Velvet Mafia Birthday Celebration – Maison O

Velvet Mafia Birthday Celebration – Maison O

January 6, 2014 – 9:14 PM 16 degrees ……

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It was a cold, blistery winter night in NYC.  A dinner for the legendary artist and man of the NY Art Scene Scooter LaForge at Maison O was a throwback to the best days of NY nightlife. Food, drink and conversation for 50 of NY’s fashion crazed people ! 

Our table had two goals;  recognizing the talented artist Scooter LaForge and a surprise birthday celebration for the iconic philanthropist, Mel Alvarez.   Good food and good humor kept the classic group of New Yorkers like; Elizabeth Butlin, Patrick Hamilton, Greg Gregaris, Chauncey Dandridge, Cannon Schuab, Donald and Katherine Lanziero, Walt Cessna, Rachel Singer, Scott Hug, and around the room Paul E Alexander, Viva Ruiz Machine, Dazzle Flower, Amanda Lepore, Stanley Love, and many others..

I met a wonderful group of new friends and was pleasantly reminded that the star studded velvet mafia of NYC still exists.  This is a new club night hosted by Sloan and will probably become monthly!!!

A special birthday shout out to Mel Alavarez who has been a supportive friend and well connected colleague. And, a special thank you to Chauncey Dandridge for coordinating the memorable evening.


      Birthday boy Melchor Alvarez
        New arrivals on a cold chilly night
          Penny, Walt and Scooter pose with friends at their dinner table
            Scooter gives Mel a big birthday hug

              Cannon Schaub (crush) enjoys cocktails with friends
                Scooter thank you for the use of your terrific images
                  Mel takes a picture of his birthday party crew
                    Birthday boy surrounded by good friends. .. . . Patrick and Elizabeth
                      Chauncey (author “The House of Dandridge) and Greg (Dance Parade)
                        Beer taking effect
                          Dance party downstairs
                            Photographer – Aaron Cobbett 
                              Group hug
                                Amanda Lepore and Johnny Rozsa
                                  Invitation cards by Scooter LaForge
                                    Penny Arcade and Sloan Morgan Mandell

                                    Rio Hamilton

                                    Rio Hamilton is a business development professional with vast marketing and sales experience.He specializes in brand promotion for the luxury interior design and lifestyle industries. Rio works with companies, individuals and groups on concentrated brand identity and elevation. He has a popular website that chronicles "the who's who" at design and fashion events throughout greater New York.

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