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Lydia Fenet, Grace Potter, Graydon Carter, Anna Scott Carter

Christie’s Makes Its BID to Save the Earth

Renowned collectors, philanthropists, celebrities, and other influencers gathered en masse at Christie’s on Wednesday night for the third annual Green Auction: BID to Save the Earth. Hosts Susan and David Rockefeller and Anna and Graydon Carter welcomed Glenn Close, Coco Rocha, Olivia Chantecaille, Lauren and Sharon Bush, Amanda Hearst, Denise … read more

Joanna Coles, Simon Kneen, Cindi Leive

Banana Republic Fall/Holiday 2012 Preview

Simon Kneen’s Fall Holiday 2012 collection for Banana Republic was a study in contrasts. Urban chic juxtaposed with country charm; ladylike leather satchels paired with tough metal-tipped pumps; classic trenches and wool capes finished off with leather piping and gold hardware. Luxe accent pieces – like faux fur and cashmere … read more

Simon Doonan, Vishaka Robinson, Laurie Brookin

The Launch of BOSS BOTTLED. SPORT.

Ryan Reynolds was the man of honor at last week’s intimate launch of P&G Prestige and HUGO BOSS’S third edition to their BOSS BOTTLED. portfolio, BOSS BOTTLED. SPORT. Launching on July 1st of this year, the new scent is a light, clean, yet undoubtedly masculine scent for the man who … read more

Katharine McPhee

Just in Time: Audemars Piguet Toasts the Royal Oak

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its iconic Royal Oak timepiece – deemed one of the world’s first luxury sports watches – Audemars Piguet hosted an exhibition and retrospective at the Park Avenue Armory from March 21st through the 24th.  The New York event was the kickoff to a global … read more

Rachel Chandler, Alexandra Richards, Bianca Balti, Stella Schnabel, Theodora Richards, Lauren Remington Platt, (all wearing Salvatore Ferragamo)

Pretty in Pink: Ferragamo Fetes Signorina

They say that everything is in the timing, and that maxim proved true on Tuesday night, when Salvatore Ferragamo held a party for its latest women’s fragrance, Signorina.  With the whirlwind of runway shows now officially over, a bevy of actresses, models, and international style-setters were now free to come … read more

Geoffrey Bradfield's Iced Tea & Champagne Reception  in support of Lighthouse International

Posh Food and Fashion at Daniel

AVENUEinsider’s post-work activity typically centers around watering holes the likes of JG Melon’s and PJ Clarke’s. This Tuesday evening, however, we were treated to something decidedly more upscale when the internationally celebrated interior designer Geoffrey Bradfield hosted an iced tea and champagne fete at the new plus ultra of New … read more

Angella Nazarian, Tory Burch

Pioneers Celebrate the Possible

On the eve on National Women’s Day, Tory Burch and Dawn Ostroff hosted a cocktail party at Tory’s Madison Avenue Flagship Store to toast the publication of Angella Nazarian’s new book Pioneers of the Possible: Celebrating Visionary Women of the World (www.assouline.com). When it came to selecting the 20 women profiled … read more

Andy Cohen, Brad Goreski

Brad Goreski Celebrates His New Book at Tommy Hilfiger

Celebrity stylist and Bravo star Brad Goreski is now an author.  His new memoir, Born to Be Brad: My Life and Style So Far recounts how a chubby boy from a small Canadian town overcame bullying and drug addiction to intern at Vogue, work alongside Rachel Zoe, find personal happiness with his … read more