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Award Winners at 2nd Annual NYCIFF

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Award Winners at 2nd Annual NYCIFF

This year, the film world and the fashion world converged at the second edition of the New York City International Fashion Film Festival (NYCIFFF). Held at the Museum of Arts and Design in Manhattan, the festival showcased a curated selection of 60 exceptional fashion films nominated across 21 diverse categories with the addition this year of the Trailblazer Award, made for the entry which broke new ground with its concept.

Pedro Oberto, Anna Zaia, Nicholas England and Marc Bouwer _ Credit Blaine Pennington Photography for NYCIFFF

The NYCIFFF jury, consisting of esteemed professionals and visionaries in the fashion and film industries, had the challenging task of selecting the winners from an array of outstanding submissions. After careful deliberation, the festival was thrilled to announce the following 2024 award recipients:

Best Makeup: Nebula by Nain Maslun (Chile)

Best Hairstyling: Hong Kong Ballet: Tutu Academy by Dean Alexander (United States)

Best Cinematography: Vivier Express by Nicoangelo Gelormini (Italy)

Best Music / Sound Design: SOGNO x Vivienne Westwood by Marco Celotti (Italy)

Best Metaverse Fashion Film: A New Beginning by Christophe Chudy (France)

Best Micro Fashion Film: The Collector by Julien D’Andon (Italy)

Best Fashion Documentary: Love Letter to Asian Women by Min Soo Park (United States)

Best Message: The Runway of Hope – Kindness is Cool by Lusia Diaz (United States)

Best Experimental Fashion Film: Nebula by Nain Maslun (Chile)

Best Model Ensemble: Vogue World – London by Charlotte Wales (France)

Best Emerging Talent Designer: Meruert Tolegen SS24 Part 2 by Mereurt Tolegen (United States)

Best Student Fashion Designer: The Character Chronicles by Anke De Veirman (Belgium)

Best Student Fashion Film: M.O.V.I.E. by Beatrice Mazza, Barbara Maria Medeiros (Italy)

Best Emerging Talent Filmmaker: Catch of the Day by Joshua Stoker (United States)

Best Fashion Editorial: A New Beginning by Christophe Chudy (France)

Best Actress / Female Model: Hannah Dodd for Charlatan by Gracie Otto (Australia)

Best Actor / Male Model: Miles Frank for Vivier Express by Nicolangelo Gelormini (Italy)

Best Skin: Ohla Hitko for Meruert Tolegen SS24 Part 2 by Meruert Tolegen (United States)

Best Director: Nicoangelo Gelormini for Vivier Express (Italy)

Best Fashion Film: Levitate by Luis Velasco (Spain)

2024 Trailblazer Award: Elton Ilirjani for Je Suis Mona by Malan Breton (United States)

People’s Choice Award: The Artisan’s Corner by Yahaira Serrano Venegas, Katherine Valadez, Giordano Lecona and Noreh Morales Rios (Mexico

These exceptional films and talents captivated the audience and jury with their artistic vision and dedication to the fusion of fashion and film. The NYCIFFF applauds their creativity and contribution to the world of fashion filmmaking.

“We were deeply impressed by the level of talent and creativity displayed by both Designers and filmmakers this year,” said Pedro Oberto, Founder of NYCIFFF, “Students are the future, and we are proud to create a space for them on the NYCIFFF platform.”

Marc Bouwer and Pedro Oberto _ Credit Blaine Pennington Photography for NYCIFFF

“The fashion film is now embraced by almost every major fashion brand in the world. It is now one of the most important ways to connect with an audience of countless screen watchers. We wanted to create a platform in New York City that is specifically geared to this art form hence the creation of NYCIFFF.” said Marc Bouwer, Co-Director of NYCIFFF.

Introducing the NYCIFFF Awards presentation, New York City Media & Entertainment Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman, “I want to welcome all the international filmmakers to the fashion capital of the world, which is also the film capital of the world. What a combination! We loved your films, and we want to invite you to make films in New York as well.”

Marc Bouwer, Pat Swinney Kaufman and Pedro Oberto _ Credit Blaine Pennington Photography for NYCIFFF

The NYCIFFF extends its congratulations to all the winners and participants for their exceptional work. As the fashion film industry continues to evolve, the festival remains committed to providing a platform for innovative storytellers who redefine the boundaries of fashion and film.

