Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA)’s annual summer fundraiser, Picnic by Design, returned this September! Held at Midtown Loft & Terrace, the eighth annual soirée invited 20 top tier designers and brands to create global-themed baskets of goodies for auction. Every year, Picnic by Design brings together over 200 industry guests for gourmet picnic fare and custom designer baskets for auction. Event proceeds support DIFFA’s mission to grant funds to HIV/AIDS service organizations across the country.
The UNCF Hamptons Summer Benefit honoring Sharlee Jeter and R. Donahue Peebles was a great success.
The generous support of a large assortment of guests will enable UNCF to provide more young people of color with a successful pathway to obtain a life-changing college education.
“We’re pleased to share that we raised more than $350,000 to continue our contribution to help support historically black colleges and universities and deserving scholars in the greater New York area to further their education and fulfill their career aspirations.”
Ruthie Davis celebrated the launch of her new Shop-in-Shop at Christian Siriano’s boutique, The Curated, on July 24th. Ruthie was joined by The Americans actress, Holly Taylor as she debuted her Pre-Fall 2019 collection and her exclusive collaboration with Disney’s Aladdin. Holly completed her floral summer look with the Teigen Heels in Moonlight ($395) while Ruthie stunned in the Tiara Heels in Silver Mirror ($445, www.ruthiedavis.com).

Jill Granoff, Karen Murray, Claire Olshan, and Tanya Golesic
UJA-Federation of New York’s Fashion Leadership Awards honored Tanya Golesic, president of Jimmy Choo; Jill Granoff, CEO of Eurazeo Brands; Karen Murray, CEO of Sequential Brands Group; and Claire Olshan, founder of Fivestory & DADA Daily. Cristina Cuomo, founder and editor of Purist, served as M.C. The event, which took place on June 19, 2019, at Tribeca 360° in New York City, raised more than $750,000 for UJA-Federation’s annual campaign to sustain its network of hundreds of nonprofits that touch the lives of millions of people each year.
photos by Michael Priest Photography
LOS ANGELES – On Thursday, Disney starlet Ava Kolker bopped to the beat of her brand new single “The Good Ones” during the LANOOSH Grand Opening celebration. Clothed in a bright neon LANOOSH dress, the Disney star sang to an excited crowd of young talent and parents – most of whom were also wearing their favorite LANOOSH pieces. The magical event was to celebrate the fashionable, ethically-made childrenswear brand as they debuted their newly redesigned HQ and storefront for the first time. Up and coming singer/songwriter Denim Nicole capped off the event with a surprise performance of her new single “Lemonade” ending the day on a sweet note.
NOTABLE ATTENDEES: Ava Kolker (Disney’s Sydney to the Max); Sheldon Bailey (Nickelodeon’s Game Shakers; Showtime’s Shameless); Adrien Dev (HBO’s Westworld); Alyssa de Boiblanc (ABC’s Modern Family); Jazlynn Belle (CW’s Jane the Virgin); Denim Nicole (singer/songwriter “Lemonade”)
WHAT: Wearing the Neon Child Swag Dress (neon yellow) $63.00 – available at www.lanoosh.com
World-renowned hair stylist Angelo David, owner of the elite salon Angelo David Salon in New York City, celebrated his Resident Magazine June 2019 cover and accompanied article, which delved into Angelo’s background and inspiration which lead him to become one of New York City’s leading authorities on fine and thinning hair. Angelo is also the creator of the lifestyle supplement Hair Detox, which supports healthy hair growth from within, and the Flex Brush for safe hair detangling, which promotes hair health and growth.
The cover party, which took place at the modern and airy 2,500 square feet salon, featured a cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres by Benjamin Steakhouse and luxury chocolates by MarieBelle Chocolates. Guests were invited to view the salons private VIP Hair Suites, hair extension styling bar, beauty concierge department, beauty lounge and Couture Hair boutique.
Notable attendees included: Angelo David Pisacreta, Luann de Lesseps, Aviva Drescher, Harrison Dubin, Robyn Pack, Lisa Difeo, Alba Pisacreta, Eugene Pisacreta, Carmine Pisacreta, Regina Kravitz, Leesa Rowland, Carmen D’Alessio, William T. Sullivan, Emily Smith, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Publisher Christopher Pape.
