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  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Malan Breton   The New York Women's Foundation (NYWF) ushered in the holiday season with a joyous celebration hosted by philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, honoring the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to advancing gender equity and supporting women and girls across New York. The event was a resounding success, bringing together notable guests and supporters of the Foundation's mission.  NY State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright presented citations to long-time Board member Jean Shafiroff and Ana L. Oliveira, the dynamic President and CEO of NYWF. These honors recognized their outstanding contributions, leadership, and dedication to improving the lives of women and families while championing economic justice and equality.    George Wayne Jean Shafiroff With Rebecca Seawright, Margarita Rosa, Camille Emeagwali, Devika Gopal Agge & Gloria Pitagorsky “It is an honor to support the transformative work of The New York Women’s Foun...

  Flight of the WASP Asher and Michelle Edelman hosted a Champagne book signing and launch party for Flight of the WASP: The Rise, Fall and Future of America’s Original Class by best-selling author Michael Gross, at their art-filled home in the East 70s, that attracted journalists, authors, social figures and members of prominent WASP clans, some of them featured in the book on Wednesday November 15th.   Christopher Mason Bonnie Pfeifer Evans & Yanna Avis Michael Gross With Pam Taylor Yates Among the WASPs: Nick and Jackie Astor Drexel, George Biddle, Christine Mortimer Biddle, Liz and Jen Bonsal, direct descendants of Founding Father Gouverneur Morris, Podie Peabody Lynch, Sara Stuyvesant and George King.   Journalists and Authors: William Cohan, Candace Bushnell, Teri Agins, Richard and Sessa Johnson, Ed Kosner, George Gibson, George Wayne, Carl Swanson, Christopher Mason, Steven M.L. Aronson, Bob Morris, Petra Kobayashi, Ben Diamond, Nancy Newhouse and Ben Ryder Ho...

  Mikail Akar Wonderkind and art prodigy Mikail Akar is making waves in the art world at the tender age of just 10 years old. The talented creator already is a bona fide painter with works found worldwide and showcasing in numerous exhibitions around the globe. His colorful work appeals to lovers of contemporary art as the prodigy draws his inspiration from famed contemporary artists including Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Gerhard Richter.  Carmen D’Alessio & Tina Radziwell His second New York exhibition “UNBELIEVABLE” is on public display now at the Modus10 – Rolf Benz Flagship Store in SoHo until May 31st, 2023 and comprises 23 works on canvas and paper of various sizes and in the price range of $8,000 - $16,000.  Mikail’s art was included as part of the ArtExpo New York Fine Art Fair 2023 at Pier 36 and in recent days Mikail held a live painting session held at dawn at the iconic Empire State Building with graffiti artist Luca. Elvan Akar With Mikail Ak...

  Nadja Sayej With Legend George Wayne The New York Flagship Store, Creative Director Graeme Fidler and well-wishers hosted by Peter Davis of Avenue Magazine came together to celebrate contemporary British footwear and accessories brand Harrys of London which has been rebranded and renamed Harrys London.  The change comes after the revolutionary men’s shoe brand has expanded globally, following the opening of their New York City flagship store, which opened in 2019 at 463 Park Avenue (Park Ave. & 57th St.), and the introduction of their new creative director, Graeme Fidler, in 2021.  The new rebranding aims to make the brand’s name and logo more easily accessible across shops, shoes and social media. The new, simplified logo of the brand is also in line with the new rename, adding a modern touch to the historic shoe brand that has been in steady business since 2001.  Notable Attendees included: Graeme Fidler, Clo Cohen, Peter Davis, Menswear Influencer Bryan Grif...

   Donald Hershman And George Wayne Artist Don Hershman celebrated the finale of his latest collection of original pieces, as part of a retrospective series inspired by the late Victor Arimondi.  In the show, Donald and Victor: Under The Influence, the inventive artist embodied his visceral need to pursue interests and creative expressions as he paid a loving tribute to his former partner who succumbed to AIDS in 2001. Hershman’s paintings recognizes the unique attributes of Arimondi’s work, featuring a display that is compassionate and reflective of our modern times. The exhibit can still be viewed until Sunday, June 27th, 2021. A feature film chronicling Don & Victor’s relationship, with a screenplay written by Don, is titled SHOOT ME BEAUTIFUL and is currently in preproduction. George Rush serves as executive producer. Gigi Salomon With Erika Kaiser The closing reception took place at Salomon Arts Gallery in Tribeca. Notable attendees included: Artist Don Hershman...

**** NEW YORK'S IN CROWD Photos By: James Edstrom **** Norah Lawlor And Catherine Petree Sharon Bush George Wayne With Jean Shafiroff Robert Caravaggi And Angelo David May Pang Paola Bacchini Rosenshein With Nicole DiCocco And Jane Pontarelli High Voltage Jeffrey Bradford Jean Shafiroff With George Wayne,High Voltage And Montgomery Frazier Catherine Petree and Norah Lawlor hosted an intimate Holiday Party to celebrate the release of the book, Manners That Matter Most, at Swifty’s Restaurant the other evening. Around 80 attendees gathered in the private room of the restaurant for specialty cocktails, tasty hors d’Oeuvres, and a look at the new book by June Eding which also includes a special foreword by Norah Lawlor. Attendees included: Norah Lawlor (Lawlor Media Group; Co-Host; Manners That Matter Most special contributor), Catherine Petree (Co-Host), Robert Caravaggi (Co-owner of Swifty’s Res...

**** NEW YORK CITY STYLE Photos By: James Edstrom **** Alix Astir Dawne Marie Grannum Alix Astir With George Wayne Always Stunning Jean Shafiroff Helen Johnson And Lisa Bernstein Christopher Pape With Cassandra Seidenfeld Roy Kean And Rose Marie Dean Jean Shafiroff With George Wayne Alix Astir With Cynthia Bailey The Floral Designer to the Stars Alix Astir makes her formal debut as New York’s “Rose Queen,” covering the June issue of Resident magazine. The founder of Trellis Fine Florals is a cut above the rest. All hail the Queen! We recently went to a great party at Texas de Brazil to celebrate the fantastic cover and a host of celebrities and fashionable New Yorkers were there. Alix Astir In The Resident As Resident Magazine put it , Alix explores the corners of Manhattan’s flower district with commanding charisma. Vendors nod in recognition…and respect. She moves deftly from storef...