Notable attendees included: Pedro Oberto, Marc Bouwer, NYC Media & EntertainmentCommissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman, Nadja Sayej, Amber Gray, Marco Maranghello, Thomas Concordia, Scott Woodward, Anna Zaia, Jeffrey Ampratawun, George Wayne, Malan Breton, Jean Shafiroff, Luisa Diaz.

George Wayne _ Credit Blaine Pennington Photography for NYCIFFF
Malan Breton _ Credit Blaine Pennington Photography for NYCIFFF

Judges for the 2024 NYCIFFF Awards included: Amy Berg, Marc Bouwer, Eric Wilson, Nadja Sayej, Amber Gray, Nikki Petersen, Marco Maranghello, Thomas Concordia, Scott Woodward, Anna Zaia, Jeffrey Ampratawun, Branko Popovic, Debbie Dickinson and George Wayne.

The New York City International Fashion Film Festival would like to extend thanks to sponsors including Film Freeway, Klara Beauty Lab, Lawlor Media Group, Marc Bouwer, Museum of Arts & Design, NYC Visuals, Pedro Oberto, Weshort.

About The NYCIFFF:

Created by NYC Visuals and led by CEO Pedro Oberto, The New York City International Fashion Film Festival is an annual festival that showcases the finest fashion films worldwide, including music videos, experimental fashion films, student fashion projects, and fashion documentaries. For more information visit: www.nycifff.com

Marco Maranghello _ Credit Blaine Pennington Photography for NYCIFFF

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First Hamptons Reception – Saving Lives from the Sky in Haiti- Held by Haiti Air Ambulance

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First Hamptons Reception – Saving Lives from the Sky in Haiti- Held by Haiti Air Ambulance

Haiti Air Ambulance (HAA), an established New York based 501(c)(3) non-profit, which since 2014 has been the only charity helicopter air ambulance service dedicated to serving the 11.4 million people of Haiti held their first reception in the Hamptons to introduce the critical role of the organization.

Over the past decade, Haiti Air Ambulance has flown over 2,000 missions, triaging, treating and transporting patients from remote and underserved areas to hospitals equipped to provide the specialized care they require. Over 40% of its patients are pregnant mothers and newborns.  HAA’s commitment to saving lives and improving healthcare access in Haiti has made a profound impact on the country’s medical landscape. 

Dr. Barry Weintraub _ Credit Mark Sagliocco/PMC

HAA brought the story of their invaluable work to the Hamptons with a special reception, “Saving Lives from the Sky in Haiti” at the estate of Ken & Maria Fishel in Bridgehampton, NY.

The reception featured an introduction by HAA Founder, Pat Dolan followed by guest speakers Mitch Albom, an Internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician, as well as the founder of the Have Faith Haiti Mission in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. In addition,  Eric Cioè-Peña MD MPH Founder and current Vice President of the Center for Global Health of Northwell Health and the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine in addition to Dr. Wesner Jacotin, Chief Flight Physician of Haiti Air Ambulance.

Mitch Albom _ Credit Mark Sagliocco/PMC/PMC

Notable Attendees included: Pat Dolan, Mitch Albom, Eric Cioè-Peña MD MPH, Dr. Wesner Jacotin, Elisa DiStefano,Ken Fishel, Maria Fishel, Jerry Kremer, Suzan Kremer, Alan Harvey, Lisa Walker Brown, Christopher Lockhart, Babak Rezvani, Jerry Della Femina, Judy Licht, Angela LaGreca, Contessa Bernadette Piccolina, Leesa Rowland, Robert Zimmerman, Julia Haart, Dr. Barry Weintraub, Nancy Seidenstein, Liz Hamburg, Joan Hamburg, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright.

Elisa DiStefano _ Credit Mark Sagliocco/PMC/PMC
Jerry Della Femina, Judy Licht, Angela LaGreca and Contessa Bernadette Piccolina _ Credit Mark Sagliocco/PMC
Alan Harvey, Lisa Walker Brown, Christopher Lockhart and Babak Rezvani y Mark Sagliocco/PMC

About Haiti Air Ambulance:

Haiti Air Ambulance (HAA) flies critically ill or injured patients 365 days a year to emergency medical care providers regardless of ability to pay. HAA does not only fly the patients; the HAA team triage and treat them in-flight and on the ground. The HAA communications team also identifies the appropriate hospital to treat the patient’s specific condition and manages the patient intake process. Among the patients HAA helps, many are pregnant mothers and newborns. 

