Fashion Group International Rising Stars - Menswear

Congratulations to the menswear designers that have been selected as finalists for the Fashion Group International's Rising Stars awards. FGI recognizes emerging talent in the Fashion and Design industries in the following categories: Accessories - Beauty/Fragrance Corporate - Beauty/Fragrance Entrepreneur - Fine Jewelry - Home/Interior - Menswear - Retail - Women's RTW. To see more about all of the nominees, check out FGI's announcement and photos!

See below for more information on the four menswear designers Luis M. Fernandez (NUMBER: LAB), Simon Spurr (SIMON SPURR), Ian Velardi (IAN VELARDI), and Rob Magness (GROWN & SEWN).

Young Patrons of Lincoln Center - Party on the Plaza

The Young Patrons of Lincoln Center are throwing a big party on September 26th and you know you won't want to miss it. While you are at it, pick up over a 100$ savings by getting your ticket and membership at the same time... that is if you aren't already a young patron. The event will include hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and an incredible fountain show. As summer comes to a close, who could resist one more excellent outdoor event.

Young Patrons of Lincoln Center (YPLC) is a membership group for arts enthusiasts in their 20s through early 40s dedicated to celebrating and supporting the world’s leading performing arts center. Through special events, arts advocacy, community outreach, and annual contributions, YPLC members build future audiences at Lincoln Center and increase access to the arts for a diverse range of New Yorkers.

SSMAC Junior Committee Derby Day Brunch

The Junior Committee of the Soldiers', Sailors, Marines', Coast Guard, and Airmen's Club hosted their first Kentucky Derby Champagne Brunch this year at Harry's Cafe and Steak in Lower Manhattan. The millenry was the fashion focus of the day with girls donning their racing day best for the event. The event was populated with perrenial SSMAC supporters Sherry and Bruce Laue, Tiana Idoni-Matthews, Erika and Benoit Meister, Allison Ecung, Dana Markiewicz, and Mary Elizabeth Dooner. The event included speaches from SSMAC Junior Committee chairpersons Rachel Kirwin and John Vricella. With such a spirited, and champagne filled afternoon behind us, I for one hope this will become an annual Derby Day tradition.

SuperYacht Pre-release Viewing

The Young Shipping Professionals of New York (YSPNY) hosted a pre-release viewing of SuperYacht for prospective members at the landmark Soldiers’, Sailors’, Marines’, Coast Guard and Airmen’s Club. Attended by over 100 professionals in the marine shipping industry, this cocktail party was abuzz with conversations ranging from business to friendship. In such a global community, gatherings like this are a major part of how business gets done. One highlight of the event was the book SuperYacht from luxury publisher Gloria Books. The 620 page glossy was out for guests to peruse and pre-order one of the limited edition copies. In addition to the beautiful images inside the book, SuperYacht comes in an artfully designed lucite case whose cover has been sculpted to mimic the undulation of a wave. The first of many social and educational events for 2009, this is a good start to what looks to be an interesting year for shipping – and especially the YSPNY. “The greater New York area is teeming with young professionals working in all facets of the shipping industry,” said YSPNY President Sofia Vassilakis. “It’s exciting to be able to create a venue for our colleagues to get out of the office, come to our events and network, learn about the industry and most importantly, have a great time.”

YSPNY Board