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  Zang Toi With Jean Shafiroff And Malan Breton Spotted: Celebrity philanthropist Jean Shafiroff with Fashion Designers Malan Breton and Zang Toi at the Mark Hotel. The celebrity philanthropist was spotted being affectionately kissed by fashion designers, Malan Breton and Zang Toi outside The Mark Hotel in New York City on a hot night in mid-July. Reportedly, Jean Shafiroff was dining with Malan Breton when Zang Toi came by  with friend, Patrick Michael. Both fashion designers were in New York working on their Fall 2021 Fashion Shows.  Jean  Shafiroff was in New York for an interview for a new magazine cover feature to come out in Fall 2021.   The three good friends all managed to have a little fun moment together. Photo Courtesy Of Rose Billings

  Malan Breton With Jean Shafiroff And Ramona Singer Rita Cosby And Tomaczek Bednarek  Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon at the upscale, stylish, art-adorned restaurant Michael’s New York. The distinguished guests enjoyed a specialty menu in the private dining room that was decorated with French flags in honor of Bastille Day. Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Malan Breton, Ramona Singer, Zang Toi, Hunt Slonem, Susan B. Taylor, Rita Cobsy, Dr. Penny Grant, Susan Gutfreund, Nicole Noonan, Flo Anthony, Lee Fryd, Ann Van Ness, Randi Schatz, Christopher Cameron, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Marilyn Crawford, Jonathan Marder, Ernest Schmatola, Marilyn Kirschner, Laurel Marcus, Matt Rich, Paola Rosenshein, Peter Thomas Roth, Patricia Shiah, Maria Fishel, Lieba Nesis, Couri Hay, Carole Belladora, David Hochberg, Cheri Kaufman, Alisa Roever, Victoria Wyman, Roy Kean, and ...

                                                       File Photo Zang Toi Story By Lieba Nesis -- Anyone who is familiar with Zang Toi knows few people love the United States and New York City more than the famed designer. The 58-year-old Malaysian born Toi came to the States 38 years ago and has become the darling of the fashion world. His youthful looks, wide smile, and effervescent personality are part of the Zang package-but it’s his perfectly constructed and tailored clothing that keep the clients coming back decades later. He counts the Trumps, Marla Maples, Kimberly Guilfoyle, and dozens of socialites as friends while globetrotting the world fitting royalty and fashionistas. His show on Saturday Feb 8, 2020 which gathere...

Jean Shafiroff And Martin Shafiroff Dr. Penny Grant And Sophia Bishop New York, NY – On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, philanthropist and Mission Society Board member, Jean Shafiroff, hosted a gathering to kick off the holiday season and celebrate the Mission Society’s impact on New York City. With over 100 guests in attendance, Ms. Shafiroff welcomed family and friends to “party with a purpose” by learning more about the Mission Society’s educational programs and getting involved in the organization. Guests included Mission Society President, Elsie McCabe Thompson, and New York State Assembly Member, Rebecca Seawright, among others. Ruth Miller With Jean Shafiroff And Sharon Bush Elsie McCabe Thompson & Rebecca Seawright “The holidays can be a difficult time for many of the families that the Mission Society serves. I hope this gathering inspires people to learn more about our impactful programs and to give back to help lift others up. Every child deserves ...

Rachel Zoe Elena Kurnosova With Zang Toi Edmiston Yachts and polo icon Nacho Figueras hosted the first annual Edmiston Charity Chukka, presented by luxury destination Amaala, at the Ashkenazy family estate in Water Mill. Supported by Feadship, NetJets, Hublot, de Grisogono, Overfinch, Berkeley Travel, Zang Toi, and other venerable partners, the event benefited Stonybrook Southampton Hospital. Kelly Killoren Bensimon Erica Pelosini Recalling the glorious days of polo in the Hamptons, Edmiston President, Robert Shepherd, remarks that “we were pleased to work with Nacho Figueras again to bring this kind of experience back to the Hamptons. Our goal was to create a curated day for the whole family, featuring a polo match, gourmet cuisine, sublime beverages, kid’s activities, classic cars, cutting edge yachts, fashion, spa services and luxury lifestyle amenities.” Inspired by the elegant polo events of the past, the Edmiston Charity Chukka rendered a luxurious a...

Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff With Kim Maresca & Miss U.S.A. Sarah Rose Summers Story & Photos By Lieba Nesi s -- It is rare to attend a fashion show and be greeted by Secret Service unless you are Zang Toi and dress Ivana Trump, Jean Shafiroff  and Marla Maples. Toi dresses royalty all over the world and celebrities including Sharon Stone, Meg Ryan and Pattie LaBelle.  Those who don't know fashion darling Toi are surprised to learn that he is 57 since he looks 37 and that he was born in the Kuala Krai district in Kelantan Malaysia. He arrived in New York City at the age of 19 and attended the Parsons School of Design, eventually opening his own atelier in 1989.  Zang's shows are romantic, exciting and elegant. The attendees are friends, family, customers and lovers of Zang and his fashion. This evening was extremely special to Zang as he was celebrating arriving in New York 38 years ago and he paid homage to the America he cherishes and appre...

**** HIGH SOCIETY Photographs By: Patrick McMullan **** Jean Shafiroff In Fashion Jean Shafiroff And Greg Kelly Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon on Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 at traditional French restaurant Omar at Vaucluse in New York City. The luncheon, observing the national French holiday, coincided with France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup™ victory, giving Shafiroff and her 45 distinguished guests more reason to celebrate. Jean Shafiroff With Ann Rapp Lucia Hwong Gordon With Lauren Day Roberts & Chiu-Ti Jansen Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, celebrity Greg Kelly, fashion designers Zang Toi and Victor dE Souza, Margo Catsimatidis, Susan Gutfreund, Liliana Cavendish, Basha Riddick, Ann Rapp, Roy Kean, Larry Kaiser, Laurel Marcus, Annette De Lorenzo, Mani Kamboj, Anka Palitz, Lee Fryd, Christopher Pape, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Maria Fishel, Chiu-Ti Jansen, Alejandra Sacasa, Gilda Sac...

