December 4th, 2013 – 6:28 PM 49 degrees …..
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The 29th annual Hall of Fame celebration saw record attendees—the enthusiastic, well dressed crowd of more than 2200 filled the Grand Ballroom of the historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Stylish ballgowns, sparkly cocktail dresses, traditional tuxedos and European tailored suits were donned by architects, artists, designers and more
Cindy Allen and Mark Strauss of Interior Design Magazine know how to host a Gala. Twelve gloriously stocked open bars conveniently located near each jaw dropping chandelier throughout the Art Deco influenced ballrooms. There was plenty of room to float and mingle at the cocktail party ….. award winners, nominees, fashion icons, talented design teams and powerhouse publishing groups created a quiet roar during the chat and step on the 3rd floor of the swank adjoining ballrooms.
Each year Interior Design Magazine offers opportunities for design groups to nominate creative projects, fabulous furniture, luminous lighting, tactful textile design and a bevy of other categories to acknowledge accomplishments for the year. Individuals belonging to the design community are asked to vote online for the item or project they feel is most deserving of “Best of Year”. The results are announced and rewarded at another party the following night. This Gala and dinner was to acknowledge the “Hall of Fame”, nominees and inductees.
This was not your average New York soiree . . . . the black tie influenced, lavish social was enjoyed by the movers and shakers of the International design community. The Italian product design firm representatives mixing with Chinese Architects and the oil rich Texans all seemed to enjoy sophisticated social hour.
There was a formal sit-down dinner directly after the cocktail hour (5:30-7:00). The winners of “Hall of Fame” were announced, celebrated and became part of design history. This year’s Interior Design inductees are: Paul Masi and Harry Bates of Bates + Masi Architects, Colin Burry of Gensler, Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu of Neri & Hu, and Kenneth Wampler of The Alpha Workshops.
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria and will remember the Edelman Leather sponsored Glam-Gala as “Best of Year”.
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The Waldorf Astoria New York City
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Moments before the call for dinner I captured Editor-in Chief of
Interior Design Magazine Cindy Allen in this behind the scene moment as she thanks an ID team member for
correctly spelling the Hall of Fame winner names
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That’s Norm standing between Kirk Heasley and Joan Bucci
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DIFFA team wonderfully represented at “Hall of Fame” awards.
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Jim and Jo Furr . . . Furr-real glamour with this couple, Jim eloquently
introduced his lovely wife and spelled her name twice !! |
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Helene Oberman (Interior Design Magazine) – I think champagne is her color
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Paris Picket wearing Nicole Miller and Antonia Bernal wearing ASOS
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Superstar Architect/Designer David Rockwell casually strolls into dinner
with legendary Interior Designer, Alexandra Champalimaud
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Chandelier after Chandelier seducing you with every turn and this
is just the corridor . . . . |
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Lorraine and Steven
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Tori Mellot from Traditional Home Magazine
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Marisa Marcantonio, Jayne and Joan Michaels and well dressed friend
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Steven Rappos, of Knoll talks with
Pollack VP, Susan Sullivan and Pollack, Design Director Rachel Doriss
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I jumped up on a chair to take this photo and didn’t spill a drop of wine
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and another adjoining ballroom – who knew – I need to mingle –
I think I see Dustin O’ Neal.
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Chicago’s finest John Brennan – reminded me that this was not his wife –
his wife wouldn’t mind (the lovely Betty Ann) – “we were just talking ….
what’s that picture for anyway?” |
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Danielle Grey wearing Tom Ford poses with Jennifer Torres
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Look at the stunning necklace worn by Hilda Longiotti
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Olivia, Ellie and Sonya. . . . . Charlie might be looking for new Angels . . .
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Global textile designer, Lorraine Statham and Kimberle Frost
(VP of Design at Designtex) rumor has it that Designtex won a “Best of Year” award |
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Ms. Williams wearing Badgley Mischka
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Tuxedo Heaven . . ..all are classic .. all are different . . all are distinguished
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Jeff Petersen (Architectural Digest) with the stylish Brown Jordan executives
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Brandon, Andrew, Elaine and Kathy – don’t they look like a great rock band ?
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Beverly Spencer, Kimberly Sudy, Shannon Andrew and Raul Garcia
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Janet wearing a gorgeous Tom Ford gown and carrying a Balmain bag –
this ensemble was stunning, I wish I’d gotten a better picture
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Interior Designer Danielle Colding, so elegant so graceful so talented
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Pretty ladies . . . pretty dresses
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Abigail French (Herman Miller), Anne Wood (Herman Miller) and Sarah Morgan (Knoll)
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For more than a century, The Waldorf Astoria has combined luxury with a wealth of amenities and services. This 42-story Art-Deco hotel, located in mid-town Manhattan, beckons New Yorkers and visitors alike. An official New York City landmark since 1993, The Waldorf Astoria is synonymous with elegance and grandeur. If you’re going to be grand . . . do it at the Waldorf Astoria.
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