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Ferretti Group VIP Night
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he Ferretti Group raised the bar in the American market with the largest display of new yachts at the 26th annual Miami Boat Show. The Ferretti Group, one of the leading world players in the design, construction and sale of luxury motor yachts, partnered up with Le CITY deluxe to kick start the boating season with an exclusive VIP cocktail soiree where some of Ferretti’s most prestigious vessels where put on display. Some notable models exhibited at Ferretti Group VIP Night included: Riva 52, Mochi 54 Fly, Bertram 70, and Ferretti 750
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Jessica Cortada, Marius Koller & Claudia Trimde
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Women of Tomorrow
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he Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program hosted its Annual Gala at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental with over 500 philanthropists, celebrities, and politicians. Gala chair Marisa Toccin Lucas along with founders Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne and Co-Vice President, the Honorable Katherine Fernandez Rundle planned an extraordinary evening celebrating 18 years of mentoring at-risk young girls in South Florida. Honorary guests included Honorary Chairmen Wayne & Cynthia Boich; Leadership Award Honoree Edie Lutnick; Excellence Honorees Tara Solomon & Nick D’Annunzio, Tara Ink; and Mentor of the Year Robbin Newman. The highly anticipated auction and donor support raised record-breaking funds of over $900,000. TARA SOLOMON & NICK D’ANNUNZIO DON BROWNE, EDIIE LUTRICK & JENNIFER VALOPPI
CHAPMAN & KRISTEN DUCOTE & SUZI BUCKLEY WOODWARD
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CYNTHIA & WAYNE BOICH & JENNIFER VALOPPI
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JAY PARKER & WIFE
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CLAUDIA TRIMDE (Dress by Emma Savahl) & MARIUS KOLLER
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Lawrence Timmons, Brian Monroe, Jon Beason & Guerby Mertil
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he 2014 Hearts & Stars Gala: Beyond Macau, one of South Florida’s premier social and philanthropic events, sprawled over 3 days in Miami Beach in late March. The biggest and best fundraiser of the year, the Hearts & Stars Gala went all out for their fifth annual event to benefit The Little Lighthouse Foundation, which supports children and their families who struggle with educational, financial, and medical hardships. Guests first came together on Friday evening for the The Little Lighthouse Foundation Hearts & Stars opening cocktail reception at Hyde Beach at the SLS. Next day, over 100 people came out to support the great cause. Guests arrived by water to Bill Dean’s Terra Veritatis to the Island of Macau where they were able to gamble the night away. Notable guests included Lisa Hochstein, Jon Beason, Jason Pierre-Paul, Lawrence Timmons, among others Photography by Stephane Chiche
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Luxury Management Showcase at Fendi Casa
Araldo Sanchez, Jose Vilarello, Gisella Ortiz, Matias Waigand, Amber Daal & Stephanie
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lorida’s premier residential property management company, First Service Residential, co-hosted a groundbreaking event for the luxury condominium management community at the Luxury Living/Fendi Casa showroom in the Miami Design District, in partnership with Le CITY deluxe Magazine. For the first time in the history of the company, FirstService Residential lined up with leading luxury brands to showcase products and services in front of a select group of property managers and concierges from some of their most luxurious condominiums, such as IL Villaggio, Apogee, Icon South Beach, Murano Grande, Continuum, Paramount Bay, Jade Ocean and Jade Beach, just to name a few.The participating luxury brands included Fendi Casa, Bentley Home, Ferretti Group, Bang & Olufsen, Markowicz Fine Art, Lou La Vie Members Club and QA Jet.
Photography by Stephane Chiche
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Brett Keating, Jason Wood & Jessica Cortada
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Marcelo Rivero, Veronica Moram, Jesse Carvajal & Julian Dymel
Andrea Minucci, Claudia Trimde (Hair by Danny Jelaca//Dress by Emma Savahl) & Marcelo Rivero
Eloy Carmenate & Sofia Joelsson Maria Ruiz & Bernard Markowicz
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Erin Fabian, Lynn Coulter, Rammel Guzman, Veronica Vargas, Lilly Valladares, Hector Vargas & Daniel Felix
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E Around Town with Flash Life Miami
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lash Life Miami celebrated its first year anniversary at Haven with owner Stephane Chiche, the panoramic screens at the digital venue coming alive with Flash Live™ photos of the guests. The Little Lighthouse Fondation had its most glamourous event yet at Villa Terra Veritatis where the crème de la crème of Miami Society danced for a great cause at the Hearts and Stars Gala. Doctors Nelli & Lili Matyas rocked the house at Baoli proving that MDs can be both smart and sexy! Miami’s most fun loving & attractive denizens did not miss Amir Benesh’s pool party at Villa Contenta that kicked off Music Week in high gear with endless champagne flowing amid colorful swimsuits!
