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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

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

Eleanora-Kennedy

Verdura Toasts FIT

Ward Landriganand Nico Landrigan, Chairman and President of Verdura, hosted an intimate cocktail gathering for the FIT Couture Council.  Co-host and Couture Council Board member Eleanora Kennedy and Director of the Museum at FIT Valerie Steele welcomed guests like Maggie Norris, Geoffrey Bradfield, Roric Tobin, Melissa Morris, Kamie Lightburn, Yaz … read more

Roger Vivier Prismick Collection Cocktail

Roger Vivier Launches Prismick

Samantha Boardman, Casey Fremont Crowe, Timo Weiland, and Alexis Bryan Morgan were among the fashion insiders who toasted Roger Vivier‘s Prismick collection at the label’s Madison Avenue flagship on Tuesday night. In celebration of the new accessories line – Vivier’s first collection without its signature buckle – a handful of … read more

Andrea Henderson Fahnestock, Gillian Miniter, Sheila Labrecque, Anne Harrison, Beth Canavan, Amie Jame

One Jewel of a Display: Tiffany Toasts Its New Windows

On Tuesday evening, Tiffany & Co. paid tribute to the Central Park Conservancy and the 30th Anniversary of the Frederick Law Olmsted Award luncheon with a cocktail fete and the unveiling of their newly styled windows. Each window – there are 5 in total – features an iconic section of … read more