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  Dustin Lujan With Victor de Souza At the Arlo Midtown in New York City, VICTOR dE SOUZA unveiled his Spring/Summer 2027 collection as a collision of eras: Victorian and Edwardian romance, Tartarian-inspired grandeur, and the restless visual language of contemporary New York. Rather than looking backward with nostalgia, the collection used the past as a foundation for imagining what fashion and society could become next. The runway featured a cast including Nicole Ari Parker, Veronica Webb, Tracy Norman, and Maya Valasquez, whose presence reinforced one of the collection’s central ideas: individuality has no expiration date. Each model embodied a distinct character, helping turn the presentation into something closer to a procession of personalities than a conventional fashion show. Notable attendees at the presentation included Jean Shafiroff, Michael Musto, Lion Babe, Lucas Goodman, Jillian Hervey, Laurel Marcus, Joy McElveen, Colleen Darnell, Ava Raiin, and Dustin Lujan bringin...

  Zeeshan Mohammed Novéra Skincare, the Canadian luxury skincare house founded by Zeeshan “Zee” Mohammed, celebrated its United States launch with a New York event at Emanuel New York. The launch introduced Novéra’s debut collection of gemstone-infused, clinically driven face mists to the American market. Built around the idea that gentle and effective skincare should not be a trade-off, Novéra began as a personal search for a better skincare ritual after Mohammed watched his young daughter, who has eczema, dread the daily routine of creams and topical products. Rather than create another traditional moisturizer, Mohammed reimagined the face mist as the center of the skincare ritual. The result is Novéra’s Gemstone Infusion collection, which pairs quartz-treated water with actives including sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide and a stable form of vitamin C. The collection includes Rose Quartz for her, Clear Quartz for him and Amethyst, a unisex, scent-free mist created for sensitive an...

  Novera  Novéra Skincare, the Canadian luxury skincare house founded by Zeeshan “Zee” Mohammed, will celebrate its United States launch with a New York event at Emanuel New York on Thursday, June 25th, 2026. The launch will introduce Novéra’s debut collection of gemstone-infused, clinically driven face mists to the American market. Built around the idea that gentle and effective skincare should not be a trade-off, Novéra began as a personal search for a better skincare ritual after Zeeshan watched his young daughter, who has eczema, dread the daily routine of creams and topical products. Rather than create another traditional moisturizer, Zeeshan reimagined the face mist as the center of the skincare ritual. The result is Novéra’s Gemstone Infusion collection, which pairs quartz-treated water with actives including sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide and a stable form of vitamin C. The collection includes Rose Quartz for her, Clear Quartz for him and Amethyst, a unisex, scent-fre...

  Dustin Lujan With Victor de Souza & Niles Ramadhin Fashion designer Victor dE Souza and co‑founder, beauty veteran Dustin Lujan welcomed VIP guests and industry colleagues to Emanuel New York on Friday, May 1st, 2026 for an intimate celebration marking the first anniversary of the Midtown boutique, located at 329 West 39th Street. The evening honored Emanuel New York’s first year as a destination for luxury fragrance, skincare, clothing and accessories.   The celebration brought together friends, supporters and members of the fashion and fragrance communities for a warm and festive evening that featured a celebratory cake, brief remarks and a special presentation recognizing the boutique’s first year of success. As part of the evening, a citation from New York State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright was presented to Emanuel, acknowledging the milestone and the boutique’s contribution to New York’s creative and retail landscape. For Victor dE Souza, whose work is defin...

  Jean Shafiroff   Jean Shafiroff With Malan Breton And Camelia Entekhabifard In the spirit of gratitude and giving, philanthropist and 10-year Mission Society board member Jean Shafiroff hosted and underwrote a Thanksgiving cocktail reception in Manhattan honoring the Mission Society of New York City at her Park Avenue home. Founded in 1812, the Mission Society is one of New York’s oldest social service organizations, dedicated to breaking the cycle of multigenerational poverty by unlocking the potential of the city’s most underserved families. The elegant evening brought 75 guests together for a celebration infused with compassion, fellowship, and purpose. Surrounded by friends and supporters, Jean Shafiroff highlighted the organization’s enduring commitment to education, mentorship, and opportunity in Harlem and across twelve public school programs throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Jean Shafiroff With Shannon Lepre   Jean Shafiroff With Patrick McMullan “T...

  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...

