Times Square Gossip

  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 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.