FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES

BILL MOSES

Following a successful Wall Street career, Moses discovered new opportunities and a more peaceful lifestyle in Southern California, where he started the region’s first organic winery. He’s founded several international beverage brands, such as KeVita Probiotic Drinks, and his latest venture, Flying Embers, features a line of all-natural products that includes hard kombuchas, seltzers and canned cocktails.

GREG LINK

A pioneer and creative leader with 25 years of experience in media relations, marketing, strategic partnerships and more, Link has worked with major brands such as Poppi and Cann, Drybar, Too Faced Cosmetics, Diesel, Patrón Tequila and Bai Brands, the latter of which was sold for $1.7 billion in 2016.

SHAUN GROVE

Before helming Rumble Boxing, Grove served as general counsel for both LA Boxing and UFC Gym and helped grow Club Pilates into the largest Pilates brand in the world during his time there as president.

ANDREA DEROSA & ASHLEY JUSTMAN

DeRosa and Justman co-founded the L.A.-based design firm Avenue Interior Design. The business specializes in new-build and renovations for the hospitality industry and focuses on everything from guestrooms, suites and common areas to high-end residential interiors for select clientele, luxury office spaces and innovative multi-family projects.

TOM KIELY

As the president and CEO of Visit West Hollywood, Kiely is helping to garner more appreciation for the historic Los Angeles neighborhood that offers the true Southern California experience and is often considered the cultural and geographical heart of the city.

LANVIN GROUP CELEBRATED ITS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING WITH A-LIST FRIENDS

After a memorable morning ringing the New York Stock Exchange opening bell on Wall Street recently, Lanvin Group Chairman and CEO Joann Cheng hosted an intimate dinner at Altro Paradiso in honor of the company’s public listing. Actresses, models, influencers, editors, stylists and other top N.Y.C. creatives gathered to toast Lanvin Group, which owns its namesake brand as well as Sergio Rossi, Wolford, St. John and Caruso. Guests sipped on spritzes alla pesca, Negronis and martinis before taking a seat to enjoy a delicious Italian dinner from globally acclaimed chef Ignacio Mattos.