Image by Hannah Jackson If the fashion world had a Super Bowl, Christmas, and a royal wedding all rolled into one, it would be the Met Gala. Every year on the first Monday in May, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art transform into the most expensive, most exclusive, and most chaotic red carpet on the planet. As we gear up for the 2026 Met Gala, the buzz is already reaching a fever pitch. Whether you’re a seasoned fashionista or just here for the memes, we’ve rounded u

Image courtesy of Fourth Ward Charlotte If your idea of Uptown Charlotte is just shiny skyscrapers and corporate commutes, you’ve been looking in the wrong direction. On May 16–17 , the skyscrapers are taking a backseat to something much more exclusive. For one weekend, the heavy wrought-iron gates of Historic Fourth Ward are swinging open for the Secret Gardens Tour —and it’s the ultimate urban flex. This isn’t your grandmother’s backyard walkabout. This is a high-altitude,

Invitation designed by Aldous Bertram New York, NY — Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is pleased to announce its 2026 Spring Gala , Once Upon a Dream. The Gala will take place on T hursday, April 30, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright, Christopher Spitzmiller, and Wilkinson Global Asset Management . Lindsey Coral Harper and Harry Heissmann will serve as Design Chairs. Renowned as one of New York’s most imaginative and joyful design ev

Holiday House makes its Florida debut in Wellington, bringing together leading interior designers in a showhouse that blends design, philanthropy, and the art of living beautifully.

Palm Beach’s most glamorous act of generosity Palm Beach has long understood that elegance and empathy are not opposing ideas. Few traditions reflect that balance as gracefully as the Old Bags Luncheon, a winter ritual that transforms designer handbags into meaningful support for local families and reminds us that generosity, when done with intention, can be both joyful and impactful. Founded in 1999 by a small group of Palm Beach women supporting the Center for Family Ser

Center for Family Services Palm Beach County Board (Left to Right) Theodora Pace, CEO Todd L’Herrou, Board Chair Karen Swanson, Barbara Pendrill, Carol Messmore, Jose Cano, Gary Walk | Photo Credit: Capehart Photography Elegant Palm House benefit supports mental-health and family-empowerment programs across Palm Beach County Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County transported guests to the vibrant streets of Havana at its sold-out “ Havana Nights ” fundraising event

Manhattan School of Music (MSM) brought together supporters, artists, alumni, and distinguished guests for its biennial Precollege Gala - in support of MSM’s Saturday pre-conservatory program for students ages 8 to 18 - in New York City. Hosted by CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano, the sold-out event honored Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard (PC’98, HonDMA ’21) and internationally renowned spine surgeon Dr. Han Jo Kim (PC’98), celebrating their exceptio

Leesa Rowland, Jean Shafiroff, Alan Lieberman, Nicole Noonan | Photo Credits: PMC / Sean Zanni Philanthropist, author, and TV host Jean Shafiroff hosted a packed Art Basel Miami reception at Hotel Croydon in South Beach, presented in partnership with the South Beach Group Hotel’s owner Alan Lieberman . The event spotlighted a curated selection of works by celebrated Miami-born artist Purvis Young , exhibited by New York City gallery One Art Space as an exclusive preview o

Dr Elena Alvarez Westwood, Thomas J Henry Thomas J. Henry Celebrated his engagement to Dr. Elena Alvarez-Westwood with an epic celebration at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel . Hundreds of guests traveled to San Juan, PR for an evening of live music and late-night dancing at the Isla Verde resort. Guests arriving at the historic oceanfront property were greeted by an outdoor performance by the Earth Harp – a string instrument suspended across the entrance to the hotel with ima

OBL Committee The 27th Annual Old Bags Luncheon® launched with a luncheon for the event Committee held by the organization at Renato’s in Palm Beach to benefit the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County . Notable Attendees at the Committee luncheon included: 2026 Chairs Lora Drasner and Marzia Precoda , as well as Kristen Baran, Nancy Bush, Valerie Cooper, Beth Fishel, Robin Fleming, Nancy Haviland, Michelle Russell Johnson, Nikki Kahn, Sally Kimball, Ruchi Kotahwa

Rebecca Seawright, Jean Shafiroff, Silvia Freiser | Photo Credits: BFA / Kevin Czopek Philanthropist, TV host, author and longtime supporter and chairwoman of the Viennese Opera Ball Jean Shafiroff hosted and underwrote a reception with over 100 guests at her New York residence to officially kick off the 70th Annual Viennese Opera Ball , one of New York’s oldest and most prestigious white-tie galas celebrating Austrian culture, diplomacy, and the enduring friendship betwee

Ana Oliveira, Rebecca Seawright, Jean Shafiroff, Mary Baglivo | Photo Credits: PMC / Paul Bruinooge Jean Shafiroff , philanthropist, TV host, author and longtime board member and supporter of The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) hosted and underwrote an elegant 75 guest holiday reception at her New York residence in celebration of The New York Women's Foundation’s mission to advance gender, economic, and racial equity across the city. The gathering, held in the festive spi

Photography credit to BFA Worth Avenue just got a major dose of luxury! Louis Vuitton celebrated the grand unveiling of its glittering new Maison in Palm Beach, and trust us, this isn't just any store opening—it's the event of the season. The luxury House rolled out the red carpet on December 12, 2025, throwing an exclusive bash that started with chic cocktails inside the stunning new two-story flagship and ended with an electric after-party that kept the champagne flowing! A