Collaborating For A Cure 18th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction honored John Varvatos for his dedication and work with this foundation and featured a very special private concert by Singer/Songwriter John Fogerty. The event raised over 2.5 million dollars to support The Waxman Foundation Research efforts to produce a cure for cancer.

The Master of Ceremonies for the Gala was Chris Wragge, cohost of CBS 2 News this morning and was attended by many celebrity guests as well as socialites and business executives including Marion and Dr. Samuel Waxman, John Varvatos, Cristina Cuomo, David Burke, Ruth Finley, Jean Shafiroff, and many more!

The Live Auction led by Hugh Hildesley, Executive Vice President of Sotheby’s raised some serious cash including a bidding war for an adorable goldendoodle puppy that brought in $16,000 dollars.

Photos By Jared Siskin: Patrick McMullan

Last Night a group of fitness, health, and beauty vendors gathered in NYC collectively known as She’s Fit/ She’s Beautiful to introduce editors to the newest offerings for the Holidays and for Spring 2016.

Athletic footwear brands Ahnu, Topo, and Telic showcased styles specifically made for women who engage in different types of sports and physical activities. Canadian athletic apparel company MPG had some really cool looks on par with the athleisure trend . Body Glide introduced a line of protective skincare that solves many beauty/comfort issues for the female athlete.

Editors were treated to a delicious salad bar, martini bar, and a variety of gluten free desserts.

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Last week CAT Footwear held their launch party and preview in NYC to showcase their fall and winter collection as well as to give a sneak peek into what’s in store for Spring 16.

Using ease technology the lightweight boots are functional, comfortable and stylish and they launched a brand new waterproof technology to make trekking in the upcoming snowy wet months way better, well as good as it possibly can be!!

For Spring 16 the sandal collection is much more extensive with wedges and sandals in cool colors and nice details, available in February 2016.

CAT Footwear is available at www.catfootwear.com and in retailers nationwide and ranges from about $120 to $250

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U.S. Ambassador in France Jane Hartley opened up her home tonight to announce the winner of the 2015 Supima Design Competion.

Kate McKenna who won the competition showcased her designs as well as other talented designers, all constructed from top of the line Supima Cotton.

Guests enjoyed Veuve Clicquot and fine wines along with hors d’oeuvres while touring Hotel de Pontalba, the ambassador’s official home.

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Eric Javits has been in the accessories business for over 30 years designing hats, handbags, small accessories and footwear featuring his trademarked “Squishee” material. This lightweight, moldable yet sturdy material mirrors straw, yet has the durability of a much stronger material. It allows the consumer the ability to easily pack a large hat without worrying it would lose its shape in transit.

Eric’s new collection features his classic neutrals with an influx of color and metallics, and whites as seen on the runway last week at The Zang Toi Fashion Show here in New York City.

Eric Javits is sold at luxury retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom as well as as on www.EricJavits.com