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  Elton Ilirjani Supermodel and global genderless fashion advocate Elton Ilirjani made a commanding appearance at London Fashion Week, walking for Poet-Lab’s AW-SS26 collection, “Resistant When Opposites Break.” The show unfolded as a radical manifesto where fabric became language, and contradictions were celebrated as acts of freedom. Ilirjani, known for his striking presence on the world’s most prestigious runways, embodied the spirit of Poet-Lab’s vision—where strength collides with fragility, structure dissolves into fluidity, and fashion becomes resistance. His walk punctuated the collection’s core message: that beauty thrives in the fractures between opposites, and individuality is its boldest form of rebellion. Founded by Creative Director Giuseppe Iaciofano, Poet-Lab has been hailed for its genderless luxury streetwear, poetic minimalism, and commitment to sustainable design. This season, the collection balanced tailored edges with raw drapes, silks with cotton wools, and m...

  Elton Ilirjani The Fashion World’s eyes have been fixed on Rakuten Fashion Week in Japan at which suupaamoderu (supermodel), activist and philanthropist Elton Ilirjani participated in three stunning catwalk shows over two days for brands including House of MuaMua, and for Global Fashion Collective (GFC) - Old Fashioned Standards and Chidori.  The House of Muamua was founded in 2016. The Italian high fashion house showcases irony and bold femininity. The Brand’s philosophy is ‘I don’t give a chic’. For the creative director Ludovica Virga, fashion is fun and is not to be taken too seriously. “I’ll save the world one sparkle at a time”, she says. House of Muamua tries to be as entertaining as sustainable by using made in Italy recycled wool, PET paillettes and up-cycled denim. The debut show at Arab Fashion Week, won the best designer award and the love of celebrities like Paris Hilton, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Doja Cat, Lele Pons, Avril Lavigne, Saweetie and so on. House of Mua...

  Malan Breton Malan Breton presented his SS 2025 collection, based on the themes of Betrayal,  Revenge, and Hope during New York Fashion Week.  The collection, inspired by fairy tales of the 19th and 20th century, consists of strong, sinuous looks designed in leather, silk, summer weight wools, silk brocades, and the fine tailoring Breton has become internationally known for. Models were accessorized with Ladies Coutura Collection watches by Seiko Watch of America.  Breton composed the soundtrack for the show that was deejayed by Zeke Thomas (Son of Isiah Thomas) at the show which took place in New York City and was presented by EPNFW.  The hair team was led by stylist to the stars Marco Maranghello, and beauty team led by the Emmy Nominated Vincenza Carovillano. The Fashion Show was closed by star model, Elton Ilirjani.  An exclusive afterparty that night at DOM featured performances by Quincy, Ben Hazelwood, and the sounds of Grippa who has recently colla...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Sabine Riglos And Denise Rich The Viennese Opera Ball - the oldest and most prestigious outside of Vienna - held its annual celebration for the 68th year at The Plaza Hotel in New York City with over 400 guests, under the auspices of the U.S. Austrian Chamber of Commerce, and organized by Executive Director, Silvia Frieser and The Event Atelier. The Gala chairs for the evening were Denise Rich and Jean Shafiroff. This gala benefitted the music therapy program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with support from Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research and was “A Night inspired by ‘Aida’”, from the opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi led under the artistic direction of Daniel Serafin with Austrian conductor, Maestro Vinicius Kattah.   Silvia Frieser Elton Ilirjani The vice chairs were Peter Thomas Roth and Sylvia Hemingway. Guests of Honor and Top opera stars performed arias from the opera Aida by Verdi including Grammy Award-Winners...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Candace Bushnell Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted her annual Holiday Cocktail party at her residence in New York City. The reception was held in honor of Candace Bushnell and the New York Women's Foundation.  Everyone was in the Holiday spirit, enjoying Aphrodise bubbly Charmat rosé including special guest Candace Bushnell celebrating her one-woman show taking place in Palm Beach, the United Kingdom, Italy and Canada.    Jean Shafiroff With Malan Breton, Irina Pantaeva & Angel Pai Elton Ilirjani And Julia Ilirjani Ryan Nessing With Bianca Lopez & Roy Kean 140 Guests dressed in festive attire, including Jean, who switched outfits to honor some of her favorite fashion designers; Victor de Souza and Malan Breton.  New York State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright Issued official proclamations recognizing the good work of Jean Shafiroff, Candice Bushnell and the New York Women’s Foundation.    Jean Shafiroff...

  Elton Ilirjani One of London Fashion Week’s most valued events, THIS IS ICON returned in all its glory to the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms near Covent Garden. In aid of the prostate cancer charity prost8.org.uk, three electrifying runway shows, a charity single release and a host of celebrities made the night an evening to remember. At the forefront of this exclusive event was model, Elton Ilirjani.  Elton walked in all three of the fashion shows before receiving his Icon Award at the height of the celebrations. The headline show for the evening was Taiwanese-born fashion designer and one of the fashion industry’s most beloved global designers, Malan Breton, who has dressed everyone from Priyanka Chopra to Janelle Monae, Began the evening with his final designs at his Iconic brand for his Spring/Summer 2024 Collection.  Elton walked the show at which Downtown Julie Brown Emceed the show and included musical performances by 1990s dance hit-makers Crystal Waters, Heather...

  Elton Ilirjani Elton Ilirjani, international model, activist and philanthropist took to the runway during New York Fashion Week 2023 to model for Chris Mena and his “From the Street” – his 3rd collection has been five years in the making.  Elton and other models walked the unique runway which first exited the building’s interior and descend the ramp towards the courtyard, offering the audience below a semi-obstructed preview of Elton, before he turned and continue their descent away from the crowd into a visually-obstructed corner. Once he completed his descent, he turned around and re-emerged into the courtyard presenting their garment in full view to the expectant and awaiting audience.   Chris Mena Presenting the final look of the show, Elton wowed onlookers wearing an exclusive outfit crafted from repurposed items from the streets of New York crafted into a ready-to-wear garment, making an important statement about sustainability, but also about creativity and the v...

  Jean Shafiroff With Elton Ilirjani Elton Ilirjani Jean Shafiroff   Rebecca Seawright Elton Ilirjani, international model, activist and philanthropist was awarded the honor of Philanthropist and Activist of the Year at the Dan’s Out East Impact Awards in Southampton, NY.   Fern Mallis With Stan Herman, Judith Kasen-Windsor & Antwayn Hopper Carolyn Maloney The awards event recognizes and celebrates those who impact, influence and support the LGBTQ+ community of the East End. The afternoon was one of celebration, dancing, great food, drink and most of all, connection between people.    Victoria Schneps-Yunis Out East End Impact Awards 2023 recipients included:  Philanthropist / Activity of the Year Elton Ilirjani  Edie Windsor Trailblazer Awards Stan Herman Antwayn Hopper  Champion Award for Allies of the Community Frederico Azevedo, Carol Calicchio, Joan Deignan, Rick Friedman, Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, John McSherry, Jean Shafiroff, Nabys Vie...