On October 5th, ALFANI and GQ Magazine hosted a benefit for superstar, Ne-Yo’s charity, The Compound Foundation. The ultra swanky event was held at the Stephen Weiss Studio in the West Village.  This event was designed to raise money for The Compound Foundation which provides opportunities for youth in the foster care system.

The red carpet was swarming with celebs! The celebrities included: Tiki Barber, Adrienne Bailon, Angie Martinez, Jessica White, Marc Bouwer, Lydia Hearst, Damaris Lewis, Vivica A. Fox, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels

At 9PM  Vivica A. Fox and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels were all honored that evening for their warm contributions and ongoing support to The Compound Foundation. The evening ended with a stellar performance by Ne-Yo! He was only scheduled to do 3 songs but the crowd was so energetic that he did 6, ending with a medley of songs he has written for Beyonce and Rihanna.

The night raised close to $50,000 for The Compound Foundation!

MCM, the iconic European brand synonymous with style and classic luxury, ushered in a modern new era with the launch of its New York collection. And where better to hold such an occasion but at Saks Fifth Avenue, where the collection will be exclusively sold. The collaboration with style maven, Joy Gryson, MCM’s New York collection, which was also be available at the MCM boutique at The Shops at The Plaza, is a perfect partnership of premium heritage and contemporary direction.

The most important names in New York’s fashion and social set were present at the launch, which was hosted by supermodel COCO ROCHA and TERRON SCHAEFFER (Group SVP, Saks).  The event was attended by VIP guests, including SUNG JOO KIM (CEO of MCM) and FERN MALLIS (VP IMG), actress and model LYDIA HEARST, designer, JOY GRYSON, JESSICA WHITE (current girlfriend of Sean Penn), and  model JULIE HENDERSON. Also in attendance were New York socialites, ANN-DEXTER JONES, and EMMA SNOWDEN-JONES, Korea’s Pop sensation, RAIN, musician ALEXANDRA ALEXIS and designers ALEXIS PHIFFER and KAI MILLA.

Held in the heart of the elegant retailer, the fashion forward crowd sipped 42 Below signature vodka cocktails with the eclectic musical taste of socialite and DJ HARLEY VIERA NEWTON completing the stylish scene.

Founded in 1976, MCM has dedicated itself to designing unique and classic handbags, luggage and accessories. The famed MCM logo has been a staple signature in the global luxury market for decades. Today the brand is pleased to usher in a new era, with the celebrated collection created for those at the pulse of New York, drawing on its tradition of prestige and quality for today’s modern luxury lifestyle. Fans of the brand include Lydia Hearst, Coco Rocha, Heidi Klum, Cindy Crawford, Veronica Webb, and Patricia Field among others.