Events
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Visionary Women On The Rise
Last week Thursday, the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society hosted its annual New York cocktail with a panel discussion on “How to Accelerate Women’s Economic Growth” at the Skyroom of the French Institute, aka Alliance Française. The evening was co-hosted by the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society, Madeira Global and FIAF, with the support of Assouline. Celebrated author Angella Nazarian, also signed copies of her new book, Visionary Women, a highly inspiring good read that I highly recommend.
“When we connect with others, we can create fuel that will make this world a better place and certainly fast forward women and girls,” Kim Azzarelli
“I am a true believer in peer mentorship. It’s a must for the advancement of young women and girls.” Angella Nazarian, author of Visionary Women published by Assouline.
(L-R) Women’s Forum consultant Jean-Christian Agid, President and CEO of Pro Mujer Rosario Perez, author Melanne Verveer, author Angella Nazarian and author Kim Azzarelli attend Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Author Angella Nazarian signs a book at Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
View of atmosphere at Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
(L-R) Author Angella Nazarian, author Melanne Verveer, author Kim Azzarelli and President and CEO of Pro Mujer Rosario Perez speak at Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Author Angella Nazarian speaks at Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
“We are at an inflection point where data shows that women are rising more and more to the top. The data also shows that when we invest in women and girls, we can get to the world we want to see.” Ambassador Melanne Verveer, co-founder of SenecaWomen 
President of FIAF Marie-Monique Steckel (L) speaks at Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Author Kim Azzarelli attends Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Model Tasha de Vasconcelos attends Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
(L-R) Publisher Martine Assouline, President and CEO of Pro Mujer Rosario Perez, author Melanne Verveer, author Angella Nazarian, author Kim Azzarelli and publisher Prosper Assouline attend Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
(L-R) Publisher Prosper Assouline, Alexandre Assouline, President of FIAF Marie-Monique Steckel and publisher Martine Assouline attend Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Theater producer Francine Lefrak (L) and author Kim Azzarelli attend Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Jessica Seeley (L) and Women’s Forum consultant Jean-Christian Agid attend Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) 
Author Jenny Santi attends Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society New York Cocktail at French Institute Alliance Francaise on September 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Assouline) “Twenty years after the Beijing conference, it is time to speed up the empowerment of women around the world, to be more energetic, and to create more opportunities,” notes Jacqueline Franjou, CEO of the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society.
Among the powerful women portrayed in Visionary Women, Rosario Perez, former president and CEO of Pro Mujer, concluded that “We can’t underestimate the power of showing someone who they can make it.” A member of the Women’s Forum Mexico Advisory Committee, Perez added that “women in Latin America do not have the same access to opportunity and resources but they have the will and drive. Our mission at Pro Mujer is to provide that helping hand so that women can help each other.”
Among the other attendees at the cocktail event were former and future delegates of the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society, such as Martine and Prosper Assouline; Alexandre Assouline, Rising Talents Laetitia Garriott de Cayeux and Hannah Seligson; Actress Kiera Chaplin; television producer Carole Holmes Delouvrier; member of the House of Lords and 30% Club co-founder Mary Goudie; Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance Executive director Olivia Flatto; Assouline Vice-President Stéphanie Labeille-Sczyrba; philanthropist Francine LeFrak; corporate social responsibility expert Susan McPherson; Art dealer and gallery owner Eric Mourlot; Starlite Randall; authors Jenny Santi and Delphine Schrank; visual artist Jessica Seeley; FIAF President Marie-Monique Steckel; Founder of Amor and humanitarian Ambassador Tasha de Vasconselos; WeConnect International President Elizabeth Vazquez; and Marissa Wesely.
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Dream for the Sky
Peter Wilderotter, and Dorothy CosonasSO LUXE!“This project is personal. My 24 year old daughter became paralyzed suddenly from a rare auto immune disease,” says Dorothy Cosonas. “The Reeve Foundation is a place that creates hope — like birds, that hope can rise to the sky.”The veteran brand, Knoll Luxe Textile, recently collaborated with Savoir Beds in order to benefit the Christopher Reeve Foundation. My friend C. Jean and I went to the event last week, and we were both impressed with what we saw. The event was spearheaded by Dorothy Cosonas from Luxe Textile; and the bed in question: Dream for the Sky is made of 100% linen with design elements in viscose and an accent of Swarovski crystals – the aesthetics were simply très jolie.
