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  Salvatore Ferragamo Jr House of Vanderbilt, the first official family office of the Vanderbilt family founded by Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, today announced the appointment of Salvatore Ferragamo Jr. to its Advisory Board. A steward of one of Italy’s most iconic luxury dynasties and an entrepreneur with deep interests across wine, hospitality, and global lifestyle ventures, Ferragamo brings multi-generational brand leadership, operational expertise, and international perspective to the platform. The appointment underscores House of Vanderbilt’s continued evolution into a global platform bridging legacy heritage with next-generation enterprise and influence. Ferragamo’s experience navigating the intersection of family governance, luxury branding, hospitality investment, and cultural stewardship reflects the type of cross-border, multi-sector leadership that defines modern family enterprise. “Salvatore represents a rare blend of heritage and forward-looking entrepreneurship,” said ...

Marshall Davis With Brent Wright And Carmen Morris   Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin brought her SohoMuse Platform to B. Wright Leadership Academy in Miami, launching the school’s new Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Girls Leadership Outreach Program, an initiative designed to put students in direct contact with mentors and guest speakers from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. The program, at the B. Wright Leadership Academy is a private K-12 school that describes its mission as providing a safe and nurturing environment while promoting students’ social, emotional, physical, technology, and cognitive development, with a strong emphasis on arts and technology.  The school also positions itself as an education change agent focused on bridging learning gaps and expanding access to high quality education for underserved and challenged communities.   The Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Girls Leadership Outreach Program is structured as a year-long enrichment syllabus...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin With Ian Duncan Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin welcomed guests to an exclusive House of Vanderbilt gathering in Palm Beach, where the brand hosted a chic and intimate event in partnership with Riverside Luxury Cruises and Kajora Family Office Network. Held in the heart of Palm Beach, the gathering reflected the refined sensibility and relationship driven approach that defines the House of Vanderbilt. Under the leadership of Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, House of Vanderbilt has emerged as a modern platform rooted in heritage, elegance and entrepreneurial vision, and the evening offered a fitting expression of that identity. Guests were invited to connect in an elevated setting designed to foster conversation, collaboration and the shared appreciation of luxury, culture and meaningful partnership. The event also underlined Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin’s distinct role in carrying a celebrated American legacy into the present day through contemporary brand building...

  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...

  Matt Dillon With Diana Mahrach & Prince Mario Max Fashion designer Diana Mahrach presented her latest runway collection during New York Fashion Week, unveiling a bold new chapter during the 30th anniversary year of Diana Mahrach where Old Hollywood glamour meets contemporary style. The new collection is inspired by iconic Hollywood hair and makeup, reimagined through vintage, old world silhouettes. Expect couture statements including paillettes, dramatic puff sleeves, and a rich palette built around black, blush pink, golden hues, and subtle pewter accents. The runway presentation also introduced a menswear line rooted in classic Hollywood style and updated with modern, trend forward twists. The result is a cinematic point of view that blends the glamour of Arabian opulence, the refinement of French elegance, and the unmistakable edge of Manhattan. Rich fabrics, intricate hand embroidery, and opulent detailing reflected Diana Mahrach’s signature devotion to artistry, while sl...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin With Students From B. Wright Leadership Academy Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin will bring her SohoMuse Platform to B. Wright Leadership Academy in Miami on Thursday, March 5th, launching the school’s new Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Girls Leadership Outreach Program, an initiative designed to put students in direct contact with mentors and guest speakers from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. The program launch is set at the B. Wright Leadership Academy, a private K-12 school that describes its mission as providing a safe and nurturing environment while promoting students’ social, emotional, physical, technology, and cognitive development, with a strong emphasis on arts and technology.  The school also positions itself as an education change agent focused on bridging learning gaps and expanding access to high quality education for underserved and challenged communities.   The Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Girls Leadership Outr...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt-Costin Entrepreneur and seventh-generation Vanderbilt icon Consuelo Vanderbilt-Costin was honored with the Legacy & Leadership Award at the Latin Fashion Awards 2025, hosted by Latin Fashion Week Washington, at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington, DC. Celebrated for blending heritage with fresh, modern glamour, Vanderbilt-Costin continues to make her mark in today’s fashion world through creativity, philanthropy, and signature style. With her Homage Jewelry collection for HSN, she reimagined the timeless elegance of her family’s Gilded Age roots — an homage to five generations of women — transforming it into pearls and diamonds designed for the 21st century: polished, wearable, and made to shine in real life. The evening carried special meaning as the Latin Fashion Awards spotlight trailblazers from Latin America, the Iberian diaspora, and global voices redefining fashion through culture and innovation. Guided by the night’s motto, “Empower, Sustain,...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt-Costin   Entrepreneur, recording artist, and philanthropist Consuelo Vanderbilt-Costin — founder of SohoMuse today delivers her opening remarks as President of the 2025 Sessions of the Council of Global Change (CGC) at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. In her address titled “Sovereign Pathways for Development,” Vanderbilt-Costin calls for a redefinition of global cooperation grounded in both national identity and shared progress. “True development is never imposed from the outside,” she said. “Sovereignty is not isolation—it is strategic participation.”  Drawing on her family’s legacy of innovation and public service, Vanderbilt-Costin underscored the need to translate ideals into measurable systems that unite government, technology, and culture. As leader of the CGC Sessions under the overall leadership of David Sanchez, Secretary-General Council of Global Change, Consuelo champions a pragmatic framework that empowers nations through res...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Entrepreneur, recording artist, and philanthropist Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin will deliver a special presentation at “Unlock the Playbook of the World’s Leading Brands”, an exclusive business and investment forum hosted by Star Legend XP at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm ET, followed by a networking reception. Held at the Lowenstein E. Gerald Corrigan Conference Center, this one-day event convenes top minds in finance, branding, and innovation to explore strategies driving the world’s most influential companies and family offices. Vanderbilt Costin’s keynote presentation, titled “When Timeless Legacy Meets Innovation and Global Philanthropy,” will examine how purpose-driven leadership and visionary creativity intersect to build enduring global brands. Through her multifaceted career spanning music, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy, Costin continues to redefine what it means to balance legacy and...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt With Romero Britto & Ximena Kavelakas Billboard Recording Artist, Entrepreneur Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin and designer Ximena Kavalekas held an exclusive reception in Palm Beach to debut the recently launched line of classic, elegant and contemporary clutches to the fashionable set at fashion boutique, Marina St. Barth.  Guests had the opportunity to see the clutch collection premiere in Palm Beach while sipping on Biatch Tequila. Those who engaged in the shopping spirit also helped local charity, the Center for Family Services Palm Beach County whose works are as well-known as their fundraising event, the old Bags Luncheon. Gift bags supplied by the team at Rowe Plastic Surgery added the final touch to an elegant afternoon.  The new collection of clutches, designed by Kavalekas and Vanderbilt Costin and made in Italy, come in three colors: black, royal blue, and nude.  The structured clutches have an adjustable, interchangeable strap and a ...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin With Ximena Kavelakas Billboard Recording Artist, Entrepreneur Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin and designer Ximena Kavalekas have teamed up to create a new line of clutches which aim to be “classic, elegant and contemporary,” Vanderbilt Costin said, at an exclusive sneak peek held at New York’s exclusive Hotel, The Mark.  The new collection of clutches, designed by Kavalekas and Vanderbilt Costin, feature a gold strap and comes in three colors: black, royal blue, and nude.  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin is a Billboard-charting artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist who has performed alongside Joe Cocker Mya Tweet and many others  and is the co-founder of SohoMuse, a networking site for creatives. She is also the great-great-great niece of Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Duchess of Marlborough, and a seventh-generation descendant of shipping and railroad industrialist Cornelius Vanderbilt. Having grown up in England and studied in Italy, she is a fixtur...