In addition, HAA also transports hundreds of doctors to clinics and hospitals who treat thousands of patients across the country. Equally important, HAA distributes critical medical supplies wherever they are needed.

Lastly, HAA spends equal energy building long term healthcare partnerships and infrastructure. HAA’s core mission is to expand access to healthcare, medical supplies/equipment, healthcare job training, and community health education.

Haiti Air Ambulance aims to change the course of Haitian healthcare by fostering a sustainable healthcare system and a path to self-sufficiency – There IS hope in the skies over Haiti.

www: www.haitiairambulance.org

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Ferrari & Porsche Celebrated at Annual “Hamptons Concours” Produced by RAND Luxury

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Ferrari & Porsche Celebrated at Annual “Hamptons Concours” Produced by RAND Luxury

Bradford Rand and his team, including Andrew Levitt, from the renowned events company RAND Luxury, hosted a private charity brunch and concours in partnership with Ferrari of Long Island, Manhattan Motorcars, Morgan Stanley, Rémy Martin / Louis XIII, and others. The exclusive, Invitation-Only event Sold Out well in advance and was held at the Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth and Maria Fishel. Proceeds from the event benefited the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF).

Jean Shafiroff and her dog __ Credit PMC / Michael Ostuni

The annual event featured one of the largest collections of rare and exceptional vintage and modern Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, McLaren, and Rolls-Royce vehicles ever seen in the Hamptons, with an estimated combined value exceeding $100 million. Nearly 200 Ferrari and Porsche cars were evaluated by a panel of automotive experts and celebrity judges, led by Chief Judge Glenn Simon, in the judged concours. The Hamptons Concours also showcased new models from luxury brands such as Aston Martin, McLaren, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Bentley.

Palm Bay, vodka by One Roq, the finest assortment of scotches from Braeburn Whisky, cognac from Remy Martin, Staple Gin a new creation from Rachael Ray and fine cuisine from Lessings and hand-rolled cigars from Cohiba welcomed the guests at the event.

Notable Attendees included: Bradford Rand, Ken Fishel, Maria Fishel, Jordan Lippner, Dina Lohan, Julia Haart, Bradley Fishel, Alexandra Fishel, John Catsamatidis, Margo Catsamatidis, Jean shafiroff, Alan Lieberman, Diane Lieberman, and Jake Phipps.

Alan Lieberman and Diane Lieberman __ Credit PMC / Michael Ostuni
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY – AUGUST 11: Julia Haart __ Credit PMC / Michael Ostun
Kenneth Fishe and Maria Fishel_ __ Credit PMC / Michael Ostuni

Details of the winners of the 2024 Hamptons Concours will be available from August 20th on www.randluxury.com  

The event sponsors included: Morgan Stanley, Remy Martin/Louis XIII, Roger Dubuis Timepieces, Cohiba Cigars, Douglas Elliman, Ferrari of Long Island, Ferrari Club of North America (Empire State Region), Aston Martin of Long Island, McLaren of Long Island, Sports Car Market, Manhattan Motorcars, Putnam Leasing, Porsche Club of America (Metro NY Region), Gintani NY, Ryan Friedman Motorcars, ApolloJets, Blade Logistics Capital, Hagerty, Ineos, Lyrical Asset Mgt, Kitty Kat Coin, CyberRisk Alliance, Palm Bay Intl, Lucid, Glenrothes, and Optyx.

For a full list of sponsors, please visit: https://bit.ly/3WZgcG0

About RAND Luxury:

RAND Luxury has produced over 2,500 Press, Media & Affluent Consumer Charity events that showcase fine cars, jewelry, electronics, private jet co’s, watches, wine, travel, artwork & more in New York City, during The Sundance Film Festival, The Tribeca Film Festival and in the Hamptons.  The company’s team has been producing events since 1993 including TECHEXPO, The Cyber Security Summit, The Luxury Technology Show, Go Green Expo, Fashion Career Expo and numerous automotive launch unveilings for Lamborghini, Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley & Maserati. RAND Luxury has also produced events to benefit such charities as the Southampton Animal Shelter, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The American Red Cross, City Harvest & the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation.

