Times Square Gossip

  The Samuel Waxman Institute For Aging & Cancer   The Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer will host its 12th Annual Waxman Luncheon on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at Riverpark in New York City. The annual event will bring together philanthropists, supporters, members of the fashion community and advocates for cancer research for an elegant afternoon in support of lifesaving scientific work. This year’s luncheon will honor  Corcoran Real Estate Broker, Mary Slattery and fashion entrepreneur, Alexandra Adame for their extraordinary commitment to advancing lifesaving cancer research, while Safiyaa will be recognized as the event’s fashion presenter. Known for blending philanthropy with style and community, the Waxman Luncheon has become a notable spring event on the charitable calendar, uniting guests around a shared mission to advance progress in the fight against cancer. As in years past, the luncheon will feature live and silent auctions, offering attendees ...

  Salvatore Ferragamo Jr House of Vanderbilt, the first official family office of the Vanderbilt family founded by Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, today announced the appointment of Salvatore Ferragamo Jr. to its Advisory Board. A steward of one of Italy’s most iconic luxury dynasties and an entrepreneur with deep interests across wine, hospitality, and global lifestyle ventures, Ferragamo brings multi-generational brand leadership, operational expertise, and international perspective to the platform. The appointment underscores House of Vanderbilt’s continued evolution into a global platform bridging legacy heritage with next-generation enterprise and influence. Ferragamo’s experience navigating the intersection of family governance, luxury branding, hospitality investment, and cultural stewardship reflects the type of cross-border, multi-sector leadership that defines modern family enterprise. “Salvatore represents a rare blend of heritage and forward-looking entrepreneurship,” said ...

Mickey K. M. Lai With  Tan Shizhen, Lindsay Porter, Zhou Yingying, Simone Panigada & Margaret Chiu, Mr Liu Yichuan   The Pink Dolphin Fund hosted a landmark event at Dorsett Kai Tak titled “The Voice of the Pink Dolphin: A Conversation on Survival.” The immersive evening served as a powerful call to action for the protection of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis), an iconic species that has inhabited Hong Kong’s waters since the 17th century but now faces existential threats. As a living barometer of marine health, the Chinese White Dolphin (or Pink Dolphin) is currently struggling against unprecedented coastal development, rising noise pollution, and the escalating impacts of climate change. The event emphasised that these sentient beings are sending a distress signal regarding the state of our shared global ecosystem.   Tan Shizhen With Lindsay Porter, Zhou Yingying & Simone Panigada During the evening, three prestigious awards were announced, re...

Denise Rich   New York’s philanthropic and social communities are set to gather for an evening of glamour, music and purpose when Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research hosts its 2026 Young Angels Gala at Crane Club in Manhattan on Monday, April 27th, 2026. Taking place at 85 10th Avenue, the event will be hosted by Bianca Peters and will honor Elaine Chamberlain, Founder and CEO of LÁYN and the Stay In Your LÁYN Foundation. Known for bringing together a new generation of supporters in the fight against cancer, the Young Angels Gala has become one of the organization’s signature fundraising evenings. This year’s event promises a festive atmosphere with a whimsical black tie dress code and music by David Katz, Mei Kwok and Neil Jackson, with more entertainment still to be announced. The evening will once again spotlight the energy and commitment of young philanthropists and supporters who are helping advance the mission of Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation. Founded in 1996, Gab...

  The Animals In The Street    One Art Space in Tribeca will present “Chuck Connelly: Tribeca’s Midnight Parade — When Art Runs Wild” Co-Curated by Adrienne Connelly and MaryAnn Giella McCulloh. This special exhibition honors the late artist Chuck Connelly through a body of work that reflects the energy, individuality and creative spirit of downtown New York.  The exhibition opens with a private VIP reception followed by the public exhibition on view from Friday, April 24th through Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, daily from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, at One Art Space, 23 Warren Street, Tribeca. At the heart of the exhibition is “Animals in the Street,” a 1994 painting created during a period when Chuck Connelly was living and working from his loft studio on Franklin Street in Tribeca. The work transforms everyday neighborhood life into something theatrical, charged and unforgettable. In Connelly’s vision, the people moving along the street take on animal identities, each one carrying...

  MaryAnn Giella McCulloh With Michael Fredo & Tommy Hilfiger Marky Ramone With Andy Hilfiger, MaryAnn Giella McCulloh, Will Hilfiger, Mei Fung & Leo Morrone  Michael Fredo’s The Moonlighters was celebrated at a VIP Reception Hosted by Tommy Hilfiger and Andy Hilfiger at Tribeca gallery, One Art Space. The exhibition running through Sunday, April 12th, 2026 offers art lovers an opportunity to step into the artist’s imaginative world of original characters, storytelling and sculptural design.  “Michael’s work has an incredible sense of imagination and personality—it’s expressive, and uplifting,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “There’s a storytelling quality to The Moonlighters that feels both nostalgic and fresh, and I love how it brings people into a creative world that sparks joy and connection.” Mei Fung With MaryAnn Giella McCulloh   Michael Fredo With Tina Radziwill And Carmen D'Alessio The showcase featured the presentation of the "Smile Collection," inspired by c...

  Marina Cocher Bergés Pamela Morgan Marina St Barth, the luxury resort wear brand founded by Marina Cocher, marked its 20th year in business with a celebration at the brand’s Palm Beach, Florida location on Worth Avenue.  The event underscored Marina’s two-decade journey so-far, building a globally curated brand known for island elegance, casual glamour and bohemian chic. The brand is recognized for hand selected fashion and accessories designed for a life in the sun, on the water and on the move.   Gustavo Bergés With Jeanette Bergés, Marina Cocher Bergés, Otto Bergés And Sebastian Bergés-Oatley Dorimi Pineda With Daniella Marquez And Alexandria Morello “This anniversary is deeply personal for me,” said Marina Cocher. “Marina St Barth was born from a moment that reminded me how precious life is, and from a desire to create something joyful and beautiful. For twenty years we have welcomed women looking for pieces that feel effortless, yet distinctive fashion that carries...

