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Sophie Takes L.A.

The beauty of children is that they appreciate things exactly for what they are – with no discrimination or judgment. And so they did the Saturday before Mother’s Day, coming together at Ron Robinson|Fred Segal on Melrose, to celebrate the launch of New Yorker Kelly Florio Kasouf’s new children’s book, … read more

Pete Peterson, Joan Ganz Cooney

Municipal Art Society Honors Joan Ganz Cooney and Peter G. Peterson

The Municipal Art Society of New York held its annual fundraising gala April 19. During the black tie soiree, Diane Sawyer and Michael Hoffman presented the 2012 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal to Joan Ganz Cooney and Peter G. Peterson. The two were lauded with this honor for their contributions to … read more

The Exclusive Debut of D'USSƒ

Jay-Z Endorses New Cognac; Still Roots for the Knicks

Last Wednesday’s launch of French luxury cognac D’USSE (pronounced dew-say) drew such a powerhouse crowd that Jake Gyllenhaal was thisclose to slipping by incognito. Solange Knowles brought her mother Tina to the exclusive preview at the Top of the Standard, where they joined other heavy-hitters and scenesters like Pharrell Williams, … read more

Karolina Kurkova

MET Stars Unwind at The Crown

Arguably there is no greater red carpet extravaganza then the MET Costume Institute Gala, complete with breathless coverage from essentially every press outlet in creation. However, by the time the after-parties roll around, the atmosphere is considerably more relaxed. Most stars arrive sans handlers, the flashbulbs (at least inside) are … read more

Melanoma Research Alliance Luncheon at Bergdorf Goodman

BG Luncheon Kicks Off Melanoma Awareness Month

With Memorial Day swiftly approaching, most of us here at AVENUEinsider are already beginning to think about bikinis, beaches, sun, and maybe even surf.  But what should be even more on our minds is sun protection.  May is Melanoma Awareness month, and Bergdorf Goodman has partnered with the Melanoma Research … read more

January Jones

Oceana and La Mer Fete Christie’s “Revolutionary” Sale

January Jones, Oceana Ambassador, joined Susan and David Rockefeller and Christie’s top executives Steven Murphy, Loic Gouzer, and Brett Gorvy to celebrate the exclusive screening of “La Revolution Bleu,” the documentary of the life and work of artist Yves Klein. La Mer – who has partnered with Oceana to raise … read more

Tinsley Mortimer

Tinsley Mortimer Shows Off Her Southern Charm

Tinsley Mortimer launched her book Southern Charm this week with a pink-adorned bash at LES event space  C+P 164 @ Castle &Pierpont.  Dani Stahl, Dori Cooperman, Ali Wise and Gigi Howard and toasted the tome with HPNOTIQ as they flipped through the pages. Southern Charm, published by Simon & Schuster, … read more

Watch Week

The Carlyle Celebrates Watch Week

Many New York residents and denizens from around the world are currently patronizing the Madison Avenue stores – previewing their newest and most exceptional time pieces –  during what is the city’s Second Annual Watch Week. The event officially kicked off last Thursday, when over 140 watch aficionados and fashion … read more