For more information, visit: www.RANDLuxury.com

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D’yan Forest – 90 Year Old Guinness World Record Holder for Oldest Female Comedian at Sticks and Stones Comedy Club 09.28

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D’yan Forest – 90 Year Old Guinness World Record Holder for Oldest Female Comedian at Sticks and Stones Comedy Club 09.28

D’yan Forest was raised a provincial girl in the conservative suburbs of Boston. After a contextually scandalous marriage turned divorce and two years of oral French lessons, Forest got on a five-day boat ride to study abroad in Paris. After falling in love with the city, Forest would then fully embrace French culture, which would determine the trajectory of the rest of her career. Back in the US, Forest performed as an international singer at golf clubs, country clubs, bars, and restaurants. Her life as a singer was cut short when the entertainment business in New York City was brought to a halt after the 9/11 attacks. Forest obliged the world’s needs and became a comedian. With her ukulele in hand, Forest put together a hysterical and risqué one-woman show which caught on quickly. Her act, accurately called “I Married a Nun,” landed her on the same stages as Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, and Joan Rivers. Upon meeting Forest, Rivers referred to her as “the filthy ukulele player.” COVID-19 got Forest to wondering what else she could do with all of her wonderfully hilarious stories from life. I Did it My Ways is the culmination of her sitcom-worthy life events, now available for all to read. But this book is no indication that the 90-year-old is done taking to the stage. Her act, “Swinging on the Seine,” can still be seen in New York and Paris at some of the most famed comedy clubs like Joe’s Pub, Caroline’s Gotham Comedy Club, and New York Comedy Club. She most recently performed her new show “D’yan Forest: 90 Years of Songs & Scandal” at Joe’s Pub.

Casita Maria Fiesta! Gala Pre Party Honoring Wes Gordon and Carolina Herrera

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Casita Maria Fiesta! Gala Pre Party Honoring Wes Gordon and Carolina Herrera


Last night handsome Creative Director Wes Gordon walked into swooning ladies at the Carolina Herrera Flagship Madison Avenue store. He is this year’s honoree at the upcoming Casita Maria Fiesta! Gala. “Carolina Herrera is one of our earliest honorees and longest supporters”, said Board Chair Jacquline Weld Drake. “The fashion house is one of the most prestigious Latino brands in the world. Honoring Wes is honoring our past and our future, as well as Latin culture.” Other board Members George Corton, Ben Rodriguez-Cubeñas, Sissi Fleitas-Refaie, Michéle Gerber Klein, and Darlyn Portes greeted friends and supporters.

Guests included: Steven M.L. Aronson, Edgar Batista, Candace Bushnell, Lady Liliana Cavendish, Amy Fine Collins, Jennifer Fischer, Susan Gutfreund, Sharon King Hoge, William Ivey Long, Fern Mallis, Muffy Aston Potter, Marc Rosen, Mary Snow, Daisy Soros, Christopher Walling. They sipped on champagne and tried on gowns and jewelry, with partial sales benefiting Casita Maria.

Fern Mallis and Alejandra Cicognani
 Amy Fine Collins, Wiliam Ivey Long, Daisy Soros and Christopher Walling
DarvyVillarreal and Sunny Qiu

Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education, the oldest Latin charity in New York City, provides high-quality arts education to over 1,000 students each day. Located in the country’s poorest zip code, the South Bronx, Casita Maria creates a safe, welcoming community, enriching and uplifting youth and families, producing well-rounded individuals who go on to fulfill their dreams. Casita Maria’s 90th anniversary Fiesta! is October 21, 2024 at The Plaza Hotel. The evening is chaired by Jacquline Weld Drake and HRH Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia and will honor philanthropist Lucy Doughty, Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon, and gallerists James J. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui of Wally Findlay Galleries International.For tickets and more information, visit www.casitamaria.org/fiesta-2024

Penelope Herrera and Natalia Finnis Smar

The 16th Annual Get Wild! Gala Celebrated by The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center

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The 16th Annual Get Wild! Gala Celebrated by The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center

For 16 years in a row now The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons has a gala to raise funds to contribute to their mission of rehabilitating and successfully releasing animals back into the wild across Eastern Long Island.

