Vogue100 and Sotheby’s Partnered Up on a Carat-Stuffed Cocktail Celebration

In a spectacular penthouse suite on the St Regis Lodge, Vogue100 hosted a masterclass with Sotheby’s. On a crisp September day, a gaggle of philanthropists and tastemakers gathered to find out about among the most attention-grabbing and pleasant jewellery in the marketplace from the public sale home’s Vice Chairman, Frank Everett.

Strolling by means of the items—all a part of the Essential Jewels public sale, which is now open for bidding by means of September 20—Everett detailed their distinctive histories. Along with works by Cartier and Van Cleef, the heaps included works by David Webb and Jean Schlumberger, whose colourful creations outlined American wonderful jewellery. Followers of Webb and Schlumberger included Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon, and Elizabeth Taylor.

Fittingly, in entrance of an viewers of completed girls, the tales of two distinctive feminine creatives stood out: Marina Bulgari of Marina B and Elsa Peretti of Tiffany. Born to the Italian jewellery dynasty, Marina felt crushed by her patriarchal and patrician household that, after the dying of Marina’s father in 1973, restricted her contributions to managerial work. Dropping the final six letters of surname,  Marina launched her personal eponymous model in 1978. Her creations reveal each a rebellious spirit and an unmatched pedigree. Marina turned a trailblazer for girls within the area, together with Lucia Silvestri, now the artistic director on the helm of Bulgari. 

The attractive daughter of Roman oil tycoon Peretti additionally fled the restrictions of the nice privilege she was born into. She first rose to prominence as a style mannequin, represented by Wilhelmina Cooper, dressed by Halston, and photographed by Helmut Newton. Later, her designs for Tiffany revolutionized the maison. Together with a contemporary sapphire ring, Everett displayed a exceptional silver “mesh” bra, which she debuted to a lot scandal. The 2 items spoke to the liberty and magnificence Peretti represented.

Champagne flowed as attendees admired the glittering baubles. The festivities additionally marked the formal partnership between Sotheby’s and the Luxurious Group by Marriott Worldwide, which incorporates the famed Midtown South handle.