Marshall Davis With Brent Wright And Carmen Morris   Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin brought her SohoMuse Platform to B. Wright Leadership Academy in Miami, launching the school’s new Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Girls Leadership Outreach Program, an initiative designed to put students in direct contact with mentors and guest speakers from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. The program, at the B. Wright Leadership Academy is a private K-12 school that describes its mission as providing a safe and nurturing environment while promoting students’ social, emotional, physical, technology, and cognitive development, with a strong emphasis on arts and technology.  The school also positions itself as an education change agent focused on bridging learning gaps and expanding access to high quality education for underserved and challenged communities.   The Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Girls Leadership Outreach Program is structured as a year-long enrichment syllabus...

  Elizabeth Sutton   Artist, designer, and entrepreneur Elizabeth Sutton celebrated the grand opening of her first New York City retail atelier, marking a milestone in a decade-long journey of building an independent creative business rooted in art, design, resilience, and reinvention. The Elizabeth Sutton Collection Atelier, located at 897 First Avenue, between East 50th and 51st streets in Manhattan, is designed as a hybrid concept, with a working art studio in the back and a curated retail boutique in the front. The space offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at Sutton’s creative world while serving as a destination for shopping fine art, photography, prints, rugs, fashion accessories, home décor gifts, and pieces from her growing dinnerware collection. A sixth-generation New Yorker, longtime Upper East Side resident, single mother, and self-taught artist, Sutton has built her brand through persistence, creative instinct, and a commitment to staying true to her values. T...

Marina Cocher   Marina St Barth, the luxury resort wear brand founded by Marina Cocher, will mark its 20th year in business with a celebration later this month at the brand’s Palm Beach location on Worth Avenue.  The event will highlight Marina’s two-decade journey building a globally curated brand known for island elegance, casual glamour and bohemian chic. The brand is recognized for hand selected fashion and accessories designed for a life in the sun, on the water and on the move.   Marina’s story is woven into the brand’s identity. In 2004, she survived the deadliest tsunami in history while vacationing in the Maldives, a catastrophic disaster that claimed over 230,000 lives. That harrowing experience became a profound turning point, inspiring her to embrace her passion fully and bring her dream boutique to life. The palm tree in the Marina St Barth logo is a symbol tied to that moment and the resilience that followed. Today, Marina St Barth has expanded from its...

  Carmen D'Alessio One Art Space Celebrated International Women's Day and Women’s History Month with its 10th Anniversary Exhibition, a powerful showcase honoring the transformative force of women artists. Led by two women gallerists and co-owners, MaryAnn Giella McCulloh & Mei Fung, the gallery is a space for women, by women providing a bold platform for artists breaking barriers and redefining the future of art. In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, this dynamic showcase, curated by MaryAnn Giella McCulloh unites visionary women across painting, photography, sculpture, and digital media. Their work disrupts narratives, reclaims space, and ignites cultural impact. The gallery debuted “IWD 2026,” created in recognition of International Women’s Day, followed by “She Is 2026,” a second exhibition that continued the month’s celebration with a select group featured artists and a dedicated opening reception.   The McCulloh Family “IWD 2026” ope...

  The Mount In 2026, the Berkshires will once again live up to their reputation as one of the Northeast’s most celebrated cultural destinations, with a music calendar that spans classical masterworks, contemporary experimentation, jazz, indie rock, and immersive performance experiences. As the official Regional Tourism Council for Berkshire County, 1Berkshire is spotlighting a season of upcoming festivals and music-centered events that invite visitors to make the region part of their travel plans. 1Berkshire promotes the Berkshires as a premier four-season destination and markets the region to first time and repeat visitors through its tourism efforts.   Among the season’s anchors is Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Lenox, where the 2026 season running from June through September promises “the best in classical music and beyond.” The season includes appearances by Yuja Wang, Augustin Hadelich, and Laurie Anderson, as well as concerts by Jame...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin With Ian Duncan Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin welcomed guests to an exclusive House of Vanderbilt gathering in Palm Beach, where the brand hosted a chic and intimate event in partnership with Riverside Luxury Cruises and Kajora Family Office Network. Held in the heart of Palm Beach, the gathering reflected the refined sensibility and relationship driven approach that defines the House of Vanderbilt. Under the leadership of Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, House of Vanderbilt has emerged as a modern platform rooted in heritage, elegance and entrepreneurial vision, and the evening offered a fitting expression of that identity. Guests were invited to connect in an elevated setting designed to foster conversation, collaboration and the shared appreciation of luxury, culture and meaningful partnership. The event also underlined Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin’s distinct role in carrying a celebrated American legacy into the present day through contemporary brand building...

  Antonella Bertello As Women’s History Month is celebrated each March, it offers a timely reminder that the story of progress is often written by women whose vision, resilience and leadership transform industries, elevate communities and inspire the next generation. Across hospitality, fashion, art, philanthropy, publishing and entrepreneurship, women continue to lead with imagination and purpose, proving that success is most powerful when it creates opportunity for others. This season, a standout group of women are being recognized for the singular way each has helped shape her field. Together, they represent a dynamic cross section of accomplishment, from hoteliers and boutique owners to gallerists, founders, philanthropists and cultural connectors, all united by innovation, tenacity and the ability to turn personal vision into public impact. Antonella Bertello  In hospitality, Antonella Bertello continues to define elevated East End living through The Baker House 1650, the...