Jean Shafiroff and Ana Oliverira, photo by Paul Bruinooge
What do all Jean Shafiroff’s cocktail soirees have in common? For one thing, they support a charity that Jean serves on the board of and that, of course, donates to. For another, some of NYC’s most eclectic groups, from the worlds of fashion, media, politics, and even demi-royalty, attend. Lastly, there will be multiple hostess outfit changes – a true designer fashion show is guaranteed.
Rebecca Seawright presenting citation to Ana Oliverira, photo Laurel Marcus
Monday night’s event honored the New York Women’s Foundation, a well-funded organization founded in 1987 that helps underserved women to rise out of poverty. Their theme of “Radical Generosity” has been a good one, as Jean mentioned that they have raised over $120 million from supporters such as Bloomberg, Chanel, and every major investment firm.
“I don’t want to live in a city where I live one way, and others live another,” said Jean during her speech and “citation ceremony” featuring Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright. I almost want to mention her wish may come true once Mayor Mamdani is installed, although perhaps not in the way she hopes.
Marilyn Kirschner & guest,, photo by Laurel Marcus
As this is a very busy time of year, the turnout was perhaps a bit lower than usual; however, notables such as Joan Jedell, Evie Evangelou, Ruth Miller, Randi Schatz, Mario-Max Schaumberg-Lippe, Marsin Mogielski, Anna Rothschild, Katlean de Monchy, Susan Gutfreund (sans Lucky, who was relegated to the lobby with his caregiver), Vanessa Noel, Malan Breton, Michael Spinks, Lauren Day Roberts, Piet Sinthuchai, and other NY and Palm Beach denizens.
A lot of these same people were also present last week at Art Basel, where Jean hosted another event. It’s sort of today’s version of “A Moveable Feast.”
Laurel Marcus, photo by Ernest Schmatolla
While not a holiday party per se, the festive touches, such as the lovely Christmas tree, added to the bonhomie as guests discussed their holiday travel plans or lack thereof. Others recounted recent travels, such as Katlean DeMonchy, who learned while in Mexico that her next stop was Dubai for a professional engagement, with no time to return home and repack. Not to fear — she was told, they have a Zara on every corner and there is absolutely no crime.
Jean wore several looks over the evening. Photos by Laurel Marcus
As for our beautiful hostess: she wore two Oscars – opening the evening in a short strapless multi-layered 3-D floral bronze number with matching gloves, followed by a gorgeous fish tailed Asian influence gown and finally a mauve-ish strapless Malan Breton ball gown with shiny black leather opera gloves which, forgive me, looked like she was ready for everyone to go home so she could do the dishes.
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