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  Marina Cocher Bergés Marina St Barth, the luxury resort wear brand founded by Marina Cocher Bergés, welcomed guests to its new Southampton boutique over Memorial Day weekend for a celebration marking both the start of the Hamptons summer season and the brand’s 20th anniversary. Located at 54 Jobs Lane, the Southampton boutique brings Marina St Barth’s signature sense of island elegance, casual glamour and bohemian chic to one of the East End’s most iconic shopping destinations. The gathering offered guests a first look at the brand’s curated world of resort wear, accessories and statement pieces designed for sun-drenched days, coastal evenings, travel, entertaining and life on the move. Maribel Lieberman   Donna Rubin The celebration also honored a milestone year for Marina Cocher Bergés, whose brand has grown over two decades from a deeply personal vision into a destination for women seeking effortless pieces with distinction, color, texture and a global point of view. With...

  Jean Shafiroff     Philanthropist, author, and TV host Jean Shafiroff hosted a packed Art Basel Miami reception at Hotel Croydon in South Beach, presented in partnership with the South Beach Group Hotel’s owner Alan Lieberman. The event spotlighted a curated selection of works by celebrated Miami-born artist Purvis Young, exhibited by New York City gallery One Art Space as an exclusive preview of its forthcoming February 2026 exhibition at the gallery’s 23 Warren Street location in Tribeca. Guests gathered at the boutique property to mark the opening weekend of Art Basel Miami while experiencing early selections from One Art Space’s upcoming February 2026 Purvis Young showcase, which explores the artist’s storied legacy within contemporary American art. The reception served as a cultural bridge between Miami’s dynamic creative community and New York’s downtown arts scene. Hotel Croydon, known for its intimate charm, rooftop views, and role as a South Beach creative hub,...

  Jean Shafiroff   Jean Shafiroff With Victor de Souza Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff held a celebration party on behalf of The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) in New York City to honor the work of the Foundation and their upcoming Celebrating Women® Breakfast event on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel. The signature NYWF event pays tribute to extraordinary honorees and The Foundation’s grantee partners who are advancing innovative and bold solutions to create an equitable and just future for women and families in the New York City metro area and beyond.   Maribel Lieberman With Jean Shafiroff The Celebrating Women® Breakfast awards are presented to a woman, group, or organization whose achievements have created a positive impact and influenced the lives of and women and girls everywhere.  Prominent past honorees of the Celebrating Women® Breakfast include Hillary Rodham Clinton (Century Award Honoree), Cyndi Lauper (Vision Award Hono...

  Jean Shafiroff Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Philanthropist, author and TV host, Jean Shafiroff hosted a reception at the Hotel Croydon in Miami Beach, FL to celebrate the start of Art Basel Miami 2024. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served as guests, celebrities, and art enthusiasts converged on the South Beach hot spot in celebration of one of the biggest art events of the year.  Leading galleries from five continents are exhibiting significant works by Master of Modern and contemporary art, as well as a new generation of emerging stars, at this year's Art Basel show.   Jean Shafiroff Pamela Morgan Nicole Noonan Notable attendees at the reception held at the Hotel Croydon included: Jean Shafiroff, Diane Lieberman, Alan Lieberman, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Nicole Noonan, Steve Knobel, Pamela Morgan, Jason Bauch, Sue Belle, April Zhang-Autio, John Arundel, Christopher Leake, Dennis Scholl, Detlef Vormschlag, Maria Elena Paganini, Paige Boller, and Karen Starosta-Gilin...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Patrick McMullan Candace Bushnell With Jean Shafiroff And Fern Mallis Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, author, and humanitarian, hosted an elegant holiday cocktail reception in her Upper East Side apartment to benefit the Mission Society of New York City. The festive gathering brought together a diverse array of guests united by their commitment to philanthropy.  At the reception, the Mission Society of New York City and Jean Shafiroff were presented with citations for their philanthropic work from NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright.  The Mission Society of New York City, a venerable nonprofit founded in 1812, continues to provide life-changing programs for underserved youth and families in New York City. Shafiroff, a long-time supporter of the organization, welcomed guests to her beautifully adorned home, which was elegantly decorated for the holiday season with twinkling lights, and floral arrangements.   Jean Shafiroff With Yog...

  Victor Green With Bradford Rand Nicole Noonan With Steven Knobel Bradford Rand and his team including Andrew Levitt at the world-renowned events company RAND Luxury produced a private charity brunch & concours in collaboration with Ferrari of Long Island, Manhattan Motorcars, Morgan Stanley, Rémy Martin / Louis XIII and more. The exclusive, Invitation-Only concours was Sold Out well in advance and was hosted at the Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth & Maria Fishel.   Soren White Mike Endico With Bill Endico & Fabio Granato Julie Romo Auclair With Ken Fishel, Maria Fishel, Bradley Fishel & Alexandra Fishel The Event benefitted The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), which is dedicated to finding cures for cancer, and the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF). The annual event showcased one of the largest gatherings of collectible spectacular vintage and new Ferrari Motorcars the Hamptons has ever seen and the collection of vehicles present was estima...

  Leesa Rowland Actress, Philanthropist, and Author Leesa Rowland hosted her “Royal Halloween Ball” at The Lotos Club in New York City – an affair combining Regal Spendor with a heartfelt tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The light-hearted party was a throwback to the times of Kings, Queens and the Royal Court. Guests wore their best Court inspired costumes while enjoying cocktails, and dancing to live music.  The Reception was held in the exquisite Library at The Lotos Club and all around where cut-outs representing leading members of the Royal Family of the United Kingdom along with Guardsmen, the Royal Carriage and, of course, the Queen’s Corgi’s. Randi Schatz With Nicole Noonan & Dr. Penny Grant Ramona Singer Event Décor, Cocktails and dinner were created by Revel Rouge with many personal touches from Leesa Rowland. Fashion Designer Marc Bouwer designed Leesa’s Costume. Leesa’s new book, The Charisma Factor: Unlock the Secrets of Magnetic Charm and Personal In...