Eastern Long Island’s only wildlife hospital, The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of wild animals impacted by human encroachment on their habitat. It is a grass-roots organization that began with a few concerned friends and has grown to include over 3,000 members and supporters. The center operates as a full-service professional wildlife hospital, with licensed rehabilitators, biologists, animal behaviorists, and volunteers on staff. More than 300 people have been trained to help with wildlife rescues. The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center is located on Munn’s Pond Park through a cooperative licensing agreement with Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. The center is located on a greenbelt of public land parcels that stretches from Tiana Bay to Peconic Bay on the eastern end of Long Island, New York. This ecosystem is one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable, with salt and freshwater wetlands, Pine Barrens, deciduous forest, and meadowland. As a result, it is an ideal location for a wildlife rehabilitation center. The hospital is intended solely for wild animals. There are no ambient noises or smells to stress the wildlife that is recovering within, unlike a veterinary hospital. Every year, the Wildlife Rescue Center receives over 10,000 calls for information or assistance regarding wild animal encounters. In addition, the center offers educational programs to local elementary and secondary schools. Local college students participate in cooperative education programs and internships. The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center has an annual operating budget of more than $650,000, almost entirely funded by generous donors.  For more information, visit: www.wildliferescuecenter.org

bird from wildlife rescue photo by Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com ©2024 robrich101@gmail.com 516-676-3939

This year’s gala which honored Michael Hayes was held at the Southampton Arts Center. The event chairs were Ingrid Edelman, Jane Gill, Missy Hargraves, Jonathan McCann and Lisa Baron Schenker. The emcee for the event was Award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport.

Michael Hayes (honoree) and Kathleen Mulcahey (executive director) _ Credit Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com
Jill Rappaport _ Credit Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

The highlight of the evening was board member Jeffrey Colle’s gift to the silent auction of a safari in Africa, at Buffalo Kloof in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province –  which ended up selling multiple times to the great benefit of the Wildlife Rescue Center.

Guests were treated to live music from special musical guests Taylor Barton and G.E. Smith, cocktails, light fare, and a silent auction.

GE Smith and Taylor Barton _ Credit Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

All guests were welcomed to the cocktail party, which featured appearances by some of the non-releasable hawks and owls that the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center has rehabilitated and now reside at the Center. All proceeds benefited the native wildlife treated at their hospital.

atmosphere _ Credit Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com ©2024 robrich101@gmail.com

Notable attendees included: Michael Hayes, Kathleen Mulcahy, Noelle Dunlop, Missy Hargraves, Jill Rapaport, Beth Stern, Chuck Scarborough, Taylor Barton, G.E. Smith and Jean Shafiroff.

Chuck Scarborough, Brett and Grace Campbell _ Credit Rob
Jean Shafiroff_ Credit Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com
Beth Stern _ Credit Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Sponsors of the 16th Annual Get Wild! Gala included:

Red Fox Sponsor

Penni Ludwig

Great Horned Owl Sponsors
Leslie L. Alexander Foundation, Max, Beau, Bubba, Elliot and Willow Colle, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edelman, Andy Sabin Family Foundation, Lisa Baron Schenker and Gregg Schenker

Red Tailed Hawk Sponsors
Susan Allen, Linda Hackett, Linda Lloyd Lambert, Linda and Russell Munson, Katherine Rayner, Louise and Lenn Riggio, Jonathan and Wendy Turetsky.

Great Blue Heron Sponsor
Anonymous, Ellen and Chuck Scarborough, Christine Seddon-Grofik and George Grofik.

Snowy Egret Sponsor
Christine and Randall Blank, Roberta J.M. Olson and Alexander B.V. Johnson.

Eastern Screech Owl Sponsors
Missy Hargraves, Jonathan W. McCann

With Special Thanks to Express News Group, Lawlor Media Group, Charles Spitzner Nursery, Tito’s Vodka, Duckwalk Vineyards and Leslie Wine.

Sept. 27-29 Second Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair w/ Candace Bushnell & India Hicks

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Sept. 27-29 Second Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair w/ Candace Bushnell & India Hicks

The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair, featuring 30+ exhibitors from across the country, will take over the historic Great Hall in Shepard Hall at City College of New York (160 Convent Ave. NYC) from September 27th to 29th, 2024.   The second annual installment will take over the 14,000 square foot Late Gothic Revival structure and showcase tens of thousands of beautiful and rare books, prints, works on paper, historic documents and ephemera from around the globe. 