Savoir Beds is currently offering these custom designed headboards in five of my favorite patterns from Knoll: Arabella, Sandis, Mepal, Gates, and Garden City. 100% of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the Christopher Reeve Foundation, which is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury. Additionally, for one year, a percentage of the proceeds for the sale of the selected Savoir beds that are upholstered with the above-mentioned fabrics from Knoll Luxe, will also go to the Foundation.
Custom Savoir Bed upholstered with a Knoll Luxe Linen FabricThe ‘Dream for the Sky‘ bed is being auctioned by CharityBuzz.com for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation 100% of the proceeds will go towards the foundationPhoto credit: Knoll TextilesCAPPELLINI
That same evening, a few blocks down, in the same artsy neighborhood of Soho, the folks at Cappellini were celebrating a project which involved a couple of cool designers from Amsterdam…
Social-Unit: The plastic bed is made from consumer waste plastic in Amsterdam’s sheltered workshops
The evening was fueled with some pretty acrobatic entertainment
The Social-Unit Team and Designers (Far left: Wouter and Corinne – far right)
Checking out the goods: Left: Yours truly. Right: Christ Jean-PallingPhoto courtesy Social-UnitThe Social-Unit is a luxurious residential bed, complete with ample storage, a vanity table, a desk and electrical outlets and lighting. It is specifically crafted to create a cozy ‘sheltered island’ space, in the middle of a large open plan living area. This sustainable bed is from a project that was part of a larger initiative – One Hundred Days – an international art competition launched by Contaminate NYC back in 2011. Contaminate is a social and cultural platform for art immerse experiences and – given its social entrepreneurial roots – decided to challenge artists to produce projects combining art and sustainability issues. Wouter and Corinne’s Social-Unit is the third and final show of the series dedicated to the winners of One Hundred Days. The Social Unit is available at t the Cappellini Showroom in Soho. - Art Exhibition, Events, Fine Arts, Friedman and Vallois, Life and Style, Rachid Khimoune, The Weekender, Tribal Art
Let’s Meet at Vallois!
Rachid Khimoune next to his Strange Fruit InstallationOut & AboutFriedman & Vallois hosted a successful art opening this past Thursday evening at their posh gallery location on East 64th Street. For the very first time in New York, an exclusive showing of French artist Rachid Khimoune‘s avant garde pieces were on display. The exhibition opened on November 8th and will run until December 21. Look for my brief interview with the artist tomorrow morning. And for additional images of the party, visit our Facebook page.
Rachid Khimoune, Robert Vallois
Margaret Le Coze (Le Bernadin) Rachid Khimoune, Eve Ruggieri
Barry Friedman, Patricia Pastor
Eve Ruggieri
Eve Ruggieri (center) and her friends
Thanhyen Nguyen
Patrick de Bourgues, Rachid Khimoune, Alexandra de Grece, Nicolas Mirayantz
Laurence Fayard
Alex Barlow, Karim Khimoune
Elodie Giancristoforo
Kahina Khimoune and friendPhoto credit Benjamin Didier -
Objects of Desire
Large sculptural vase,
circa 1963, stoneware
31″H x 15″W x 5.5″D”“The shapes are very organic and sensual with surfaces that are rough, tactile and reflectthe nature of the clay itself in both color and texture.”
Hurricane Sandy has been pretty tough on us New Yorkers, but nothing can and will keep us away from some of the most outstanding art exhibitions going on in this city. One such showing is from Magen H. The gallery will debut a small, but ambitious show of La Borne 1940-1980: A Post War Movement of Ceramic Expression on Thursday, November 8th from 6:00 – 8:00PM. The show’s official dates are Friday, November 9th until Saturday, December 15th.