  Marcelo Goulart With Lourdes Castillo, Calvin Cooper, Sofia Victoria de la Pena, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Keith Diamond & Samuel Schler   ARTEdeFashion (ADF) and Experience Club presented one of the most the highly anticipated events at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024. The event, presented by Safra National Bank – Dinner of the Year @ Art Week was a captivating celebration combining creativity, showcasing exclusive fashion and a special dinner which took place at the iconic New World Center in Miami Beach, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry, guests at the event included ultra-high-net-worth individuals, CEOs, fashion influencers, cultural leaders, and socialites from Miami, Latin America, and beyond.  Experience Club US is an exclusive platform that connects CEOs, C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and investors through high-quality networking and value creation events. ARTEdeFashion is an innovative platform and digital series that showcases ...

  Jean Shafiroff Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Philanthropist, author and TV host, Jean Shafiroff hosted a reception at the Hotel Croydon in Miami Beach, FL to celebrate the start of Art Basel Miami 2024. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served as guests, celebrities, and art enthusiasts converged on the South Beach hot spot in celebration of one of the biggest art events of the year.  Leading galleries from five continents are exhibiting significant works by Master of Modern and contemporary art, as well as a new generation of emerging stars, at this year's Art Basel show.   Jean Shafiroff Pamela Morgan Nicole Noonan Notable attendees at the reception held at the Hotel Croydon included: Jean Shafiroff, Diane Lieberman, Alan Lieberman, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Nicole Noonan, Steve Knobel, Pamela Morgan, Jason Bauch, Sue Belle, April Zhang-Autio, John Arundel, Christopher Leake, Dennis Scholl, Detlef Vormschlag, Maria Elena Paganini, Paige Boller, and Karen Starosta-Gilin...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin The handbag designer Ximena Kavalekas and Billboard Recording Artist, Entrepreneur Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin team up for a new line of clutches to be released on December 11th, 2024 which aim to be “classic, elegant and contemporary,” Vanderbilt Costin said.   Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin is a Billboard-charting artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist who has performed alongside Joe Cocker Mya Tweet and many others  and is the co-founder of SohoMuse, a networking site for creatives. She is also the great-great-great niece of Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Duchess of Marlborough, and a seventh-generation descendant of shipping and railroad industrialist Cornelius Vanderbilt. Having grown up in England and studied in Italy, she is a fixture in the fashion world and was recently a judge at the Elysian Impact’s second annual Catwalk Furbaby runway show at New York Fashion Week. Vanderbilt Costin also recently released her own line of jewelry on HSN calle...