Jay Varma, Joe Michalezyk, Sean Patrick Linnehan & Neil Cain at Hearts & Stars
Photography by Stephane Chiche
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Daniela Sonnenfeld, Anthony Trujillo & Chanel Filiu at Villa Contenta
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Drs. Nelli & Lili Matyas, MD, at Baoli
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Aneta Joanna & Jessica Anderson at Hearts & Stars
Catherine Julia & Ashley Caitlin Finger at Hearts & Stars
Rebecca & Jennifer Carlsson at Villa Contenta
Ilona Nesterova at Villa Contenta
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E Margaret Donlan, Bernadette Clayborne, Daniel Felix, Aldona McCarthy & Valera Gissen
Paramount Bay Luxury Lifestyle Showcase
A Jason Wood, Alessandro Diomedi & Robert Lama
nother edition of the Luxury Lifestyle Showcase event series took place on a Thursday, at the spectacular Club Room of Paramount Bay, hosted by their Concierge, Daniel Felix and the building’s social committee. The event was co-hosted by Le CITY deluxe Magazine and the Luxury Concierge Network as well. Residents of this premier bayfront residential community enjoyed a showcase of luxury brands in the comfort of their home overlooking Biscayne Bay, while they enjoyed cocktails by Monte Carlo Vodka, Rum Zafra, and hors d’oeuvres. Participating brands included Fendi Casa, Ferretti Group, QA Jet, Markowicz Fine Art, Lou La Vie Members Club and Bang & Olufsen
Photography by Stephane Chiche
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CLAUDIA TRIMDE( dress by Ema Savahl) & MARIUS KOLLER
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Albert Price & guest
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1 Bank is a bank you can party in as shown when it opened its doors to show the public just how cool banking centers can be. Since the buzz of its initial opening last month, C1 has blended perfectly into the edgy Wynwood neighborhood and is now ready to let its true colors show by transforming from financial banking center by day into an ultimate party room by night. For the grand opening, C1’s floor to ceiling storefront glass windows opened up to North Miami Avenue like an accordion and exposed its swanky, circular teller table-turned bar, 3,700-squarefoot event space that can be used for everything from charity events to fashion shows and full stainless steel catering kitchen that featured a special menu by former Bravo’s Top Chef contestant, chef Jeffrey Jew
MARIUS KOLLER, Trevor Burgess & CLAUDIA TRIMDE
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Luiz Rodrigues & Michael gongora
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Photography by Stephane Chiche
E Jade Signature Sales Gallery Opening with Private $4M Chopard Oscar Exhibition
EDGARDO DEFORTUNA, ARANXTA SANCHEZ & JOSE SANTACANA
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ade Signature presented the premiere Chopard exhibition of Oscar-winner jewelry for the grand opening of the sales gallery. The theme of the evening was international design, with Swiss jewelry house Chopard set amidst the designs of Parisian interior design star Pierre-Yves Rochon for the Herzog & de Meuron tower. The exhibition featured over $4 million dollars worth of pieces, adorned by award-winning celebrities on the red carpet and lucky guests of the evening. With over 10,000 square feet of space, top brokers, designers, jewel aficionados and celebrities were able to mingle near the dazzling Chopard exhibition under giant portraits of memorable Oscar winners wearing the pieces. Every detail of the party, from Karla Catering to the endless flow of Champagne, Hermes furnishings and china patters to the electric harpist, foreshadowed the elegant international lifestyle to come at Jade Signature  Photography by Stephane Chiche
RACHEL VALLORI & GUSTAVO STRALINIKOFF
Claudia Trimde & Marc Hruschka Ana Cristina Defortuna & Marius Koller
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SANDRA CHARTOUNI & ANDREA GREENBERG
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E Media Sponsor
Genny Castellanos & Jonathan Deluca
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S MIAMI HEART BALL KICK-OFF ON FISHER ISLAND
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iami, FL- The American Heart Association hosted a kick-off event preceding its Miami Heart Ball. The Kick-off Party was held on Fisher Island at the home of Martin Rozemblum. Neiman Marcus hosted a free-style fashion show, and Dr. Nanette Bishopric, Nobel Prize winning doctor from the University of Miami, spoke about the importance of AHA’s mission to support funding of the highly meritorious scientific research for cardiovascular disease and stroke. The Miami and Broward Heart Balls raised a total of $1.5 million for the American Heart Association. Proceeds collected go toward research, education and community programs
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Ben & Brooke Getlar, Kristi klotz & mike linder
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Dan & Dr. nanette bishopric & carlos castresana