La Borne 1940-1980 is an an exhibition and sale of post-war French ceramics from the La Borne, a dynamic movement of avant garde artists who were at the forefront of transforming ceramics and pottery from the purely decorative into an art form … sculpture. The movement was parallel to Abstract Expressionism of the 1940s through 1960s.This is the very first time that these modern and desirable pieces, over 100 museum-quality ceramics and sculptures from artists who worked in the remote town of La Borne in western France including Jean and Jacqueline Lerat (founders of the movement), Elisabeth Jouilia, Vassil Ivanoff, Pierre Digan, and Hildegund Schlichenmaier among others, will be available for purchase here in the United States. This exposition is a fine opportunity for collectors to discover these sculptural ceramics that have never been seen altogether and never before exhibited in this country.Gustave Tiffoche Vase circa 1960, stoneware26″ H x 20.5″ W
Long dish/plate, c. 1958, stoneware4″H x 34″W x 8″D“There is an unexpected beauty to these pieces that are the opposite of one-dimensional pottery such as Sèvres and Vallauris pottery- they open a dialogue with the viewer, alluring, they make you want to interact with them are best appreciated up close and from all angles.”Left: Monique Lacroix-Mohy, Sculptural bowl, circa 1960, stoneware.Right: Remi Bonhert large vase circa 1960, stonewareThese pieces are so rare that they can only be found in private collections in France as well as at the Musée des Art Décoratifs, The Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Musée Nationale de Céramique de Sèvres. The relevance of these artists is already being recognized; Musée Nationale de Céramique de Sèvres has just opened a retrospective of Jacqueline Lerat. Interestingly the movement attracted a large number of female artists and the show represents a good cross section of their work.Joelle DeroubaixLarge Stone Ware Vase ca 1970Yves MohySculpture vase c 1960-62 stoneware, signed
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Cold As Ice, and Twice as Nice
Pictured: Nicole Miller, Michel MercureAs you saw on my previous post, the Ice Theatre of New York’s 2012 Fall Gala took place this past Monday. It was a charming evening hosted by the founder of the company, Moira North, benefiting Richard “Mr. Debonair” Dwyer of Ice Follies and Ice Capades fame.Festivities included a performance featuring Mr. Debonair himself, and his “Dwyer Girls” – former World Champion and Olympian Tai Babilonia, former Olympic Champion Dorothy Hamill, former World Champion Linda Fratianne, former Olympian Jojo Starbuck all dressed in Nicole Miller.
John and Sinead KerrThe Company performed pieces from its repertory, including works from NYC dance choreographers and Artistic Director Douglas Webster. Ryan Bradley, the 2011 US Men’s Champion, was the guest performer and some of the performers included World Team Members Kim Navarro & Brent Bommentre, and 7-Time British Champions and Olympians Sinead & John Kerr. Dick Button was Honorary Chairman and Co-Chairs included Natalie Carey, Aja Zanova and Tom Collins; attendees included Joan Erdheim, the new Chairman of the Board, former Olympic Champion Sarah Hughes and family, John MacColl, Debbie Gordon recipient of the Ice Angel award, Michel Mercure, Brigitte Altenhaus, Charles Pavarini III, Randall Tarasuk, Nadine Ahmed, Donna and Andrew Ryan. More pictures of the evening can be found on our Facebook Page.
Dorothy Hamill, Charles Pavarini III
Michel Mercure, Moira North ( Founder of Ice Theatre New York ), Richard Dwyer
Emily Hughes, Sarah Hughes, Rebecca HughesImages courtesy of Kenny Jacobson - Architectural Digest, Donghia, Events, Interior Design, Life and Style, Parties, Rubelli, Textiles, The Weekender
The Weekender: The Rubelli Story Lives On
On September 19th, 2012, Margaret Russell, Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest, Nicolo Favaretto Rubelli, CEO of Rubelli, and Andrea Favaretto Rubelli, CEO of Donghia, came together at the New York Showroom of Donghia to celebrate the brand new book, Rubelli: A Story of Silk in Venice. The book chronicled the rise of the Rubelli family and the company’s extraordinary textiles.Pictured: Matthew White, Giulio Capua, Vice President & Publisher, Margaret Russell, Andrea Favaretto, Rubelli and Nicolo Favaretto Rubelli
A portion of the evening’s book sales will benefit Save Venice Inc. More photos of the celebration can be found on our Facebook Page.
