A Celebration of Italian Fashion & Style
On October 14, Cathie Black, president, Hearst Magazines, and Aniello Musella, Italian trade commissioner, hosted a night of Italian style to celebrate the launch of the new “Made In Italy” advertising campaign, “If You Speak Fashion, You Speak Italian.” Over 250 guests joined Hearst Magazines and the Italian Trade Commission at the Hearst Tower to preview the campaign and enjoy an evening of Italian food, wine, and music. The guest list included Hearst editors, retail executives, designers, and celebrities including Padma Lakshmi, Kelly Rutherford, Anika Noni Rose, Colin Cowie, Erin Fetherston, Rachel Roy, and Brian Atwood. The “Made In Italy” advertising campaign will debut in spring 2010, and will be featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Marie Claire, Town&Country, and regional newspapers and magazines throughout the U.S.
Art in Bloom
The Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, presents Art in Bloom 2010: Art and Flowers in Harmony March 25-28. This four-day celebration will juxtapose fresh flowers with works of art from the Norton Museum’s collection. Floral arrangements created by award-winning members of area garden clubs and professional floral designers. For information go to norton.org.
Ferragamo Celebrates Houston
Salvatore Ferragamo celebrated its newly expanded boutique in the Houston Galleria with a chic cocktail party benefitting the The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Guests shopped the fashion collections and were treated to a special exhibition of Creations, a selection of limited edition replicas from the company’s extensive archives. To view the latest collection please visit ferragamo.com.
From left to right: Janet Gurwitch, Dr. John Mendelsohn, Sheridan Williams
Lafayette148 at Neimans
Champagne, music and fabulous fashion came together the last week of August during a trio of personal appearances in the Dallas area by Lafayette 148 New York Designer Edward Wilkerson (pictured, center). Wilkerson’s Fall 2009 Collection was presented at Neiman Marcus Fort Worth, Willow Bend and NorthPark, which was received with overwhelming praise by sophisticated shoppers including Town&Country subscribers.
Longines and Town&Country Celebrate “Women Who Make a Difference”
With a shared commitment to philanthropy, Longines and Town&Country partnered to celebrate extraordinary women who have made an impact on children’s lives.
On Thursday September 9th, Town&Country and Longines celebrated the 2009 Women Who Make a Difference Award winners with a spectacular dinner and awards ceremony at the Hearst Tower. Hosted by tennis legend, philanthropist and Longines ambassador Stefanie Graf and Town&Country Editor in chief Pamela Fiori, the dinner celebrated the work of three inspirational women.
This year’s honorees were: Lorri Unumb, whose work with Autism Speaks is changing the future for families who struggle with autism spectrum disorders; Leila de Bruyne who founded Flying Kites, an organization concerned with helping abandoned, abused, and orphaned children in Kenya; and Deloris Jordan, who has dedicated her life to helping children in inner-city neighborhoods through the James R. Jordan Foundation. Stefanie Graf was also honored for her work with the organization she founded, Children For Tomorrow, a non-profit foundation with the goal of supporting children who have become victims of war, persecution and violence.
If you would like to support any of these organizations, please go to:
childrenfortomorrow.de
autismspeaks.com
flyingkitesglobal.org
jamesjordanfoundation.com
Roberto Coin at James Free Jewelers
Town&Country hosted an exclusive “Bella Notte” dinner for James Free Jewelers and its VIP customers at C’est Tout restaurant in Dayton, Ohio. The intimate dinner party was a journey for the senses. Guests enjoyed a specially prepared wine-tasting menu, which perfectly complemented the “guest of honor”—The Roberto Coin Jewelry Collection. After each course, guests mingled around the jewelry trying on collections that matched their specific tastes.