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julie ward & kip rabin
MARIUS KOLLER, CLAUDIA TRIMDE (Dress by Emma Savahl), Dr. tiffany sizemore-RUIZ & dan thorpe
dan economos, reagan rivers & jonna piira
Dr. tiffany sizemore-RUI & DR. CAMILO RUIZ
Mr. & mrs. carlos gonzales & mr. & mrs. luis del pozo
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EVENTS & SOCIETY Dave Lipschutz, Steven Marco, Billy Zane, Dax Levitan & Mikaela Schipani
Photography by Ricardo Reyes
Billy Zane's VIP Soiree
A Marius Koller, Claudia Trimde & Billy Zane
FEB-MAR 2014
James Lee, Jessica Kill, Michelle Czernin Von Chudenitz, & Mitch Kadlet
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ctor Billy Zane hosted NOWNESS VIP Art Basel Soiree in Hotel Victor in Miami Beach. Guests were treated to a special exhibition featuring the work of Mr. Zane. Personally curated by Zane with assistance from the Rosenbaum Gallery, NOWNESS features a collection of colorful signature paintings that draw from the abstract expressionist and action painting movement. Billy Zane attended the American School in Switzerland and graduated from Francis W. Parker School in Chicago. He began painting in 1997 and has previously had three solo exhibitions in the U.S. as well as his first solo exhibition in London in November
Stephany Salgado & Carmenza Ortiz
E Mia Tyler's "Kink Celebration" at Seasalt and Pepper
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helsea Tyler, Steven Tyler's youngest daughter, performed at new Miami River restaurant SeaSalt and Pepper in celebration of Chelsea’s sister Mia Tyler’s art exhibition “Kink” which debuted at Deja Vu Gallery earlier that night. Steven Tyler also was there to kvell over his talented daughters
Susan Trevisa, Javier lluch, Maria Crespo & Carlos Grimaldi
Photography by Ricardo Reyes
Steve Tyler & Fan
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CHELSEA Tyler
Vanessa Cribeiro & Svetlana Jacobson
Opening of Luxury Rolex Boutique
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uxury Swiss LLC celebrated the opening of Miami’s first Rolex boutique, with President Stewart Wicht and store owner Seymour Holtzman. Located in the internationally acclaimed Design District at 135 NE 39th Street, the Rolex Boutique Luxury Swiss marks a new era in fashion and culture for the exclusive shopping district comprised of luxury retailers. The space features an exceptional collection of watches, offering a unique and personalized experience for its customers. Almost entirely encased in glass, the 1,250 square foot Rolex Boutique Luxury Swiss carries the latest interior design elements and materials, giving it a unique approach to the unmistakable Rolex style. Claudia Trimde & MARIUS KOLLER
Photography by Stephane Chiche
Mr. Stewart Wicht & friends
Tara Solomon
FEB-MAR 2014
Nick Betancourt, Stephan Morris, Malinka Max
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E Odubers Brand Launch
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dubers made their grand debut in the USA. The luxury Italian accessories brand presented their collection of handbags for the first time in Miami at N’Namdi Contemperary Gallery. Designers Marvin and Monika Odubèr discovered a gap between what is being sold as luxury and what they believe it to be. They are driven to produce the finest handbags and show the world what true luxury is. “Nowadays luxury has become more of a reference to the price points at which they are sold than the actual value of the materials used”. Odubèrs aims to bring back luxury as they see it by using rare materials that are challenging to craft, while remaining environmentally conscious. In a world encompassed by branding, the Odubèrs strive to be more than just a brand, but a quality product. Each bag has been manufactured by the best artisans of Italy and made of the most exclusive Italian leathers
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Around Town with Flash Life Miami
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he Little Lighthouse Foundation held its annual Toy drive at the Icon South Beach. Later on the same hot Miami Beach night, Miro Viglianesi held the birthday extravaganza at his famous Palm Island home. Odubers presented its collection of handbags and accessories at N’Namdi Contemporary Miami Gallery. Socialite extraordinaire Daniela Sonnerfeld hosted the successful opening of the new “Chops” at the Marlin Hotel
Kim Pham, Eileen Riveras, Wendy Justo, Nancy Lala, Melinda Chairez & Brittany Reyes at Icon
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Theresa Dimond and Jason Dimond at the Icon
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Helena Bonnet, Nick Betancourt, Rebecca Brock at Icon
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Megan Rosetti at the opening of Chops at The Marlin Hotel
Giulia Ozyeslipinar, Ana Maria Vatau & Dana Renee Stillman at The Marlin Hotel
Jennifer DeRuzza, Steve Rosenthal, Melinda Chairez, Nancy Lala & Wendy Justo at Miro’s Birthday