Margaret Russell with Chuck Chewning, Donghia Creative Director
Andrea Favaretto Rubelli, Donghia CEO, Margaret Russell, Nicolo Favaretto Rubelli, Rubelli CEO
Andrea Favaretto Rubelli, Carolyn Reed, VP Residential Sales, Donghia, Margaret Russell, Chuck Chewning and Nicolo Favaretto Rubelli
Matthew White, Chairman, Save Venice with Nicolo Favaretto RubelliPhotos courtesy Jude Domski -
Social Butterflies
The social swirl of New York City already started with a boom. At the closing of Fashion Week, New York’s socialites continued to put on the ritz by attending a series of high profile events. It’s impossible to cover them all, so on this post, I’m only going to focus on just two (look for a series of others to come, and for more pictures on our Facebook Page). Alright then, let’s start with the Nancy Gonzalez‘ event last week at Sotheby’s.Pictured: Santiago Gonzalez, Nancy Gonzalez, and China Chow
Nina Garcia, and Nancy GonzalezFor those who are not familiar with her work, Nancy Gonzalez is a precious skins accessories designer who’s known and admired for her innovative design, distinct craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Recently, she’s partnered with TWO x TWO, a Dallas-based charity, in order to create a truly unique, and outstanding tote collection. Cindy and Howard Rachofsky of TWO x TWO and her design company commissioned ten world class contemporary artists to each create a one-of-a-kind Leaf Tote Bags for the upcoming TWO X TWO For Aids and Art benefit for AmfAR and the Dallas Museum of Art. The one-of-a-kind totes debuted at a preview event at Sotheby’s in New York last Thursday evening.
Leaf Tote, Lawrence Weiner
Leaf Tote, Joseph Meckseper
Leaf Tote, Kaws by Nancy Gonzalez
Lorenzo Martone, Cheyenne Jackson
Richard Phillips, Nancy Gonzalez
China Chow
Lorenzo Martone, Chris Salgardo, Darian Darling, Jeremy Kost
Nina Garcia, and Nancy Gonzalez at Sotheby’sHoward and Cindy Rachofsky will host the TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art gala and auction in their Richard Meier-designed home on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in Dallas, TX. The ten ‘priceless’ Artist Leaf Totes will be available at auction the night of the event with 100% of the proceeds benefiting TWO x TWO for amfAR and the Dallas Museum of Art.Photos courtesy Billy Farrell Agency2ND ANNUAL TIMECRAFTERSWhen I told my friends I was going to attend the TimeCrafters event at the Armory, generally, all of them asked: What is that? Now on its 2nd year, and from the looks of things, still going strong, The TimeCrafters Luxury Watch Exhibition is an event organized by Editions Temps International, a leading European publisher of magazines in the international watch sector. Their goals is to educate people on fine watchmaking and showcasing the latest designs from the world’s top watchmakers. Brand executives and representatives were on show at the Park Avenue Armory up until this past Sunday, as they presented an excellent timepiece exhibition, and discussed the newest inventions to this centuries-old craft, as well as shared technological advancements and behind-the-scenes information. Last year, the show was held at the New York Times Building in midtown Manhattan, but for some reason or the other, they moved into the Armory. Although fairly well attended, the exhibition itself lacked the warmth and atmosphere which the former building brought about so effortlessly. But I believe most of the folks who attended were not there to notice the negative space, but to enjoy and buy some of the world’s most exquisite and sought after timepieces.
Don Mcnichol, Stephane Linder, Matt Space
Photo courtesy High End Weekly
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Marta Danylyk, Francois Bezault, Simran Malhotra
Robert Weintraub, Michael Margolis
Rolf Studer
Sarah Siciliano, Shelby FredaPhotos courtesy A. Johnson
Patrik Lonn, and his guest
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A Glamorous Past
Now that Fashion Week is slowly coming to an end, let’s rendez-vous at Bernheimer Fine Art Photography and Trinity house Paintings. Here’s why. This season most fashionable art exhibition will take center stage from September 13th until the 29th. The show highlights Beauty Endures: Studies of Glamour and Intrigue. The memorable, and glamorous images which you’ll discover while you there, are from Paul Cesar Helleu and Cathlenn Naundorf.
