have allowed SWCRF to invest more than $120 million towards collaborative cancer research programs, supporting hundreds of investigators around the world. SWCRF-funded scientists have made many breakthrough discoveries in the fight against cancer.  Bill Sclight With Cheri Kaufman    Ken Fishel With Maria Fishel   Notable attendees included: Dr. Samuel Waxman, SWCRF CEO and Founder, this year’s Hamptons Happening honorees Arthur F. Backal, CEO Backal Hospitality Group and Cheri Kaufman, CEO C iGive and Founding Partner, Kaufman Studios, Stephen Kliegerman, President Development Marketing Brown Harris Stevens,...