Kevin Gleizes, Joseph Benjamin Tinsley, Brent Tinsley at Odubers launch party DJ Fly rocking the house for Odubers launch party
Hilda Cox at the Marlin Hotel
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E Jade Ocean Lifestyle Showcase Event
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n January, residents of one of the most prestigious residential communities in South Florida gathered to enjoy an evening of champagne and luxury at a private social event in Jade Ocean, in Sunny Isles Beach. This unique event format is part of the Luxury Concierge Network’s platform that connects luxury brands with their consumers, exclusively targeting a niche market found in luxury condominiums through their concierges and residents.The event featured vignettes of luxury brands by Ferretti Yachts, Markowicz Fine Art, Lou La Vie Members Club, Bang & Olufsen, Odubers Italy, and Barone Antica Sartoria, all of which were welcomed at the event co-hosted by Jade Ocean’s Concierge, John Lenis and Le City deluxe. Residents descended from their fabulous Jade Ocean’s residences to gather at its oceanfront Fendi Room, where they were offered champagne, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while they mingled and browsed through the visually stimulating set ups from the invited companies
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Photography by Stephane Chiche
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Cristian Giaculli & Veronica MoraN
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MARIUS KOLLER, CLAUDIA TRIMDE & MARCELO RIVERO
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E 5 STAR EVENTS HOSTS VIP NEW YEARS EVE BASH
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Star Events, Miami’s premier luxury events group hosted an extravagant New Year’s Eve celebration on a private estate with a direct view of the breathtaking Miami Skyline. 5 Star Events owners Tatiana Gontijo, Luis Fluery, Wictor Arraes, Ricardo de Queiroz and Rafael Leal gathered their international and elite local clientele for an unforgettable evening of glamour underneath the Miami stars. The fete comprised of 800 guests and supporters of Brazilian Foundation including , TV personalities Roberto Justos, Daniel Zuckerman & Marcos Chiesa, Socialites Henrique Pinto, Fernanda Barbosa & Carolina Magalhaes, Soccer Star Paulo Andre, TAM VP Marcos Bologna, Enzo Cellurari, Actress Marina Rui Barbosa and Top Model Mariana Weickert. World class DJs Marcos Noel, DJ Paulo Bogosian and DJ Denian Costa kept guests partying till dawn as local influencers Gui Popp, Alexandre Piquet, Alan Araujo and Sonia Meneghetti and others enjoyed an explosion of visual highlights that included amazing fireworks and fire shows by Live Creators Entertainment
Alan Araujo & Genilde Guerra
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Luca Salvia & Diana Villa Boas
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The Little Lighthouse Foundation
Presents the Fifth Annual “Hearts and Stars Gala”
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he Little Lighthouse Foundation presents the Fifth Annual Hearts and Stars Gala on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Benefiting South Florida children and families, the Little Lighthouse Foundation supports children and their families who struggle with educational, financial and medical hardships. Celebrating five years of making a difference, the Little Lighthouse Foundation has grown exponentially from 20 to 200 benevolent, devoted volunteers assisting children and families South Florida. This year’s Hearts & Stars Gala will be held at Terra Veritatis, the recently completed $40 million waterfront compound of Bill Dean, which will be transformed into the famously lavish city of Macau, including guest arrival by boat. The night will include a unique raffle format, where guests can wins additional entries by succeeding in the win casino games. Leading up to Saturday’s Gala, Little Lighthouse will host exclusive invite-only events Thursday and Friday evening. For the fifth year in a row, Buster Cox will host this prestigious event bringing over 1,000 of South Florida’s movers and shakers together. Gathering for an excellent cause, guests will enjoy unlimited premium open bars and tastes from Miami restaurants and caterers. Sponsors include Credit Suisse, Warren Henry Automotive Group, featuring the 2015 Range Rover, who will be providing transportation in Jaguar vehicles to VIPs. Other current sponsors include the Eden Roc, Equinox & Nespresso. Three prize baskets each valued at over $25,000 will be raffled off with all proceeds to benefit the Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Learn & Earn program
info When Saturday, March 15, 2014 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Who Host: Buster Cox Co-Founders and Board of Directors: Charlie Venturi, Robert Sena, Aaron Resnick
Where Bill Dean’s Terra Veritatis 4949 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, FL
Parking Instructions Valet parking is reserved for guests of the Gala at the Eden Roc Hotel.