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Angelo David Pisacreta and Luann de Lesseps attend Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Angelo David Pisacreta;Luann de Lesseps
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Harrison Dubin and Aviva Drescher attend Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Harrison Dubin;Aviva Drescher
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Bill Solomon attends Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Bill Solomon
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Alba Pisacreta, Eugene Pisacreta, Carmine Pisacreta and Angelo David Pisacreta attend Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Alba Pisacreta;Eugene Pisacreta;Carmine Pisacreta;Angelo David Pisacreta
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Angelo David Pisacreta and Christopher Pape attend Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Angelo David Pisacreta;Christopher Pape
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Atmosphere at Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Atmosphere
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Atmosphere at Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Atmosphere
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Atmosphere at Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Atmosphere
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Lisa Difeo and Robin Pack attend Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Lisa Difeo;Robin Pack
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Molli Spencer and Max Huberman attend Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Molli Spencer;Max Huberman
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- NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Regina Kravitz and Leesa Rowland attend Resident Magazine Celebrates June 2019 Cover Star Angelo David Pisacreta Of Angelo David Salon at Angelo David Salon on June 12, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Regina Kravitz;Leesa Rowland
(Photos courtesy of Patrick McMullan)
Through 25 years of experience and hands-on research, Angelo David has developed a variety of cutting-edge products and techniques that allow his clients to have and maintain the healthy hair they want at every stage of life. A second-generation thinning-hair specialist, he learned how to work with hair pieces from his father, renowned wig maker Carmine Pisacreta. In 2000, he introduced Angelo David Couture Hair Extensions and Additions™, the world’s finest customized hair system.
Most recently, Angelo created Hair Detox, a lifestyle supplement that addresses the specific needs of men and women who are experiencing thinning hair and early signs of hair loss. It is based on the latest science and research on the nutrients and herbs that address various contributors to thinning hair and hair loss, including stress, hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. Hair Detox gently detoxifies the body, helps minimize nutritional deficiencies, addresses hormonal imbalances and supports healthy hair growth from within.
Angelo is also the creator of the Flex Brush™—an all-purpose tool that safely detangles hair, massages the scalp and promotes health and hair growth. The brush’s versatility combined with its flex technology—as recently featured in Good Housekeeping’s Best Beauty Awards 2019 ‘Top-Tested Stylers’—make it the most forgiving hairbrush on the market. The Flex Brush™, designed for both wet and dry hair, bends to follow the contours of your head, massaging your scalp and stimulating the production of natural oils. The brush has vents that allow heat to pass through it, so blow drying won’t damage the brush.
For more than a decade, Angelo has been a media fixture. In creating his signature looks, Angelo has worked with many celebrities, including Christie Brinkley, Aviva Drescher, Sonja Morgan, Carrie Preston, Tamara Tunie, Alexa Ray Joel, Coco Rocha, Shoshanna Lonstein, Danielle Savre and Kelly Rutherford. Angelo’s passions include his clients, his talented team and his family, who continually inspire him to create new hair care products and hair pieces that help men and women look and feel their very best.
ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2019 is in the books. 500 speakers and over 400,000 attendees. Greatest literary show on earth!
The exposition presents art, fashion, textiles and art objects made in leading palace studios across the nation. Besides hand picked collections by leading designers and labels that keep the rich Indian hand made tradition alive.
“This is our milestone year and we are trying to take the regal legacy to smaller cities and towns which are inhabited by luxury seekers and heritage lovers. Royal Fables is envisaged as that one platform where we showcase the aura of Princely India as recreated by young scions of royal families,“ says Anshu Khanna, Founder, Royal Fables.
Royal Fables tied up with Plumtin, a couture label based out of Chandigarh to host the preview on 7th December 2018 at their store. Royal Collectionsby the blue-blooded scions of Princely India were presented along with heritage jewelry by Kanjimull & Sons by Gaurav Khanna and handcrafted ensemble by Samarjit Gurm, Plumtin. H.H. Maharani Radhika Raje Gaekwad of Baroda and Nawab Kazim Ali Khan of Rampur graced the high tea.
“ The bond between Kanjimull and Princely India dates back to 1870 when my great grandfather Kanjimull Khanna, started designing personal jewelry for the Royal family of Patiala. Other states of Punjab followed. Slowly our name spread right up to Great Britain and we were designing for the nobles of Britain.”
That set the tone for what is now Kanjimull and sons – a name synonymous with fine jewelry. “We at Kanjimull and Sons use the finest quality of gemstones and Diamonds and dare to experiment with rare color combinations to create fine jewels with interesting designs. I am excited to present our collection at the upcoming Royal Fables at the Taj Chandigarh,” says Gaurav Khanna
The exposition opened with a formal launch on December 8 by Shri. Vijayender Pal Singh Badnore, Punjab Governor. The exposition closed with a talk on the handcraft legacy of Princely India, chaired by Rani Vinita Singh Patiala and moderated by Anshu Khanna, and the evening ended to the sounds of live music by Prabhtoj Singh and a regal fashion walk featuring the visiting royal dignitaries who dressed up in their own creations, many posing as muse to other royal designers. There was also a culinary showcase of royal cuisine led by two siblings Thakur Shivraj Singh of Limdi and Kanwarani Vijaya Singh Nahan who are both chefs at heart and blue blooded by birth. Nawab of Rampur the scion of a state known for its culinary legacy presided over the lunch.
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November 16 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Chandighar, the Times of India organized an excellent Literary Fest.
Over the years, Chandigarh Literary Society’s mega literary event Literati has grown exponentially. Ever since its debut in 2013, Literati has been one of the most sought-after events on the Indian literary landscape. In our past events, we have had the pleasure of hosting prominent authors from across the world.
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