Pictured: Homage to Horst P. Horst, Coco Chanel’s Apartment at rue Cambon, Paris, 2008
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La fille en plâtre IV, Dior by John Galliano, Les ateliers du Style, Paris, 2009The Crying Game I, Dior – HC Summer 2008, Atelier d’artiste, cite Jandelle, Paris 2008This show is a collaboration between Bernheimer Fine Art Photography and Trinity House Paintings. It brings together the work of painter Paul César Helleum and fashion photographer Cathleen Naundorf for a special exhibition dedicated to two elements which this city is well-known for: glamour and fashion. The collection of works on paper and photography, spanned over 100 years of haute couture, and it celebrates beauty, glamour and all things fabulous from two of the western world’s most captivating artists. So arrange your plans in order to attend this fabulous exhibition which runs from September 13-29, 2012 at Trinity House, 24 East 64th Street. The famed photographer herself, Cathleen Naundorf, will meet guests and sign copies of her book Haute Couture -The Polaroids of Cathleen Naundorf (Prestel, $60.00) at the preview which takes place today, Wednesday, September 12th from 6-8PM. -
Vogue Puts on the Ritz
Vogue’s Fashion Night Out with the ‘The Burlesque Beadles’Vogue Fashion Night Out was an alluring spectacle that came with a circus and burlesque theme, show girls, blindfolded acrobatics, chameleon’s and snakes – not to mention an exciting crowds and the shopping! Our UK contributor David Stocker, was there to capture the unforgettable evening inside the Burlington Arcade – an epitome of luxury from its discreet location set back from the packed thoroughfares of the capital, where visitors can enjoy impeccable service and unparalleled specialist knowledge, and uncover rare examples of some of the world’s finest accessories.Pictured: David Linley, English furniture maker and chairman of the auction house Christie’s UK and Theo Fennell, exclusive jeweler to the stars, with a Burlington BeadleDuring VFNO, Popcorn and candyfloss, from fairground-style carnivalesque machines was served by performers dressed in costumes by Prangsta and two chocolate fountains, perched upon glowing tables and served with an assortment of fruit and sweets, were positioned at opposite ends of the Arcade. The fashionable crowds gathered together to celebrate this joyous occasion, among them were: Hugo Taylor, Natalie Joel and Frances Boulle from Made in Chelsea, Corrie Neilson and her models, Theo Fennell, Sophie Anderton, Olly Murray (Nickelodeon presenter), and Vince Kidd.
Full swagger, and ready to party
Burlington Arcade Style
The Last Tuesdays
The Last Tuesdays Performers
Blindfolded Acrobat
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Hugo Taylor and Natalie Joel (Made in Chelsea) outside Theo Fennell at the Burlington Arcade
Olly Murray wearing Susannah Lovis jewels
Samantha Bond with her daughter celebrating Vogue Fashion Night Out at the Burlington Arcade in collaboration
with The Last Tuesday Society
Snaky Situation – At The Burlington Archade
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Theo Fennell and Mark Lord (Head Beadle) – Vogue Fashion Night Out at the Burlington Arcade
Vogue Fashion Night Out, UK
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Remembrance of Things Past
The hyperrealist movementWe can all safely agree that art is uniquely a personal choice which creates a lot of emotions. When I first came across the works of Brooklyn-based artist Victor Rodriquez, my emotions ran high. In a good way. Victor Rodriguez‘ credentials in the art world has been rising for a number of years, especially because he’s been highly regarded as a pioneering figure in the new hyperrealist movement.Vader Kiss by Victor Rodriguez
Major institutions such as Art San Diego, the Museum of Contemporary, Art Flint Institute of Contemporary Arts, and Museo de Monterrey have carried his work. And now, the 40 year old artist who was born in Mexico is set to debut his latest exhibition called Black Dodecahedron at Sebastian & Barquet tomorrow, Thursday, September 6, 2012. The show will run until Friday, October 5th. S+B is located at 601 West 26th Street #300, NYC.
Ulysses by Victor Rodriguez
12 Slice DodecahedronCourtesy Victor Rodriguez. All rights reservedIn his latest series Victor Rodriguez repaints his pieces multiple times exploring the way our perception of memories change over time. He does this by utilizing techniques of photorealism to evoke the transformation of the past and present. Black Dodecahendron, a collection of monumental-sized paintings, strays from his former work by demonstrating a scarcity of an intense color palette and dramatic pyrotechnics by employing black geometric figures.