The Little Lighthouse Foundation The Little Lighthouse Foundation supports children and their families who struggle with educational, financial, and medical hardships. This support comes through the deployment of LLF’s volunteers and/or select financial contributions. Beneficiaries include children, families, and select child orientated charities throughout South Florida. For more information visit www.thelittlelighthouse.org. Media Partner
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kari fernandez, carlos rosso & sonia figueroA
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Grand Opening of BoConcept in Brickell
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he creme-de-la-creme of Miami’s interior designers have gathered for a toast to the arrival of Urban Danish Design retailer BoConcept. Those in attendance witnessed first hand the city’s hottest new interior design boutique located on 800 Brickell Avenue Suite 107
MARIAN CASTRO & PAOLA COBAS
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he French underwear brand Pull-In celebrated the opening of their latest store located on 656 Collins Avenue in South Beach. Miami natives gathered for the grand opening and the launch of Pull-In’s newest line. The guests enjoyed a live band, Dj Set and a runway show that presented the new Pull-In collection that’s now available in stores around the world. The new store fits right onto the Collins strip offering satisfaction to fashion lovers looking for quality and original products to wear
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Reed Nicol, Claudia Trimde AND Marius Koller
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Nightmare On The Beach Benefitting Little Light House Foundation
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ver 1,500 guests have gathered in Miami’s most prestigious Villa Vecchia to celebrate the 4th annual Nightmare on The Beach Halloween party benefitting the Little LightHouse Foundation. Guests enjoyed beautiful aerial performances by Cirque du Mansion, exotic dancers, spooky zombies. All the proceeds from Nightmare on the Beach went to the Little Light House Foundation which focuses on assisting children and families in South Florida who struggle with financial, educational and medical hardships
Photography / Melissa Melendez
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E Tara Solomon, Fawaz Gruosi and Pilar Tarrau
De Grisogono Kicks Off Miami’s Social Season
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n October, 2013 world’s renowned jeweler Fawaz Gruosi threw a lavish celebration for the 20th anniversary of de Grisogono. Guests had the opportunity to marvel over jaw-dropping creations which were placed throughout the estate of developer Ugo Colombo. Some of the guests in attendance included Michael Capponi, Walid and Susie Wahab, Lisa and Lenny Hochstein and Alina Shriver
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Andres Garcia AND Lady Monica Heftler at Private
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Alan Ojeda AND Alexandra Goeseke Cervera
Bobbi Berkman and Brenda CastellanO
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DON KING
19th Annual InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish Ball
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n November 2013, the InterContinental® Miami and Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida celebrated the 19th Annual InterContinental® Miami MakeA-Wish Ball. Transformed into a Vaudevillian sideshow, the hotel welcomed over 900 VIPs, socialites, celebrities and philanthropists who together raised $2,020,421 for MakeA-Wish® Southern Florida. Actress Gabrielle Anwar served as celebrity auctioneer for the evening’s live auction while Grammy-nominated recording artist, and upcoming “Glee” star, Adam Lambert entertained guests with a near hour-long performance
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The Night on The Runwade
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n September , 2013, Moore Building in the Miami’s Design District hosted A Night on The Runwade benefitting Wade’s World Foundation. Over 400 people have gathered for the charity event and got to enjoy a spectacular fashion runway show
Photography Edin Chavez
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CLAUDIA TRIMDE AND DwYANE WADE
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MARIUS KOLLER, Chris Jackson & CLAUDIA TRIMDE (Hair by TUKA’S SALON)
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E The 5th Annual Gala at Unity on The Bay
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he 5th Annual Gala was copresented by City National Bank and Eddie Dominguez as well as Arthritis Rheumatic Diseases of South Florida and took place at the Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island on Friday, December 22, 2013. The evening was a night of “Soul Revival,” which included a Silent Auction with a live jazz band, dinner, and dancing. A live performances by former contestant of NBC’s hit show, The Voice, Karina Iglesias and the NuThang. There was also a 50/50 Raffle, in which the winner took home 50% of the monies collected from the raffle. This was Unity on the Bay’s largest celebration of the year where they celebrate love, abundance, joy, and community! Photography Ricardo Reyes
