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Inside the Luminous Jill Zarin Luxury Luncheon

Ticket2Events presented the lavish annual bash in the Hamptons with the brightest brands around.

by ElizaBeth Taylor July 28, 2025
by ElizaBeth Taylor July 28, 2025 0 comments
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For the 12th year in a row, Ticket2Events presented Jill Zarin’s annual luxury luncheon.

The luminous affair on July 26 at Southampton Inn was hosted by the generous Zarin along with Brian Kelly and Sean Koski. Benefiting the Bobby Zarin Memorial Trust, hundreds of notables gathered in the Hamptons for the lavish afternoon that presented elegant culinary delights and grand displays of the best and brightest brands in 2025.

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Special guests out east included Jesse Metcalfe and girlfriend Helene Immel,” Real Housewives of New Jersey’s “Jennifer Aydin and husband Bill, as well as former “Real Housewives of New York” cast members Luann DeLeseps, Kristen Taekman, “Real Houswives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey, Kathy Prounis, former “Summer House” cast member Danielle Olivera, Jean Shafiroff, “NextGen NYC” cast member Brooks Marks, Leesa Rowland, former “Real Housewives of Dallas” star LeeAnne Locken, art philanthropist Alexander Hankin and more.

(BFA, Credit: Kevin Czopek)

The annual benefit gives guests the unique opportunity to give back to a wonderful cause while enjoying an outstanding curation of the best in fashion, spirits, home decor, beauty, technology, and travel.

(Credit: Barbara Lassen)

This year, on-site activations from top-tier brands showcased the famed Beauty Bar with luxe giveaways.

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They were from brands including upLift 5 (a luxury skincare device targeting all five signs of aging), NUTRL Skin from Actor Jesse Metcalfe, LUMIFY® Redness Reliever Eye Drops, Coola, Saint Jo Skincare, and more. Additionally, Addyi, the only FDA-approved pill proven to increase a woman’s sex drive, was onsite along with celebrity injector Jennifer Anne Di Landro of Dolce Aesthetics NY and Rowe Plastic Surgery, who will offer on-demand wellness treatments.

(Buff Medical Resort)

Buff Medical Resort, a world-class longevity and wellness destination on Lake Constance in southern Germany, was also showcased.

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Celebrated designers and innovators included My Q, Print Fresh, Jill Zarin Rugs, Hulken, (Plated) Skin Science, and an accessories bar from RPZL. Attendees received gifts from brands like New Chapter, Prime Prometics, No7, Hempz, Makeup Eraser, Mizz Korea, Flaus, Wava water, and many others.

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To keep guests refreshed, a new Premier Lounge debuted, featuring Avaline wine, Tequila Pantalones, Piñaq cocktails, LaCroix sparkling water, Boxed Water, and a Cold Snap on-demand ice cream machine. A custom luxury luncheon menu by HamptonsCatered Affairs offered guests a true taste of the Hamptons alongside Shrimpy’s Burrito bar, Levain Bakery, and Doughlicious for dessert.

(Credit: Barbara Lassen)

VIP guests took home a $5,000 valued official gift bag from Hulken featuring this summer’s “must-haves” and favorites.

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Trusted partner Roadway Moving once again ensured seamless transportation of items for the guests who received coveted products from top brands such as Sunday Riley, Sol de Janeiro, Vacation Inc., Truvani, Akar Skin, EltaMD, GrandeLASH, Cann, Athena Club, Lola Blankets, Good Wipes, Beauty Bio, New Beauty’s Editor box filled with exclusive beauty brands and many more.

Alexander HankinAlly ShapiroAvaline wineBobby Zarin Memorial TrustBrian KellyBuff Medical ResortCynthia BaileyHamptonsHulkenJean ShafiroffJill ZarinLeeAnne LockenLevain BakeryLuann de LussepsMizz KoreaMy QNew BeautyNew ChapterPrint FreshRPZLSaint Jo SkincareSean KoskiTicket2Events
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