 The Promise of Liberty exhibition will debut at the fair and introduce museum-worthy, never seen in public items such as The Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln, the first public printing of the Declaration of Interdependence ($2,000,000), George Washington’s “Justice & the Public Good” Letter ($550,000) and his first Thanksgiving Proclamation, a letter from Albert Einstein alerting President Franklin Roosevelt to the possibility of the creation of an atomic bomb, Jesse Owens’ 1936 Olympic medal, and more.

Screenshot of Book and Print Fair’s Digital Flier 9/18/2024

Other exceptional items being offered include a book on jazz from the library of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts presented to him as a birthday gift by Mick Jagger ($15,800), a letter from Frederick Douglass on his return voyage as a free man ($450,000), a signed copy of Martin Luther King’s Stride Toward Freedom ($200,000), and a first edition of Breakfast at Tiffany’s signed by Truman Capote($10,500), the first printing of the iconic children’s Anne of Green Gables in one of five surviving jackets from 1909 or earlier ($40,000) and a rare first edition of one of Charles Dickens’ most popular novels Great Expectations (1861) ($25,000).

The weekend will include a variety of hosted events and entertainment. Highlights include a Q&A sessions and book signings with the “real life Carrie Bradshaw” Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the City, and designer India Hicks, who among other things has authored five successful design books, been a network host, and modeled for Ralph Lauren. 

Additional speakers include award-winning children and young adult author Lois Lowry, Beatles expert and author Kenneth Womack, critically acclaimed novelist and journalist Stona Fitch, and renowned fashion illustrator Richard Haines, whose clients include Prada, Tiffany & Company, Bobbi Brown, and more, who will be in conversation with DJ and Isaac Likes creator Isaac Hindlin-Miller.

The second annual edition of the fun-filled fair kicks off on Friday with a Preview Party featuring wine, canapes, and a preview of the exhibitors’ treasures. Live music will be provided by Brian Vander Ark, lead singer/songwriter for the multi-platinum alternative rock band The Verve Pipe. On Saturday evening, following her Q&A and book signing, there will be an intimate VIP champagne and caviar reception with India Hicks at nearby Imperial Fine Books.   

Eve and Edward Lemon founded Fine Books Fairs in 2022, creating fun, affordable and welcoming fairs that instill the joy of books in a new generation of collectors.  The couple, who are in their 30s, are respected collectors and experts in the field and host five fairs throughout the year. 

“Our fairs are social, interactive events that cultivate a welcoming experience that instills the joy of collecting to all who attend,” stated Eve Lemon, who co-founded Fine Book Fairs with her husband Edward in 2022.  “New York City is the pinnacle event of our fairs, and we wanted to create a bespoke, truly memorable experience for both exhibitors and collectors that also reflected the city itself.  There seemed no better choice than to have Sex in the City author Candace Bushnell, who really epitomizes everything about The Big Apple, host a talk and take questions from the guests. And Shepard Hall, designed by George Browne Post, was the perfect venue to showcase books and art.”

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SCHEDULE:

Friday,  September 27th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Price: $60.00 (valid for Saturday & Sunday) – Link HERE.

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Opening Preview Night with wine, canapes, live music & preview to books & prints

6:00 pm-7:00pm – Candace Bushnell, best-selling novelist and author Sex in the City, TV producer, and star of acclaimed one-woman show True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City, hosts a talk, Q&A session and book signing. 

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Brian Vander Ark,  lead singer/songwriter for the multi-platinum alternative rock band The Verve Pipe will perform some of his hits.

Saturday, September 28th, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM

Price: $20 adults, $10 students, free for under 16 years of age  or with valid CCNY student ID.

Link HERE.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM –  Lois Lowry, popular children & YA book author, will discuss her career and latest book Tree. Table. Book (2024).

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Stona Fitch, author of eight novels including the critically acclaimed Death Watch (Arrow Editions, 2023), has been praised by writers from J. M. Coetzee to Dennis Lehane and adapted for film. 

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Richard Haines in conversation with Isaac Hindlin-Miller.  One of today’s most sought-after fashion illustrator, Haines’ clients include Prada, Fédération de la Haute Couture, Tiffany & Company, Bobbi Brown, Polo Ralph Lauren, Todd Snyder, J. Crew, and more.

5:00 PM –6:00 PM– India Hicks, the London-born designer and author, comes from both British and design royalty. Her father was famed interior decorator David Hicks, her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, and her Godfather is King Charles III. She has authored five design books, modeled for Ralph Lauren, among others, and been a host for networks ranging from Bravo to the BBC. 