 **** NEW YORK FASHION WEEK     Story By: Lieba Nesis **** Jean Shafiroff And Zang Toi Malaysian designer Zang Toi, 56, held his fashion show this week at Pier 59 studios.  Zang, who was awarded a knighthood by the Sultan of Kelantan in 1997 and given the title of "Datuk" by the King of Malaysia in 2013 is a darling of the New York social set for both his incredible accomplishments and his winning demeanor. Toi is a graduate of Parsons School of Design and opened his own atelier in 1989 with a modest collection of sarongs, suits and dresses. He has since dressed Sharon Stone, Meg Ryan, Jean Shafiroff, Ivana Trump, Patti Labelle and many other luminaries. His clothing is available in the couture department at Nordstrom, fine specialty boutiques and at his store on 1046 Lexington Avenue. Zang is an original and he spreads goodwill wherever he goes.  On The Runway The highlight of fashion week was attending his show bec...

  **** FASHION WEEK NYC Story And Photos By:  Lieba Nesis ****   Jean Shafiroff With Zang Toi   Patti Labelle With Ivana Trump Bella Oelmann With David Foster, Kimberly Guilfoyle And Bill Hemmer Zang Toi's fabulous Spring 2018 collection was shown at Skylight Clarkson Square last night for fashion week.   Zang is a Malaysian born designer who is known to dress royalty and society -- and is one of those fashion stars whom everybody adores. Zang is famous for his elaborately embroidered velvet capes and caftans but today he showed he was a proficient designer who can master all genres. The clothing was much more demure than a typical Zang show but the beauty was still there. Zang is a perfectionist and it showed in every aspect of the presentation including the Zang Toi heels and jewelry chokers that adorned the model's necks. Zang is a master at color blocking and today he mixed emerald green and black, turquoise...

**** Zang Takes Us On a Delightful Detour to Giverny Story & Photo By: Lieba Nesis **** Jean Shafiroff With Zang Toi Zang Toi held his fashion show the other day at Pier 59 with a supposed starting time of 7 PM. Anyone who has participated in fashion week knows that most shows begin at least a half hour late and Zang's was no different. What does differentiate a Zang event is that most of the attendees are in love with the man behind the label and that was readily apparent in the boisterous room. Zang entitled his collection the "Glorious Giverny Garden" and from the minute it began I was transported to the Paris of old- where croissants and couture were the reigning preoccupations. Giverny is a village in the Upper Normandy region of France and it is known as the place where painter Claude Monet lived and worked from 1883 until his death in 1926. Zang, 55, tapped into this beauty for his collection which featured glorious music ...

Jean Shafiroff With Zang Toi Tonight Zang Toi held his Fall 2016 Fashion Show at Pier 59 at Chelsea Piers. Approximately 500 people turned out including celebrities, friends and fans- to cheer the very talented Malaysian/American Fashion Designer. His rich creations highlighted the sumptuous colors of Asia. Bright orange reds, purples and luminous blacks flowed down the runway. The dazzling creations kept the audience mesmerized. Fashion icon Jean Shafiroff was photographed backstage looking truly fashionable. In 1997, Zang Toi was knighted in his homeland of Malaysia. In 2013 he was given the title of Datuk by the King of Malaysia.

Jean Shafiroff And Elsie McCabe Thompson Zang Toi Jean Shafiroff held a private holiday luncheon in honor of The New York Mission Society at Michael’s New York. Those in attendance included Jean Shafiroff (Philanthropist & Activist); Elsie McCabe Thompson (President, The New York Mission Society); Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia; Zang Toi (Designer); Jeanne Lawrence (Writer, New York Social Diary); Geoffrey Bradfield (Interior Designer); Ann Rapp; Barbara Tober; CeCe Black; George Gurley; Kevin Roche; Ben Widdecombe; Randi Schatz (President, AVENUE Magazine); Edgar Batista; Andrea Greeven Douzet (Publisher, Manhattan Magazine); Carole Belladora; Craig Dix, Chele Chiavacci-Farley; Chiu-Ti Jansen; Lee Fryd; Roy Kean;  Alison Minton (Contributor, New York Social Diary); Marilyn Kirschner (Editor, TheLookOnline); Ernest Schmatolla (Founder, TheLookOnline); and Victor De Souza (Designer). A donation on behalf of each guest was made in honor of The New York Missio...

In Fashion Jean Shafiroff Fashion icon Jean Shafiroff was recently photographed wearing a stunning Zang Toi gold beaded gown.  Photo Courtesy Of: Michale Paniccia

Jean Shafiroff Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff looked stunning even in the cold New York City weather, as she attended Zang Toi's party for the Human Right's Foundation at the famed designers showroom. Mrs. Shafiroff was in fashion wearing Zang Toi.

**** The New Yorker's For Children Gala **** Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Recently The New Yorker's For Children Gala was held at Cipriani's 42nd Street. Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff was snapped in a very high fashion Gown by designer Zang Toi. The event raised needed monies for children with AIDS in foster care in New York City.  Find out how you can help this great cause by visiting their website HERE .  Photo By: Owen Hoffman/Patrick McMullan

Legend Patti Labelle Fashion designer Zang Toi of - House of Toi , presented his Spring 2008 line with the help of friend Patti LaBelle who attended the show and also gave a stunning performance. Yes, it's fashion week in New York City and Times Square Gossip will be there to show all the celebrity fun ! Patti Labelle with Zang Toi Photos By: Mark Rupp