Juan Strucco
Marcelo Rivero
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rom Valentino to Chanel dresses, Fashionably Conscious brings the best of the best to the donated space every year. All proceeds benefit Coconut Grove Cares, The Barnyard, a locally cherished community center. Miami’s most elite crowd donated designer goods and hundreds of shoppers raised a staggering amount of money. The event attracted a lot of notable guests like, Darlene Perez, Laura Buccellati, Carole Seikaly, Anne Owen, Ginger Harris, Camille Thiry Russler, Elysze Held, Ali Codina
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e Valentino a los vestidos Chanel, cada edición de “Moda con consciencia” reúne en un espacio solidario, lo más destacado de este sector. Todas las ganancias recaudadas en este Charity se destinará a "Coconut Grove Cares", "The Barnyard", un preciado centro comunitario local. En este evento, la gente de élite se encargó de donar prendas de reconocidos diseñadores que después se venderían; con dichas ventas se permitió recaudar una importante suma de dinero. La cita convocó a una gran cantidad de invitados de lujo como, Darlene Pérez, Buccellati Laura, Seikaly Carole Anne Owen, Harris Ginger, Camille Thiry Russler, Elysze Held, Codina Ali, Tettamanti Maria, Cho Tony Walker Timoteo y muchos más JAN · FEB 2013
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oom Service Restaurant Lounge is Miami’s fascinating new experiential dining venue. The grand opening festivities were unlike anything ever witnessed before, including Black Carpet arrivals, hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails. Room service is a spectacular 5-star Luxury Hotel environment and is perfect for dining and lounging
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oom Service Restaurant es una nueva experiencia dentro de la oferta de locales para comer. Así lo ha demostrado con su gran fiesta de inauguración, totalmente diferente a todo lo visto con anterioridad, con una alfombra negra, aperitivos y cócteles de autor. Room Service es un espectacular hotel cinco estrellas, un sitio ideal para comer y descansar
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uests joined acclaimed Chef & celebrated restaurateur Daniel Boulud as he welcomed db Bistro Moderne Miami's new Executive Chef Matthieu Godard at a four-course Burgundy lover’s dinner. Chef Daniel and Chef Matthieu together presented an inspiring menu featuring Alaskan King Crab, Fricassee d’escargot de Bourogne en Croute and Tasting of Pekin Duck with Rainbow Swiss Char, Coppolini Onion and Bing Cherry Gastrique. Sommelier Christopher Lindemann paired the courses with Louis Latour and vintages from Latour’s Grancey holdings from the grand cru of Corton. db Bistro Moderne is located in downtown’s JW Marriott Marquis Miami
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os invitados al evento junto con el aclamado chef y reconocido restaurador, Daniel Boulud, dieron la bienvenida a Matthieu Godard, el nuevo chef ejecutivo de db Bistro Moderne Miami. La cita contó con una cena de cuatro platos ideal para los amantes de los vinos de Borgoña. Los chefs Daniel y Matthieu presentaron un menú de inspiración compuesto por cangrejo rey de Alaska, Fricassee d'escargot de Bourogne en Croute y degustación de Pato de Pekin con Rainbow Swiss Char, cebolla Coppolini y Bing Cherry gastrique. El sommelier Christopher Lindemann acompañó los platos con Louis Latour y las vendimias procedentes de las explotaciones de Latour Grancey del grand cru de Corton. db Bistro Moderne está situado en JW marqués de Marriott, el centro de Miami
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Rubin & Leeat Benharrouch
Jackie Soffer, Craig Robins, ValÇrie Chapoulaud Floquet, Mathieu Le Bozec & Michael Burke
LOUIS VUITTON OPENING AT AVENTURA MALL Vincent Pages, Joshua Phillips, & Nelson Giacometto
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he iconic luxury brand Louis Vuitton recently opened its doors to a new Maison at the expansive, upscale Aventura Mall. The new two-story space features a private entrance separate from the mall, a garden terrace, private shopping rooms, art by Jorge Pardo, and a beautiful grand staircase with handrails wrapped in Louis Vuitton nomad leather. This Louis Vuitton Maison offers products for men and women from leather goods, ready-towear, shoes and accessories including watches and jewelry. The opening of the luxury brand attracted Miami’s A-list crowd along with special guests Michael Burke, Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton Malletier, Valérie Chapoulaud – Floquet, President and CEO of Louis Vuitton North America, Lanesa Elrod, Debra Scholl, and Don Soffer, Dana and Gary Shear, and developer Craig Robins, founder of Design Miami.
