An evening of enthusiastic donors and mingling guest Attend THE HOUSE OF FAITH N’ FASHION To Benefit CHABOD’S CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL, With Fashion Show by LORIS DIRAN
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Honoree CoChairs Tobi Rubinstein-Schneier and Anait Kiladze pose with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane for a photo-op – Photography by Michael Wellbrock
Super Model Carol Alt and Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op – Photography by Michael Wellbrock
Cognac chats with Super Model Carol Alt and Publicist R Coury Hay – Video by Michael Wellbrock
Cognac chats with Designer Loris Diran – Video by Michael Wellbrock
Designer Count Vlad, Designer Malan Breton, Designer Loris Diran, Model Carol Alt and Publicist Ron Caparella
Designer Malan Breton, Model Grace Bo, Designer Count Vlad and Model Colleen Koltick pose for a photo-op – Photography by Michael Wellbrock
Designer Count Vlad, Model Carol Alt and Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op – Photograpy by Michael Wellbrock
Irena Csikurishbili, TV Host Cognac Wellerlane and Olga Andranian pose for a photo-op-Photography by Michael Wellbrock
Fashions designed by Loris Diran
An evening of enthusiastic donors and mingling guest with their star-studded Manhattan rolodexes came to the beaches of West Hampton, to support CCOC by making traditional donations throughout the evening along with the option to acquire fashionable clothing, jewelry and artwork with portions of the proceeds benefitting the Children of Chernobyl.
THE HOUSE OF FAITH N’ FASHION, presented by two trend-setting fashionistas, Tobi Rubinstein-Schneier and Anait Kiladze, was held on Sunday, August 2, 2009 in the West Hampton beach home of Tobi Rubinstein-Schneier. The evening benefited Children of Chernobyl (CCOC), the only not-for-profit organization in the world that permanently evacuates and treats sick children from the devastated Chernobyl region. Steven Spielberg, Heidi Klum, Michael Douglas, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Jon Voight, Kiefer Sutherland, and Jeremy Piven are a few of the many celebrity supporters who have attended past CCOC benefit galas. To date, the charity has rescued 2,628 children on 86 rescue flights—four in the last five months.
The elegant and exclusive Hamptons event featured a cocktail party with an interactive fashion show by style guru Loris Diran. The Haute-Couture brand designs of Loris Diran cater to women in the glamorous world of the rich and famous. These clients demand cutting-edge design, sumptuous fabrics, custom work and flawless production. The philosophy of the company embraces the core concepts of Luxury, and is directional in its approach to fashion. It all starts at the couture level. Diran’s Haute-Couture line has been headlining leading fashion industry events since the early nineties, and his designs have been a favorite of some of the most glamorous and famous women of the world including Halle Berry, Renee Zellweger, Melanie Griffith, Eva Longoria, Chris¬tina Aguilera, Courtney Love, and Vanessa Williams.
The couture models were adorned with exquisite jewels from Rina Limor jewelry designs. This exclusive collection is aimed at today’s woman who desires a look with versatility, style and class.
Musical entertainment was provided by the world-renowned string quartet headed by Boris Strulev and an art show showcasing new artistic talent
Lending its full support to the event was leading international marketing and advertising agency Global Advertising Strategies. Their support helped both the event and the charity to grow in recognition. The company strongly encourages acts of goodwill that benefit sick children around the world, and sees this partnership as an integral part of its socially responsible approach to business. “It is a fundamental responsibility for us all to give back to society, and aid those deprived of the most basic of healthcare needs, especially when it comes to children. Only together can we make a difference in combating sickness and poverty, so that our civilization can be more sustainable as a whole,” said Givi Topchishvili, President & CEO of Global Advertising Strategies.
The hand-picked crowd, including VIP guests and celebrity hosts, will enjoy a customized menu paired with top-shelf vodka bellinis prepared by Michael Levitis, celebrated owner of the world-renowned Rasputin Restaurant.
Celebrities that attended the event included Super Model Carol Alt, Designer Malan Breton, Designer Loris Diran, Designer Count Vlad, Publicist R. Couri Hay, Publicist Ron Caparella, Tobi Rubinstein, Anait Kiladze.
For more information please visit http://www.ccoc.net/
Until my next celebrity event darlings,
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Cognac Wellerlane