Parfums de Marly’s Academy Mansion Bash Celebrates Its Sultry New Scents
Uptown was well-scented on Tuesday night, thanks to Parfums de Marly. The stylish French fragrance brand took over the storied venue for the candlelit launch of its luxe new Les Extraits collection, featuring three sultry fragrances—woodsy Carios, warm Eragon, and fresh Valero. All of the sleek bottles of the fashionable parfums were on display for guests to discover and customize with their own engravings for a personal touch. Attendees enjoyed the enchanting evening wondering through the mansion’s soaring marble halls, enjoying themed cocktails and bites, and taking plenty of photos on its soaring staircase—as well as the ivy-covered balcony overlooking a central courtyard with live musicians. The night’s well-dressed guests included Richard Peterson, Karina Bik, Kristijan Todorovski, Alexander Koch, Alyssa Brascia, Derek Deng, David Ruff, Elliott Duprey, Simon Goldman, Angel Zheng, Victor Netland, and many more.
Richard Peterson, Karina Bik
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Stuart Weitzman And Nordstrom Kick Up Their Heels With Ilana Glazer and Cleotrapa
Nordstrom’s slick Wolf restaurant received a well-heeled makeover by Stuart Weitzman on Wednesday night. The chic NYC-based shoe brand celebrated the retailer’s new “Make Room for Shoes” campaign with styles from its new Fall 2025 collection—as well as Weitzman’s own campaign star, Ilana Glazer, who served as the night’s glamorous (and witty!) hostess. After sitting down with us for an exclusive chat, Glazer hit the dance floor with other fashionable attendees for a special performance by Cleotrapa. Champagne and gin martinis kept spirits high, as well as New York-inspired bites like mini hot dogs, pretzels, salted French fries, and apple-shaped cheesecakes. Chic! Guests included Emely Moreno, Sophie Elgort, Matthew Cancel, Vincenzo Dimino, Caroline Vazzana, Harry Hill, Isan Elba, Nicolette Mason, and many more.
Ilana Glazer and Cleotrapa
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The Women’s Power Series Hosts A Powerful Breakfast At The Ritz-Carlton
A chic yet influential group of ladies gathered on October 3rd at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad to attend The Women’s Power Series first-ever NYC Women’s Power Breakfast, in partnership with the José Andrés Group. Founded by Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos and Sophia Kanavos of Flag Luxury Group, the Women’s Power Series continues to grow its mission of fostering meaningful connections among women in business. The event brought together an impressive mix of leaders from tech, wellness, and finance for lively conversations about female leadership and innovation. Guests enjoyed a José Andrés–curated breakfast before diving into a series of thought-provoking panels led by Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, founder of Gilt and Clerisy, Cristina Cuomo of The Purist, and Kathryn Falconi of Marriott International. The lineup also featured trailblazers including Tracy Anderson, Ida Liu, Lorine Pendleton, Lisa Odenweller, Marigay McKee, and Vanessa Liu, with Jennifer Valoppi serving as MC and Joan Kuhl delivering an inspiring keynote on the power of mentorship. Proceeds from the event supported Women of Tomorrow and The Brave House, both dedicated to empowering young women.
Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Lisa Odenweller, Tracy Anderson, Martha Graeff
Argent Suits Up For A Special Dinner
Argent gathered women across numerous industries for its third annual Work Friends dinner, held on Thursday night at Caffe Zaffri. The special evening was co-hosted by Laura Brown, Anjali Sud, Jude Crenshaw, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, Paola Ramos, and Sali Christeson, with a guest list spanning the media, sports, entertainment, and technology industries. Attendees connected and networked while embracing Argent’s mission for women to connect and take charge of their own ambition with purpose and support. Attendees also took home a special treat: Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill’s new book, All the Cool Girls Get Fired, which will hold its own splashy launch event next week. Cheers! Guests included Katie Couric, Abby Phillip, Ricki Lake, Mara Hoffman, Samina Virk, Tiffany Lopinsky, Anu Duggal, Molly Jong Fast, Sarah Clary, and Sue Bird.
Argent’s Friends From Work dinner (Courtesy)
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