NUEVA APERTURA DE LOUIS VUITTON EN EL CENTRO COMERCIAL AVENTURA MALL.
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a icónica marca de lujo Louis Vuitton ha inaugurado su nueva Mansión en el lujoso “Aventura Mall”. La nueva tienda de dos pisos cuenta con una entrada privada separada del centro comercial, una terraza con jardín, salones privados, obras de arte de Jorge Pardo y un gran detalle: una preciosa escalera con pasamanos forrados de Louis Vuitton. La Mansión Louis Vuitton ofrece una línea de productos para damas y caballeros que van desde artículos de piel, prêt-à-porter, zapatos, accesorios, relojes y joyería. La inauguración de la tienda atrajo a lo más selecto de la sociedad de Miami y contó con la presencia de invitados especiales como Michael Burke, presidente y director ejecutivo de Louis Vuitton Malletier, Valérie Chapoulaud– Floquet, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de Louis Vuitton Norteamérica, Lanesa Elrod, Debra Scholl, Don Soffer, Dana y Gary Shear, así como el promotor inmobiliario Craig Robins, fundador de Design Miami.
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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW Le City Deluxe Sets Sail at Miami International Boat Show
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he Miami International Boat Show attracted more than 100,000 people again over President’s Day weekend. Le City Deluxe partnered with YB International, one of the largest and most renowned yacht brokerage companies in the world, for a dockside lounge welcoming boat lovers on hand for the 5-day event. Guests sipped champagne and toured some of the yachts courtesy of YB International, exclusive dealers in Florida for Atlantis Yachts, the open sport cruiser line of the Azimut-Benetti Group, Contender and in Brazil for Azimut, Atlantis, Benetti and SeaRay.
Le City Deluxe navegó en el Salón Náutico Internacional de Miami
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l Salón Náutico Internacional de Miami reunió de nuevo a más de 100.000 personas el fin de semana del Día del Presidente. Le City Deluxe junto a YB International, una de las empresas de corretaje más grandes y de mayor renombre de yates en el mundo, prepararon un lounge en el muelle para recibir a todos los amantes de los barcos y dar la bienvenida a los cinco días de Salón. Los invitados bebieron champán y recorrieron algunos de los yates gracias a la cortesía de YB Internacional, los distribuidores exclusivos en Florida para Atlantis Yachts, la línea sport cruiser del Grupo Azimut-Benetti, Contender y en Brasil para Azimut, Atlantis, Benetti y SeaRay.
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The Food Network’s Most Prestigious Gourmet Gathering
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or the 12th year foodies from around the world gathered on South Beach for The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (February 21 – 24) presented by FOOD & WINE. This renowned event is a national, starstudded, four-day destination that not only showcases the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities but also allows the public to meet these gourmet stars and taste the delicious results. Le City Deluxe took advantage of the opportunity to taste a few culinary treats and mingle with the chefs. Events were scheduled in giant tents on the beach but one popular event was Let’s Get Spiked! - a volleyball tournament featuring celebrity chefs, hosted by Top Chef star Spike Mendelsohn at The James Royal Palm.
La Mas Prestigiosa Reunion Del Mundo Gourmet Por El Canal “The Food Network”
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n la doceava edición, los amantes de la comida de todo el mundo se reunieron en South Beach del 21 al 24 de febrero para celebrar The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, organizado por Food & Wine. Como siempre, este reconocido evento nacional, lleno de estrellas, en el que durante los cuatro días no sólo se mostró el vino más famoso del mundo y los productores de bebidas alcohólicas, chefs y personalidades culinarias, sino que también permitió al público conocer a estas estrellas gourmet y degustar los deliciosos resultados. Le City Deluxe aprovechó la oportunidad para saborear algunas delicias culinarias y mezclarse con los chefs. Los eventos fueron programados en unas carpas gigantes en la playa en el que tuvo lugar un acontecimiento popular conocido como Let’s Get Spiked! - un torneo de voleibol con chefs famosos, organizado por el Chef estrella Spike Mendelsohn del prestigioso The James Royal Palm.
