Top 10 Photo Galleries of 2008
Young Society of Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
…a bit of flair sauntered onto the scene as Saks Bal Harbour presented the Just Cavalli fashion show. The unique presentation had models strutting around an installation of what appeared to be missile heads hanging downward from the ceiling. The installation was a part of Euro-Centric, Part 1, an artistic display that attempts to answer several philosophical questions about Europe’s past and present. The dichotomy of the Just Cavalli line – which brands itself as a fanciful, eclectic, nonchalant, original and sensual style – presented amongst art that depicts the effects of war and cultural uncertainty was a fascinating visual.
Christian Louboutin at Saks Bal Harbour
Famed shoe designer Christian Louboutin launched his spring 2008 collection at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour in what can only be characterized as a shopping frenzy. Any lady fortunate enough to purchase a pair of Louboutins on this sparkling Saturday afternoon had the opportunity to meet Monsieur Louboutin and have their high heels with lacquered red soles signed by the master himself.
Sixth Annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala
More than 550 guests honored Emilio and Gloria Estefan at the star-studded sixth annual FedEx/ ST. Jude gala that took place at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. Celebrity guests came out to pay tribute to the Estefan’s for their commitment to international healthcare, the local community, and the music and entertainment industry.
Chanel in Miami
The Raleigh hotel has become one of the world’s most fashionable destinations, literally. With the Miami offices for the Ford Modeling Agency on location and events like Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim and Thursday night’s world premiere of the Chanel Cruise Collection that featured the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, The Raleigh has clearly evolved into one of the sexiest destinations on earth.
Jackson Memorial Foundation Golden Angels Gala
More than 1,200 guests “followed the yellow brick road” to one of the most amazing galas of the New Year. There’s No Place Like Jackson, the biggest fundraiser for the Jackson Memorial Foundation (JMF), was held for the first time in its illustrious 17-year history on the grounds of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center campus.
Art for Life Miami Beach
The spectacular Miami event, held at The Bath Club, was a papparazzi’s dream with a host of Grammy and VMA winners, actors and film directors, fashion models, sports stars and power players. The event raised $575,000 to benefit arts programs for kids, including many in Miami-Dade.
youngArts Honors Christina DePaul
Miami artists and philanthropic patrons gathered at the remarkable residence of renowned art collector Marvin Ross Friedman to introduce the new youngARTS President and CEO, Christina DePaul. The event, hosted by Friedman and Adrienne Bon Haes proved to be a lively evening, honoring the esteemed DePaul.
14th Annual Intercontinental Miami Make-a-Wish Ball
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida and InterContinental Miami celebrated the 14th Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball raising more than $1.6 million with a mystical-themed dinner, musical performance by The Honey Brothers, extravagant live auction emceed by reality television star Kim Kardashian, and the debut of the Ball’s InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Nightclub.
Manny Hernandez Shoots Art Basel
In this glam-filled gallery, Manny shows images from Art Basel and Design Miami’s vernissages, the Cartier Dome, Marilyn Manson’s dark Miami debut in the Design District, an ultra-exclusive Design Miami dinner at the home of Miami power broker and art collector Craig Robins, and the annual Art Nexus party that marked the opening of the Related Group’s Philippe Starck masterpiece, Icon Brickell.
From Palm Beach to South Beach
A “Who’s Who” of Palm Beach, Miami and even royalty attended: The Duchess of Marlborough; Judge Rex Ford; Tom Zetkov; Vanessa Henry of Worth Avenue’s fabulous jewelry store Betteridge, Greenleaf & Crosby; Frances Hayward; Chip and Allison Weiss Brady; Edgar and Nicole Lozano; Aaron Glickman; Lindsay Myers; Alex Clarke; Stephan and Rita Lloyd; June Racine; Marianne Castle; Jessie Araskog; and Betsy and Wallace Turner… Donald Trump, Jr. and his gorgeous wife Vanessa flew into town to host the Operation Smile event in Miami.