  A Jean Shafiroff Christmas Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby Lee Fryd With Dan Gasby & Isabelle Orlansky Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted her annual Holiday Cocktail party at her residence in New York City. The reception was held in honor of the New York Women's Foundation. Everyone was in the Holiday spirit with music by Broadway piano player Michael Ferrara and a special performance by fashion designer and vocalist Malan Breton. Guests dressed in festive attire, including Jean, who switched outfits three times to honor some of her favorite fashion designers; Carolina Herrera, Melan Breton and Victor dE Souza.  Mark Levine With Jean Shafiroff And Rebecca Seawright Jean Shafiroff WithVictor dE Souza Maria Fishel And Ken Fishel Jean Shafiroff & Martin Shafiroff Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Malan Breton, Victor dE Souza, David Hochberg, Lee Fryd, Consuelo Van...

  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...

Jean Shafiroff Celebrity Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Glamorous in a Couture "Candy Cane Gown" at NY Botanical Gardens Winter Wonderland Ball Jean Shafiroff & Victor de Souza Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff knows how to dazzle a crowd. All eyes were on Jean as she entered the NY Botanical Winter Wonderland Ball wearing a spectacular red and white striped candy cane couture gown on Friday, December 13,2019. The popular philanthropist and style icon's dress was designed by Victor dE Souza and is a one-of-a kind piece. When asked about the different spectacular gowns she wears, Jean Shafiroff smiled and replied, "I love fashion and plan to donate my ball gown collection to a museum one day. In the meantime , I am enjoying the experience of wearing them. To learn more about Jean Shafiroff , go to jeanshafiroff.com or follow her on instagram @jeanshafiroff . To learn more about the NY Botanical Gardens go to nybg.org Photo...

Debutante Diana Bocsha & Designer Victor De Souza Emily Mohr And Cole Rumbough The Viennese Opera Ball celebrated the official opening of the debutante and escort application process for the their upcoming 65th Gala which will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Fashion icon Jean Shafiroff will be chairing the event. The evening was hosted by Cos Bar Brookfield Place, the exclusive luxury cosmetics and skin care boutique. Violinist Victoria Patterson It was an evening of champagne, hors d’oeuvres and shopping, with live music from Violinist Victoria Patterson. Over 50 guests with notable attendees including: Designer Victor De Souza, American author Professor Ann Lee, Austrian Trade Commissioner Michael Friedl, Junior Chairs Cole Rumbough and Emily Mohr, and President & Executive Director Silvia Frieser. About Viennese Opera Ball The Viennese Opera Ball, an annual white tie charity gala celebrates the cultural and ec...

Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff & Greg Kelly Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff hosted her Annual Bastille Day Luncheon at upscale restaurant Restaurant Morini on New York’s Upper East Side. The 46 distinguished guests enjoyed a specialty menu created by Michael White. In honor of Bastille Day, the private dining room was decorated with miniature French flags. Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Greg Kelly, Jason Binn, Susan Gutfreund, Sharon Bush, Jeanne Lawrence, Rodolfo Vera Calderon, Ariadna Vera Bustindui, Margo Langenberg, Lilah Ramzi, Ann Rapp, Maria Fishel, Larry Kaiser, Ray Bouderau, Lieba Nesis, Ernest Schmatolla, Marilyn Kirchner, Laurel Marcus, and Roy Kean. Jean Shafiroff  With Prince Dimitri Of Yugoslavia Randi Schatz With Ruth Miller And Maria Fishel   Lilah Ramzi & Randi Schatz  Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff has served as a board m...

Stunning Jean Shafiroff Philanthropist and style icon Jean Shafiroff was spotted in a spectacular "Unicorn Gown" designed by Victor de Souza, at the American Heart Association's Hamptons Heart Ball.  Looking very glamorous and fashion appropriate in red, Ms. Shafiroff had all eyes on her as she sailed into the Ball. Ms. Shafiroff has had a long history with the American Heart Association. In 2016 she was honored by the American Heart Association and in 2017 and 2018 she co-chair the Hamptons Heart Ball. Jean Shafiroff And Barbara Polliwoda This year's Hamptons Heart Ball honored Toby and Larry Millstien, John Crean MD and Mark Saporita MD. Approximately $700,000 was raised with 450 people attending. Jean Shafiroff And Victor de Souza The American Heart Association is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke - the two leading causes of death. They fund innovat...

Jean Shafiroff Celebrity philanthropist and style icon Jean Shafiroff looked absolutely striking at the El Museo del Barrio 50th Anniversary Gala at the Plaza Hotel recently. Her yellow couture gown was designed by Victor dE Souza, the Argentinian fashion designer who accompanied Ms. Shafiroff to the Gala. The El Museo del Barrio Gala raised over $1,000,000. Mayor Bill de Blasio made a special visit to the Gala to welcome guests and to congratulate all those involved on the Museum's 50th Anniversary.  Jean Shafiroff And Victor De Souza Tony Bechara El Museo del Barrio is New York’s leading Latino cultural art institution. It welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic landscape of Latino, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures. This richness is represented in El Museo’s wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by film, literary, visual and performing arts series, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. For...