Times Square Gossip

  Marina Cocher Bergés Marina St Barth, the luxury resort wear brand founded by Marina Cocher Bergés, welcomed guests to its new Southampton boutique over Memorial Day weekend for a celebration marking both the start of the Hamptons summer season and the brand’s 20th anniversary. Located at 54 Jobs Lane, the Southampton boutique brings Marina St Barth’s signature sense of island elegance, casual glamour and bohemian chic to one of the East End’s most iconic shopping destinations. The gathering offered guests a first look at the brand’s curated world of resort wear, accessories and statement pieces designed for sun-drenched days, coastal evenings, travel, entertaining and life on the move. Maribel Lieberman   Donna Rubin The celebration also honored a milestone year for Marina Cocher Bergés, whose brand has grown over two decades from a deeply personal vision into a destination for women seeking effortless pieces with distinction, color, texture and a global point of view. With...

Antonella Bertello Maria van Vlodrop Antonella Bertello, owner of The Baker House 1650, welcomed guests to a Memorial Day weekend Social Summer Hour Soiree at the historic East Hampton inn. Held at The Baker House 1650, 181 Main Street, the gathering marked the unofficial start of the Hamptons summer season with cocktails, conversation and a relaxed garden-party spirit. The afternoon brought together friends, supporters and Hamptons regulars at East Hampton’s most distinctive boutique hotel.    Jeffrey Bradford With Norah Lawlor Suzan Kremer And Jerry Kremer Bill Boggs Antonella Bertello, owner of The Baker House 1650, is a strong supporter of cancer and animal welfare charities, including the Samuel Waxman Institute for Cancer and Aging, ARF Hamptons and New York City Second Chance Rescue.  The Baker House 1650,  known for its intimate atmosphere, historic setting and refined approach to East End hospitality,  recently received recognition from Condé Nast Johan...

  Antonella Bertello As Women’s History Month is celebrated each March, it offers a timely reminder that the story of progress is often written by women whose vision, resilience and leadership transform industries, elevate communities and inspire the next generation. Across hospitality, fashion, art, philanthropy, publishing and entrepreneurship, women continue to lead with imagination and purpose, proving that success is most powerful when it creates opportunity for others. This season, a standout group of women are being recognized for the singular way each has helped shape her field. Together, they represent a dynamic cross section of accomplishment, from hoteliers and boutique owners to gallerists, founders, philanthropists and cultural connectors, all united by innovation, tenacity and the ability to turn personal vision into public impact. Antonella Bertello  In hospitality, Antonella Bertello continues to define elevated East End living through The Baker House 1650, the...

  Jean Shafiroff   Antonella Bertello Roger Sichel And Ilene Sichel  As the Hamptons summer season draws to a close, The Baker House 1650 once again proved why it remains one of the East End’s most beloved and storied destinations. The historic East Hampton inn welcomed guests for a sparkling summer reception featuring Parisian high-jewelry Maison Messika, capping off a season of coastal glamour with an evening that embodied timeless Hamptons style.  Long regarded as a crown jewel of East Hampton, The Baker House 1650 blends old-world charm with contemporary sophistication. Over the Labor Day holiday, the property’s lush gardens and sweeping terraces became the perfect stage for friends, tastemakers, and summer residents to gather in celebration of another vibrant season.   Agata Byrne With Gerard Byrne Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe The Messika reception was one of the weekend’s highlights, as guests sipped champagne and admired curated displays of the Maiso...

Jean Shafiroff With Shelter Puppy   The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation hosted their 10th Annual Unconditional Love Dinner Dance on Saturday, July 20th, 2019. The event took place under the tents at Wickapogue and Old Town Roads in Southampton, NY - starting with a cocktail hour, followed by a parade by staff of animals cared for by the Shelter, live auction, dinner and dancing. Jean Shafiroff And Beth Ostrosky Stern Gregory Dryer and Kim Renk The Event Chair was Jean Shafiroff and the Honoree Aimee Sadler, Founder & CEO of Dogs Playing for Life. Gregory D’Elia emceed the event, The 2019 Gala’s Host Committee included: Randi Schatz, Amy Cosman, Antonella Bertello, Missy Hargraves, and Sharon Kerr. The Junior Chair is Kate McEntee, and Junior Co-Chairs include: Kingsley Crawford, Jenny Dwork, and Merritt Piro. The 2019 Media Sponsor was Hamptons Magazine. Entertainment was provided by Elan Artists’ Nation with dinner catered by Stone Creek Inn. ...

Ian Duke With Nicole Miller, Lidia Bastianich, Dr. Samuel Waxman & Antonella Bertello The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) along with luminaries in cuisine, fashion and real estate whom the Foundation will honor at the 15th Annual Hamptons Happening charity fundraiser, rang the Closing Bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square the other day. Celebrity chef and Emmy-Award winner Lidia Bastianich, acclaimed fashion designer Nicole Miller, restaurateur Ian Duke, and real estate entrepreneur Antonella Bertello joined SWCRF founder and CEO, Samuel Waxman, MD and more than 30 supporters, board members and staff at NASDAQ. Bastianich, Miller, Duke, and Bertello will receive honor awards for their support of cancer research at the annual food and wine event this Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Bridgehampton, NY, an annual and popular summer fundraiser held in the Hamptons hosted by the SWCRF. “These inspirational and accomplished individuals have made e...

Jean Shafiroff With Dennis Basso Dennis Basso With Marion Waxman & Dr. Samuel Waxman Maria Fishel Iconic fashion designer Dennis Basso presented an exclusive fashion show to a sold-out crowd at the 6th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Ladies Luncheon that raised $40,000 to benefit the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF). Kathleen Giordano Avril Graham   Jean Shafiroff With Don Lemon In its sixth year, the event has grown to become one of the must-attend spring charity events for New York City’s most fashionable and elegant philanthropists to raise money for groundbreaking cancer research. This year, the event featured Mr. Basso and drew more than 100 fans and customers of his sophisticated designs, some who wore their favorite Dennis Basso “couture” dresses. For the second consecutive year, Susan Gutfreund hosted the event at her famed Fifth Avenue home. Before the fashion show commenced, master of ceremonies Don Lemon...