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  CeCe Black With Ruth Miller And Ann Van Ness Maribel Lieberman With Sylvia Hemingway Carolyn Maloney With Nicole Miller, Kobi Halperin, Jean Shafiroff, Alex Hamer And Julia Haart    Jean Shafiroff celebrated France’s national holiday by hosting her annual Bastille Day luncheon at Maison Barnes in New York City, bringing together approximately 50 guests from the worlds of philanthropy, fashion, society, and culture. The elegant afternoon unfolded over a gourmet luncheon prepared by the Daniel Boulud culinary team, offering guests a taste of French hospitality in recognition of the historic holiday. French flags, spirited conversation and a shared appreciation for French culture set the tone for a gathering that has become one of Jean Shafiroff’s annual summer traditions. Bastille Day, observed annually on July 14th, commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, a defining moment of the French Revolution. The event came to symbolize the fall of absolu...

  Maribel Lieberman  MarieBelle New York’s flagship store at 484 Broome Street was the setting for an exquisite evening as Maribel Lieberman, chocolatier, entrepreneur, and author, celebrated the success of her latest book, Maribelle Entertains.  Guests gathered in the heart of SoHo to meet Lieberman, who personally signed copies of her book while sharing her passion for entertaining with elegance and creativity. Maribelle Entertains offers a glimpse into Lieberman’s world of gracious hospitality, featuring curated tablescapes, decadent menus, and heartfelt hosting tips inspired by her global travels and culinary expertise.   Nicole Miller Sean Young Attendees indulged in MarieBelle’s signature artisanal chocolates and gourmet treats while enjoying an intimate atmosphere that reflected Lieberman’s refined aesthetic. The event brought together influencers, tastemakers, and devoted fans eager to celebrate the art of entertaining and the beauty of bringing people t...

  Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel Ellen Vaughan And Maria Fishel Jean Shafiroff Maria and Kenneth Fishel welcomed guests to their Bridgehampton, NY estate for an exclusive Pre-Polo VIP reception in support of the Center for Family Services Palm Beach County Old Bags Luncheon to be held next year at the Breakers, Palm Beach. Guests mingled at the Fishel’s soiree prior to watching the first of two annual Hamptons Polo matches enjoying Biatch tequila. In a tribute to the classic values of the sport attendees were encouraged to wear stylish hats.   Ann Coulter Christie Brinkley Nicole Miller Leesa Rowland Notable attendees included: Maria Fishel, Kenneth Fishel, Jean Shafiroff, Ellen Vaughan, Candace Bushnell, Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Margaret Josephs, Nicole Miller, Julia Haart, Antoine Verglas, Andrea Catsimatidis, Ann Coulter, Leesa Rowland, Chloe Melas, Tom Ierna, Brandon Lanker, and Lexi Barbuto.   Candace Bushnell After the Fishel’s soiree, guests made their way...

  Jean Shafiroff Nicole Miller And Bill McCuddy Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon at the elegant Maison Barnes Restaurant in New York City.  The luncheon was held  in honor of the French Heritage Society, a charity whose board Jean has served on since 2012.  Jean's luncheon is a sought-after celebration on the New York City calendar. This year, 56 distinguished guests attended and  included a prince, seven fashion designers, successful businesspeople, politicians, attorneys, an international artist, actors, a famous doctor and society notables. The  guests  enjoyed a specially curated  gourmet luncheon prepared in the kitchen of Cafe Boulud, which is owned and operated by renowned chef, Daniel Boulud.   Barbara Tober With Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Rebecca Seawright Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff,  Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, philanthropist Barbara Tober, fashion design...

  Noreen Donovan With Luisa Diaz Jean Shafiroff The Luisa Diaz Foundation celebrated a milestone 10th anniversary black tie MAG gala at The Plaza Hotel. The annual event this year honored a decade of changing lives in communities across America with 2024 focusing on two organizations - Safe Passage Heals and Sanctuary for Families. It was a grand “Celebration of Kindness” attended by important international changemakers from across the globe and underpins the organization’s motto that “kindness is cool.” The survivors surprised Luisa with a proclamation from the New York State Senate recognizing the work she is doing with survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking as well as living up to her overarching theme of "Kindness is Cool"  by proclaiming May 15th,  "Luisa Diaz Day." Last year Mayor Adams proclaimed May 18th (the date of the gala) as “Kindness is Cool Day” in NYC forevermore. A Kindness is Cool festival will be held this Saturday, May 18th (“Kindne...

  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...

  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...

  Pamela Morgan Jean Shafiroff With Martin Shafiroff & Pamela Morgan Lifestyle and Entertaining Expert Pamela Morgan of Flirting With Flavors produced her “Cheers to Summer!” soiree at her home in Water Mill, NY with her husband, Michael Trokel.  Displaying her design savvy and culinary expertise as a chef and cookbook author, the party launched the summer 2023 season hot on the heels of her cabaret performance, “A Singular Sensation” in the City earlier in the month. The event was produced by Hank Stamfl of Revel Rouge.   Marion Waxman And Dr Samuel Waxman Kim Taiple With Nicole Miller And Pamela Morgan Notable attendees included: Pamela Morgan, Michael Trokel, Hank Stamfl, Ramona Singer, Jean Shafroff, Colleen and Gary Rein, Maribel Lieberman, Sara Shala, Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Nicole Miller, Consuelo Vanderbilt, Tracy Turco, Jerry Turco, Wendy Federman, Bill Federman, Catherine Carey, Bryan Carey.    Maria Elena Christensen With Maribel Lieberm...