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BILLY DEAN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT TERRA VERITATIS
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he recent black-tie birthday party for William H. Dean (Billy to his friends) at his newly renovated $40 million Terra Veritatis estate may have been the party of the season. Hosted by Michael Capponi, nightlife entrepreneur and contractor, along with Sarah Arison, trustee at the National YoungArts Foundation, the exclusive, invitation-only party opened its doors to some 3,000 guests. Among the starstudded guests were film producer/director Michael Bay, film producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Prince Khalifa of Bahrain, as well as some of Miami’s elite including Commissioner Deede Weithorn. Professional athletes mingled with supermodels and the glittering crowd was entertained by a variety of performances from ballet to classical guitar and musical beats from Miami Heat DJ, DJ Irie.
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a gala celebrada con motivo del cumpleaños de William H. Dean (“Billy” como lo llaman sus amigos) en su recientemente renovada propiedad de 40 millones de dólares, Terra Veritatis, probablemente haya sido la fiesta de la temporada. La gala acogió a unos tres mil invitados y fue presentada por el empresario y contratista Michael Capponi y Sarah Arison, miembro del consejo de administración del National YoungArts Foundation. Entre las estrellas que acudieron al evento destacan el productor y director de cine Michael Bay, el productor Jerry Bruckheimer, el príncipe Khalifa de Bahréin y algunas de las caras más famosas de la elite de Miami, como la comisionada Deede Weithorn. Los deportistas profesionales y las supermodelos se perdían entre los destellos de una multitud que disfrutó de una velada única con actuaciones de ballet, conciertos de guitarra clásica y la música del DJ de Miami Heat, DJ Irie.
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EVENTS & SOCIETY
SEPT-OCT 2013
TARA SOLOMON & TONY CUZENZA
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eptember 10, 2013, Grove at Grand Bay, the Coconut Grovebased, Bjarke Ingels-designed luxury residences project slated for completion in 2015, hosted an intimate evening with Swiss luxury jeweler, de GRISOGONO. The high fashion jewelry of de Grisogono was displayed in glass vitrines and cases. The fine precision craftsmanship and high design standards shared by Grove at Grand Bay and de Grisogono was the perfect union for this exclusive event. Notable guests included Cervera Real Estate Managing Partner Alicia Cervera, Jr., TARA, Ink. Principals Tara Solomon & Nick D’Annunzio, Grove at Grand Bay Sales ManagerPhilip Freedman and de GRISOGONO and many more
MICHAEL QUAGLIATO & ALICIA CERVERA
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ick D’Annunzio, Miami Beach’s man-about-town and co-principal of public relations firmTARA, Ink., celebrated his birthday with a PanAm-era luau benefiting Make-A-Wish Southern Florida at OCHO at Soho Beach House. The oceanfront deck of OCHO was transported to 1960s Hawaii as guests enjoyed themed cocktails provided by Coconut Cartel and Reyka Vodka, “Hawaiian” tacos and a luscious mango sheet cake from Cecconi’s, custom-made for the birthday boy. Guests were entertained by a hula dancer moving her hips expertly to DJ Dutch’s island-disco grooves, while Elvis’s “Blue Hawaii” was projected in super-size fashion on a nearby building. Photos by WorldRedEye.com
BRAD ALPHONSO AND AILEEN MANSO
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CARLOS BETANCOURT, TARA SOLOMON, BETO GIRALDO, NICk D’ANNUNZIO, AND MICHAEL D’ANNUNZIO
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FUOR D’ACQUA RISTORANTE GRAND OPENING IN SOUTH BEACH
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uor d’Acqua the acclaimed seafood restaurant in Florence, Italy where regulars include fashion world luminaries Roberto Cavalli and Salvatore Ferragamo, celebrated the opening of a sister restaurant in Miami Beach at 560 Washington Avenue. This TuscanMediterranean ristorante from Miami restaurateur Antonio Martucci recreates Florence’s coastal charm with a nautical décor and fresh seafood flown in weekly from Italy. The ristorante-lounge was filled with Miami influencers, who sampled the decadent dishes and enjoyed Italian wines into the night. Photo credit: WorldRedEye.com
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