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – India Hicks exclusive VIP champagne & caviar reception at Imperial Fine Books (790 Madison Ave. #601, NYC) – Link to tickets HERE.

Sunday, September 29th, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM

Price: $20 adults, $10 students, free for under 16 years of age or with valid CCNY student ID.

Link HERE.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Kenneth Womack, author/editor of more than 40 books, including Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of the Beatles (2007), the Cambridge Companion to the Beatles (2009), The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four (2014), and more.

The list of exhibitors include: The 19th Century Rare Book and Photograph Shop, Act 2 Books,

Artem Rare Books, B&B Rare Books, BlueMango Books and Manuscripts, C.S. Miller Books,

Christopher’s Rare Books, Commonwealth Books, Conspiration Editions, Courtside Books,

Edward T. Pollack Fine Arts, Imperial Fine Books, James Cummins Bookseller, Jeannot R. Barr Prints and Drawings, Jeffrey Bergman Books, Leaves Bookstore, Librairie Michael Seksik, Marc Chabot Fine Arts, 

McBride Rare Books, Michael Steinbach Rare Books, Michael Weintraub, Inc, Old Editions Rare Books,

The Old Print Shop, Owl of Minerva Rare Books, Peter Harrington, Royal Books, Seth Kaller, Inc, Stan Gorski, Books & Ephemera, The Great Republic, The Verne Gallery, and Walnut Street Paper. 

About Fine Book Fairs:

Fine Book Fairs was founded by Eve and Edward Lemon in 2022 to promote book and print fairs across the United States. Each of the fairs is a unique social event that combines rare books and prints, bespoke service to both exhibitors and attendees, live music, food and drink in a historic venue.  Since its inception, Fine Book Fairs has hosted internationally attended book fairs in D.C., Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and New York, helping to make collecting accessible to a new generation of fans.  www.finefairs.com

Millbrook Horse Trials Welcomed Candace Bushnell

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Millbrook Horse Trials Welcomed Candace Bushnell

The Millbrook Horse Trials, the prestigious annual three-day equestrian event, kicked off with a conversation between Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the City, and former Brides magazine editor in chief, Barbara Tober, how learning to ride shaped them into the independent, successful women they are today. Said Bushnell, “I rode from eight to eighteen…. I was a member of the school’s Pony Club, so we did eventing and learned stable management, all aspects of horse care.  We had lots of fun adventures.  When my parents moved to a house with a barn in Glastonbury, Connecticut I took care of that barn, and you could eat off the floor.  Of course, my own room was a mess. One time my father wanted to get on a horse, and it was hilarious to me and my sisters.  But in a way empowering—something we could do and did, even though we were much younger.”  Barbara Tober shared “I learned to ride from a book.  I was self-taught.  At six I had a horse at our farm. My parents had other priorities, and this was my way to independence. Later at Brides I kept riding, but in those days we all had long nails.  I still rode and jumped. My husband Donald was a skier.  He learned to ride for me, and I learned to ski for him.   Sometimes before work I would ride with Michael Korda in Central Park.  I was always jealous that his office had a shower for him.  I had to go home and shower before arriving at Conde Nast.” What both women agreed on is that “learning to ride as a young woman instills confidence, concentration.  The experience of falling off and getting back on makes you resilient and assured.  It’s great training for life.”

Candace with Prancer and Pepper _ Credit Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC

The record crowd included former Governor Eliot Spitzer and his new wife Roxana, Sharon King Hoge, Karen Klopp, Cece Cord, author James Fray, and even tightrope walker Philippe Petit (himself a former equestrian).  The event chairs were Mimi Babcock and Caroline Merison.

Kelly Morgan and Booli Selmayr _ Credit Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC

The Millbrook Horse Trials (MHT), a recognized United States Eventing Association (USEA) Event, is an important part of a long equestrian tradition in Dutchess County. Recognized among the region’s most prestigious annual sporting events, it attracts world-class competitors from throughout the United States and brings some 400 riders and their support staff into the local community each year. MHT is the largest event in the northeast and the only one with an advanced division. US Olympic team riders regularly compete their upper level horses at Millbrook to warm up for the top international competitions.