San Francisco Ballet's Silver Celebration
On January 20th, the San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary will host the Silver Celebration, a major social event and fundraiser Honoring Helgi Tomasson’s 25 years as Artistic Director and launching SF Ballet’s 2010 Season. The evening includes a beautiful dinner in City Hall, a dazzling performance by the Company, and a lively post-performance party. For tickets, visit sfballet.org/gala or call 415.865.6766.
Town&Country Goes Italian...
In September 2009, Town&Country, partnering with the Italian Trade Commission (ITC) guided seven US jewelry retailers through a tour of Venice, the jewelry show in Vicenza and the gold district of Valenza.
From the grand canals, to the VicenzaOro trade show, our guests were treated to the best of the best in Italian design - from jewelry to architecture to food, our guests fell in love with Italy again and again.
Highlights of the trip included: a private dinner in the home of jewelry designer Roberto Coin, a tour and wine tasting at Gaya in Piemonte, the sumptuous tasting menu at the Bauer Hotel in Venice, tour of the Casa Damiani factory in Valenza and an alfresco luncheon hosted by Chantecler/Naples.
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Town&Country Hosts Dinner At Eight
On October 13, 2009, Hearst Magazines unveiled the latest edition of its Designer Visions program, “Cinema Style at SoHo Mews”. Renowned designers took inspiration from their favorite movies and transformed three New York City townhouses in those films’ styles.
Town&Country partnered with iconic designer Richard Mishaan, who took his cues from the film Dinner at Eight to create a modern-day interpretation of the 1930s frothy comedy. House Beautiful and Thom Filicia themed their home after The Big Chill, and VERANDA and John Saladino drew inspiration from Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Among the 800 guests, the opening night gala drew actress Sela Ward, Fine Living Networks’ Lloyd Boston, fashion designer Richie Rich and lifestyle expert Colin Cowie. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as they explored the three homes and opened the doors to their own design inspirations.
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Chad Allison
Chad Allison is a leading designer brand of exquisite fine jewelry collections adored by women with a passion for artistic self-expression. This Maltese Cross cuff contains two carats of diamonds set in 18- karat gold. See more of the Chad Allison collections at chadallison.com or call 877.947.7844.
De Beers
The Enchanted Lotus Collection by De Beers is a celebration of the unexpected and the eternal. De Beers’ exceptional craftsmen have created an exquisite thread of diamonds, which are woven together to create a fine band of lotus flowers. Wear as a statement piece or as the everlasting wedding band. Visit debeers.com to discover the entire Enchanted Lotus Collection.
Joseph Fleischer
Joseph Fleischer creates the most natural hair replacements for women and men since 1917. Named by Forbes as “the best.”, Fleischer will make the difference in your appearance. Change is in the hair. Start at the top, with your custom hair replacement made by hand “on-premise.” By appointment only 212.686.7701 or visit josephfleischer.com.
Kwiat
Kwiat earrings from the Legacy Collection as seen on Olivia Wilde at the 2009 Emmy awards. Earrings are set in 18 karat white gold adorned with 4 carat total weight pear shape drops surrounded by pave diamonds. Price available upon request. Available at the Kwiat Boutique, 725 Madison Avenue, New York, or for the closest retail location visit kwiat.com.
Martin Katz
Martin Katz always finds new ways to bring colored stones to life. This blue/gray sapphire of 8.5 carats is tastefully accented with micro-set diamonds, sapphires and amethysts. See more of the collection at martinkatz.com or call 866.956.7200.
The Town&Country Gourmet Collection by the Perfect Bite Co.
Bring delicious flavor and remarkable ease to your entertaining with our collection of gourmet heat and serve hors d’oeuvres, side dishes and desserts, exclusively at saks.com. Town&Country has part- nered with the fine-food purveyors at California’s Perfect Bite Co. to develop a delectable assortment of handmade dishes featuring gourmet recipes and the very best ingredients. Choose from wild mushroom tartlets to mini chocolate soufflés. Just heat, serve and enjoy. Available exclusively at saks.com/townandcountry.com or call 1.877.551.SAKS.
