NEW YORK – Guests gathered on Wednesday, June 17, for an intimate private dinner hosted by WhistlePig Whiskey to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States and to spotlight the company’s national campaign to designate rye whiskey as America’s official whiskey.
NEW YORK, NY – Each year, the New York Junior League hosts a fundraising gala for its community programs and volunteer training, allowing it to continue advancing its exceptional impact in the NYC community.
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The New York Junior League is one of New York City’s oldest and largest nonprofit volunteer organizations, run by 2,300+ women volunteers, focusing on uplifting women through community impact and leadership opportunities.
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For this year’s gala, the organization set their sights on Cipriani South Street as their venue, with the theme of “Glamour in Gotham: Celebrating New York City’s Historic Past And Vibrant Future”. The fundraising gala, colloquially known as ‘Winter Ball’, is a black-tie event that begins with an extravagant dinner and culminates with dessert and dancing.
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As is customary for fundraising galas, the NYJL conducted a live and silent auction, offering attendees the opportunity to go home with experiences such as a stay at the Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort, day access to the Stamford Yacht Club, or even a private shopping experience at Alice + Olivia. Last year, the event raised over $600,000. This year’s total surpassed that by more than $100,000.
At this year’s gala, the NYJL honored several Outstanding Sustainers and Volunteers, the highest honors attainable from the organization. These awards are typically reserved only for exceptional women who embody the core values of the NYJL and demonstrate a dedication to giving back to the greater NYC community.
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The committee presented awards to two Outstanding Sustainers (A. Gale Kroeger and Elizabeth Timberan) and five Outstanding Volunteers (Mona Kelly Lopez, Moriah K. Lutz-Tveite, Susan Timmons Marks, Elizabeth Ann Beller Staryak, and Megan Zuckerman) for their efforts. In the words of NYJL President Serra Eken, “These seven women embody the New York Junior League’s humanitarian spirit and their compassion and commitment to serving their community keeps us at the forefront of meeting the needs of women, children, and families in New York.”
Quoted directly from a press release: Since 1901, the New York Junior League (NYJL) has responded to New York City’s most pressing socioeconomic challenges. Powered by more than 2,300 women volunteers, the NYJL works with more than 60 community-based organizations to advance children’s social-emotional learning and to provide life skills programs to youth and adults who are navigating periods of difficult transition. Bringing their diverse experiences and talents, trained NYJL volunteers engage women and children in health, education, and arts workshops specially customized to their needs. The NYJL also advocates with state and city government for women- and children-centered policies and develops volunteers’ leadership skills for service in the NYJL and on other nonprofit boards, all while cultivating a community that reinforces women’s personal relationships and collective power as drivers of positive change.
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Backstage for Batsheva’s NYFW runway show, hair stylists brought an effortless and sophisticated vibe that matched the models. Using exclusively TRESemmé products (including TRESemmé Extra Hold Hairspray, TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Weightless Silky Shine Spray, TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Weightless Anti-Frizz Finishing Spray), the star of the night was was a French Twist worn by Ione Skye on the runway.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: TRESemme products are being used backstage for TRESemme X Batsheva at Starrett-Lehigh Building on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for TRESemme)
To recreate this look, TRESemmé and Celebrity Hairstylist, Justine Marjan shares her tips below:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: TRESemme Freeze Hold Hairspray is used backstage for TRESemme X Batsheva at Starrett-Lehigh Building on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for TRESemme)
This year’s collection emphasized the beauty associated with aging. In designer Batsheva Hay’s own words, “I wanted to explore the unique experience of aging. I am now over 40 and feel a new sense of vitality, while also feeling invisible to the world in many ways. I wanted to show how amazing getting older is – in terms of style and so much more. The collection is dignified but explores a sense of freedom and ease.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: A model prepares backstage for TRESemme X Batsheva at Starrett-Lehigh Building on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for TRESemme)
Many of the models reflected this non-conventional demographic with makeup and hair accentuating their natural features. Hair stylists opted for clean and elegant looks with the occasional voluminous updo. Strands of hair were cleanly tucked away with hairspray and hair gel.
NYFW is officially in full swing. This twice-a-year fashion extravaganza, held once in September and again now in February, is replete with runway shows and popups throughout the city. Influencers and fashion celebrities alike transform the streets of SoHo into their canvas, strutting down them in the latest designer collections to create content for social media.
Alessia Merzlova – What Comes Around Goes Around NYFW
It’s not just individuals tuning in to the fashion conversation – stores around the city eagerly capitalize on these opportunities as well. This past Thursday, to celebrate the start of NYFW (and the latest installment of its monthly event series), vintage store What Goes Around Comes Around, known for its luxury resale and custom vintage pieces, hosted an evening pop up in the iconic SoHo neighborhood.
Yves Mathieu – What Comes Around Goes Around NYFW
Invited actresses, models, and influencers were treated to sweet and savory treats and fruitful conversations about up and coming collections. Servers clad in all black gracefully offered guests sips of champagne and wines and rotating spreads of canapés. Tucked away in a discreet corner were portrait artists on site, giving guests an opportunity to go home with an inked version of themselves.
As guests shuffled in, DJ Jordy Spice curated a mix that matched the effortlessly cool and chic looks of the guests themselves. The event was hosted by content creators Fiffany Luu and Maya McHenry.
Attendees included:
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Vivien Yi – WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND NYFW ICONIC THURSDAY EVENT
Ash Forde, Tatiana Elizabeth – WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND NYFW ICONIC THURSDAY EVENT
Gideon Dunns, Mimi Demirdjian – WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND NYFW ICONIC THURSDAY EVENT
NEW YORK, NY – On Sunday, January 21 at 9pm Eastern Time, Hallmark’s “The Way Home” returns to TV screens for its second season.
NEW YORK, NY – Complexions, a contemporary ballet company founded in 1994 by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, has returned to New York for its 29th season.
NEW YORK, NY – On Thursday evening, in the Gramercy Park neighborhood at The Players, WORDTheatre celebrated their 20th anniversary with short stories and musical performances.
NEW YORK, NY – To many dining enthusiasts, the Mr. Chow restaurant brand symbolizes upscale Chinese-American cuisine.
NEW YORK, NY – Fall, the season when New Yorkers admire the changing of the leaves, exchange their summer clothes for wool overcoats and down jackets, and assemble inside for gala season.
NEW YORK, NY – From September 22 to October 1, the multidisciplinary design studio and showroom café Hudson Wilder in DUMBO, Brooklyn, will act as a sanctuary not only for contemporary home goods, but also for the curated art and design exhibit “Playing House”.