Helen Yarmak, the premier Russian fashion house in the U.S., hosted the official after-party for the Bolshoi Opera on opening night. The evening was hosted by the fashion house’s U.S. Representative Anna Kiladze, who said that this is “the beginning of Russia in the United States.” Guests included the former Miss Russia Ana Malova, Alexandre Gertsman, president of The International Foundation of Russian and Eastern European Art, artist Anton Perich, and Bolshoi Opera star Larissa Rudakova.

The international furrier designed a special collection “Russia” which was showcased at the event where some of the attendees — Ines Misan, Inna DeSilva, event planner Alison Minton, Jennifer Ellsworth and Sharon Elkayam tried on the samples.

Ms. Yarmak received the Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2000 and was named International Designer of the Year in 2003. Her luxury furs and jewelry collections are vital representations of blending Russian and American styles and culture.

Other guests included Andrey Denisov, Aldon James, Richard Easton, Linda Gras, Steven Marksin, Irina Mashitsky, Pavel Mashitsky, Natalie Marksin, Elena Manistina, Mikhail Kazakov, Emma Shilling-Law, Mark Langrish, Emma Snowdon-Jones, Elena Zharikova, JJ Doran, Jay Link, John Craver, Jeremiah Silva, Lisa Albanese, Livia Sylva, Lewis Ehlers, Lester Davis, Makvala Kasrashvici, Leo Paukman, Makvala Kasrashvici, Andrew Embiricos, Roberto Camacho, Diana Corto-Stomsvik, Zina Sapir, and Maria Baibakova.

Last Saturday in Miami The Secrets of Charm fashion house showcased its Spring/Summer 2006 collection at the second annual Dewar’s 12 Charity Poker Tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami. Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees hosted the more than 500 poker enthusiasts who spent the evening with an elite group of guests at a waterfront residence on the prestigious, private island of Indian Creek Village.

Estee Elkayam and Alex Rodriguez

Jay-Z, Beyonce, rappers Pharell and Pitbull, along with Sammy Sosa, Steven Bower, Tom Brady, Jeremy Shockey, Desmond Howard and Evander Holyfield enjoyed a designer showcase by New York-based label Secrets of Charm as one of the line’s designers Estee Elkayam sat proudly amongst the night’s players. The label’s other designer Sharon Elkayam stayed in New York to attend the Bolshoi Ballet after party hosted by Russia’s premier furrier Helen Yarmak.

The Secrets of Charm founders, Estee and Sharon Elkayam are sisters who with their New York-based team were thrilled to feature this collection in their hometown of Miami. The night served as a star-studded prep to their Fall 2006 debut fashion show and tea at Doubles on February 2.

Stakes were high at the tournament as more than 80 of South Florida’s poker champs battled it out in a single elimination Texas Hold’em tournament.  The winner, Marc Hambroff, took home a one-year lease on a Mercedes-Benz C230WZ courtesy of Alex Rodriguez Mercedes-Benz. Other guests enjoying the array of showgirls and dancers giving the evening true Las Vegas flamboyance were Oakland Angels Baseball Player Alex Ochoa, NBA Basketball Player Glenn Rice and his wife Christina, Saudia Arabian Royals Sheikh Faisal and Sheikh Badder, Michael Capponi, Erin Henry, Willy Bermello Jr., Alexia Bermello, Willy Bermello Jr., Erika Quattrocchi, Yissel Cabrera, Estee Benitah, Ashley Fels, Eddie Rodriguez, Javier Gonzalez, and Joe Santos.  

The night raised more than $70,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami, which is committed to serving children from all economic levels of society. It is especially important to serve children from disadvantaged neighborhoods and provide them with programs that enrich the lives of children in this community. 

At the beginning of this month, nearly 300 guests were  treated to an evening of elegance at the 27th Annual Gala “Mistletoe Magic” benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County at the Breakers. 

The event was hosted by Chairmen Marilyn and Emmet Tracy. Arrivals were greeted  by members of the Boys & Girls Clubs with handshakes and the singing of holiday carols. The evening began with a silent auction, which featured “designer trunks” decorated by local designers and artists. Afterwards there was dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Alex Donner Orchestra had the crowd in the Venetian Ballroom in fine holiday form. 

The Mistletoe Magic Gala was fortunate to have longtime supporters Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. DeGeorge as Grand Benefactors and Honorary Chairmen. Additional Sponsors included Benefactors: Mr. and Mrs. S. Daniel Abraham; The C. Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. E. Llwyd Ecclestone and Mr. and Mrs. Emmet E. Tracy, Jr.  Patrons include Mrs. Helen Harting Abell; Mr. and Mrs. J. Gary Burkhead; Discovery Land Company; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Eisenberg; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Francis; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harrington; The Hartless Foundation; The Hilton Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hunt; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hunting; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kessler; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krakoff; Mr. and Mrs. Craig Millard; Northern Trust; Publix Super Markets Charities; Saks Fifth Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Stone, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. David S. Summers; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Turner;  Mr. and Mrs. William S. Watchman, Jr.; and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Watkins. 

Other Sponsors include Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ames; Mr. and Mrs. John Batts; Col. Charles W. and Dr. Elizabeth M. Bowden; Mr. John J. Brogan; Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Callahan; Mr. and Mrs. Denis Coleman, Jr.; Dame Celia Lipton Farris; Mrs. Max M. Fisher; Mr. and Mrs. H. Richard Fruehauf, Jr.; Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Gordon; J. Ira & Nicki Harris Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hassen; Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Matthews; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pontarelli; Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Rewey; Mr. and Mrs. John Stark; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Story; Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Vlasic; Mr. and Mrs. Caleb C. Whitaker; and the Peggy and Adam Young Charitable Foundation.

Proceeds from the 27th Anniversary Gala will go toward the 13 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County, which serve disadvantaged and at-risk children. The county’s largest facility-based youth organization, the Clubs provide before-and after-school and school break services to more than 7,000 children ages 6 to 18. For more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs please call 561-683-3287.

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