Atmosphere_ Credit Patrick McMullan/PMC

Often referred to as the triathlon of the equestrian world, Eventing is an exciting and rapidly expanding sport. It encompasses three key disciplines: Dressage, Cross Country, and Stadium Jumping. MHT offers a full range of recognized competitions, from USEA Beginner Novice to Advanced level.

Atmosphere _Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC

The Millbrook Horse Trials’ success in attracting over 3,000 competitors and spectators is a product of its reputation for presenting a well-organized competitive environment, with expert F.E.I.-designed courses, in a beautifully maintained open landscape.

Dr. Christina Rahm of DRC Ventures Debuts New Merci Dupre Clothiers Collection at New York Fashion Week

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Dr. Christina Rahm of DRC Ventures Debuts New Merci Dupre Clothiers Collection at New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week launched with an exquisite experience: Catwalk Furbaby. Dr. Christina Rahm presented her latest collection, Enviremware, at the fashion show – a specialized line that combines her expertise as a scientist with fashion. As a prolific fashion engineer, she has inspired stylish, cutting-edge clothing with textiles that become technology to protect our organic bodies from environmental toxins created by our desire and dependancy on technology.

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_ Credit Jared Siskin/PMC
_ Credit Jared Siskin/PMC

Enviremware is infused with patented nano-biotech formulas during a 96-hour process, offering an unbeatable barrier against EMF radiation, heavy metals, viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungus, while blocking radio frequency electromagnetic particles from 5G cellular transmission.

_ Credit Jared Siskin/PMC
_ Credit Jared Siskin/PMC

About Merci Dupre Clothiers:

Merci Dupre is the pinnacle of luxury environmental fashion and protection, specializing in Enviremware apparel. In addition to being an expression of self and culture, their clothing inporates nanotech skin coatings to create a barrier against hazardous toxins such as 5G technologies, EMF radiation, antimicrobials, and heavy metals. Not only will it preserve your health, it will present you in the height of style and fashion. Merci Dupre is at the forefront of eco-friendly luxury fashion brands around the world today.

You can explore the full range of these items at Merci Dupre Clothiers www.mercidupreclothiers.com

_ Credit Jared Siskin/PMC
_ Credit Jared Siskin/PMC
_ Credit Jared Siskin/PMC

About The ROOT Brands:

The ROOT Brands is a wellness company led by CEO Clayton Thomas and Chief Science Formulator Dr. Christina Rahm. The company creates products designed to support the body’s natural detoxification and overall well-being. The ROOT Brands focuses on providing solutions to subtle health challenges. Their mission is to help individuals improve their health by cancelling out the impact of technology.

For more, please visit: www.therootbrands.com

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Clayton Thomas _ Credit Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC

Grey/Ven x Sip Channe Hamptons Dinner Recap

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Grey/Ven x Sip Channe Hamptons Dinner Recap

A stylish gathering of influencers and tastemakers was hosted by Scott Weissman CEO of Grey/Ven at his house for an intimate dinner party hosted by Rose Thorn, luxury concierge expert & brand ambassador for Greyven and Kavita Channe, TV Personality and founder of the wine brand, Sip Channé. The evening was a chic sit-down affair celebrated with a perfect combinaion of fine wine, fashion, luxury and warm company. Chef Ryan Carol paired farm to table dishes and caviar bumps with Sip Channé Rosé and Sip Channé Blanc, two exquisite wines from St. Tropez, France. Made with sustainable winemaking practice, their taste evidences a sugarfree, low sulfite ppm.

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Barbara Kavovit, Sara Shala, Teresa Sorkin, Samantha Crichton, Dr. Yana Delkhah, Kavita Channe and Peggy Zavakolas _ Credit Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com ©2024

Notable guests included:

  • Nancy & Kobi Karp – founders of the famed architecture firm favored by celebrities.
  • Jeff Feinberg – hedge fund executive.
  • Samantha Crichron – star of Serving the Hamptons on HBOMax.
  • Peggy Zabakolas – star of Selling the Hamptons on HBOMax.
  • Barbara Kavovit – star of RHONY on Bravo.
  • Steve Hasker – CEO of Thomson Reuters.
  • Steph Sebbag – founder of Casa del Sol Tequila.
  • Philanthropists Patricia & Roger Silverstein
  • Benny Shabtai – owner of Raman’s Weil Watches.
  • Ambra Gutierrez – Italian fashion model.
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