Gala Chair Spotlight: Jenni Coba & Christy Martin
In anticipation of the upcoming event themed "The Party of the Century" and inspired by Truman Capote's "Black & White Ball," SocialMiami photographed the VIZCAYA BALL CHAIRS around the museum's gorgeous grounds.
Jenni Coba
Christy Martin
Why she cares: Vizcaya is an impressive historic landmark uniting our citizens through culture, art, science and care for the environment.
What she’ll wear to the ball: A made-to-order black, Gucci gown with an empire waist that’s trimmed in white crystals. Plus Gucci gloves with feathers and crystals and a custom mask.
Her advice about Vizcaya: Purchase an annual pass! Every visit is new and magical.
Why she cares: Miami is a young city and Vizcaya is a registered museum. It’s 100 years old and our history. When you give to Vizcaya, you’re giving to Miami.
What she’ll wear to the ball: A white, sequined Balmain gown adorned with body jewelry from Maria Elena Headpieces.
Her advice to us about Vizcaya: Go to the café! They serve the best food ever. I know that house inside and out and every time I go, I still see something new.
Manny Hernandez has been covering Miami’s social, lifestyle and art scenes for more than 30 years. Manny was born and raised in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood and is a proud alumnus of Miami-Dade College and Florida International University. His contributions are showcased weekly in The Miami Herald, Ocean Drive and Indulge magazines and his popular and much anticipated photo gallery, SOCIAL Manny, on SocialMiami.com. His images have also appeared in countless publications, including: Paper Magazine, Vanity Fair, People, Vogue and Rolling Stone.
In 2018, Manny was honored as one of the 12 Good Men by the Ronald McDonald House Charities and co-produced along with Broadway producer Richard Jay-Alexander, an exhibit in honor of famed press agent Charlie Cinnamon at the FIU Jewish Museum.
Manny recently authored his first book, CANDIDS Miami (Wynwood Books).
