Times Square Gossip

  Alberto & Nic Alberto Luzzi brought the artistry of Italian jewelry-making and the contemporary energy of New York to the 2026 Hamptons Jewelry Show, which took place at the Southampton Fairgrounds. The SoHo-based jewelry house marked its participation with a VIP reception at its exhibition space during the show’s opening-night preview welcoming collectors, clients, media representatives and invited guests. The evening provided an opportunity to meet designer Alberto Luzzi, view the brand’s latest creations and discover the detailed craftsmanship behind its distinctive jewelry. With roots in Rome and New York, Alberto Luzzi is known for expressive, handcrafted designs that balance traditional technique with a relaxed, modern sensibility. The brand’s earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings are created in sterling silver and 18-karat gold vermeil, with collections characterized by sculptural silhouettes, intricate metalwork, woven wire, filigree detailing and carefully finishe...

    House of Zora hiTechMODA brought its global runway platform to the French Riviera with a fashion presentation in Cannes, France, staged during one of the world’s most watched cultural moments for film, fashion and international style. The presentation took place at the historic Carlton Cannes, a Belle Époque landmark on the Croisette long associated with cinema, glamour and red carpet history. Against that backdrop, hiTechMODA presented an international designer lineup featuring Divine Silk, House of Zora, Marc Defang, House of Anastasia and Zaggaro, placing emerging and established creative voices in a setting defined by Mediterranean elegance and global visibility. The Cannes event was positioned by hiTechMODA as part of its expanding international season, following the brand’s ongoing work to connect designers, models and creatives with major fashion audiences across the world.   The evening blended runway presentation, luxury hospitality and Riviera atmospher...

  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,...

  Diana Mahrach Couture Collection  Fashion designer Diana Mahrach presented her latest Bridal Couture Collection in an intimate showcase at 263 West 38th Street, drawing an audience of editors, stylists, and influencers eager to preview her vision for 2025 brides. The Diana Mahrach Bridal Couture Collection 2026 unveils a breathtaking array of elegant, couture silhouettes crafted for the modern bride. Each design captures mesmerizing textures and exquisite tailoring, celebrating femininity in all its forms.  Handcrafted in her New York atelier, Diana’s creations embody sophistication, artistry, and timeless elegance — qualities that make her one of the most distinguished names in bridal couture today. From New York City to Dubai, Diana Mahrach continues to redefine bridal luxury with her signature attention to detail and commitment to perfection. Every gown is custom designed to reflect the individuality and beauty of each woman, available in sizes 0 through 30. The even...

  hiTechMODA @ American Cathedral  hiTechMODA, the internationally recognized fashion production company known for blending innovation and artistry, returned to Paris Fashion Week today with a spectacular showcase inside the historic American Cathedral. Against the soaring Gothic arches and stained-glass windows of the landmark venue, designers from across the globe unveiled collections that embodied creativity, sustainability, and the future of independent fashion. The event featured a diverse lineup of established names and rising stars across two sessions. At 2:00pm, Nita Belle’s Closet, Elena Collection, Kat Couture, Alyssa Casa Designs, Mitch Desunia, and Wonderland presented collections defined by bold silhouettes, inventive textiles, and distinctive narratives. The 4:30pm program brought international attention to Wanda Beauchamp, Grace Steadfast, Willow Bean Studio, Charjean Couture, SCI PH, and PAAIE, highlighting luxury craftsmanship, cultural storytelling, and avant...

  Jean Shafiroff Camelia Entekhabifard With Jean Shafiroff And Nadja Sayej New York, NY -  The 6th Annual Times Square Fashion Week was hosted by philanthropist and style icon Jean Shafiroff along with DCG Media Group.  The event  took place at NYC's iconic Times Square with a star-studded celebration of fashion and culture. A large crowd of hundreds gathered to watch the show.    This year’s event featured an impressive lineup of celebrities and Olympians gracing the runway.   The star studded lineup featured: Jean Shafiroff - Philanthropist and Style Icon wearing a couture gown by Victor dE Souza **Cheryl Burke** from "Dancing with the Stars" **Crystal Waters** R&B superstar **Neetu Chandra Srivastava** Bollywood actress **Madison Packer** Professional Hockey Player **Ava Ziegler** Team USA Junior Ice Skater   Mariel de la Cruz With Hudson McKinley, Jean Shafiroff And Dee Rivera The fashion event showcased collections from both emer...

  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...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Wearing Victor De Souza  (NEW YORK, NY) SohoMuse, “the trusted source for creative professionals” co-founded by Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, seventh generation heiress of shipping and railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, in collaboration with Jez & LiveRocketStudios, attracted a ‘swelligent’ crowd from the worlds of finance, society, celebrity, fashion & tech.  Set in the sexy, all black, two story LiveRocketStudios event space at 199 Water Street in New York City, Founded by Mark Bozek (QVC & HSN fame, now online streaming pioneer) in the newly renovated Seaport Area, “Ignite The Runway’ was presented in this “salon noire” which featured two circular staircases which proved to be a magnificent backdrop for this innovative manipulation of Fashion, Music & Art & Tech, succinctly woven into a tapestry of visual eye candy whereby each fashion designer & performer was introduced by their beautiful muse and Hostess of the e...