(Long Island, NY) Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 in Manhattan kicked off this season with 64 designers showcasing their magnificent spring 2008 collections in the tents at Bryant Park. Many other top designers are premiering their styles down runways at other locations throughout the city. One such designer showing his fabulous collection outside of the tents was Jason Wu.

Twenty three year old Fashion Designer Jason Wu took Fashion Week by storm showcasing his sophisticated Spring 2008 collection which premiered at Exit Art in Manhattan on September 5, 2007. Before branching out on his own Jason studied at Parsons and later interned with Designer Narcisco Rodriguez. His first collection premiered Fashion Week Spring 2007. His line was demure soft, feminine black and white pieces and very ladylike. His Spring 2008 Collection is strongly diversified and a tad more edgy. Pretty fluttery flowing gowns with structured accents. An assortment of trench coats, modern shifts and beautiful full-skirted strapless frocks with a few bright colors that pop the collection. A nice touch was emphasis on detail to hand-painted plaids and a shock of an exposed zipper.

The highlight of the show was his glamorous evening pieces, tulle, chiffon and lovely blush colored dresses. I simply adored his classic “feathered” chiffon ensemble. Model Ham Jin was the star of the show wearing a tan chiffon blouse and a high-waisted black fluttery evening skirt with dainty black button detailing. During our interview Jason revealed that fashion defines who we are as individuals. “Fashion defines our era, it defines who we are. Women want to dress up more, be prettier, more mature,” Jason exclaims. Jason combines modern evening dressing with the spirit and detailing of vintage clothing in a way that is both innovative and fresh yet romantically reflective. Influenced by the photography of Irving Penn and Horst and the collection of Charles James and Christian Dior during the mid century, Jason celebrates the female form by emphasizing the hourglass silhouette and utilizing the most luxurious fabrics. Wu demonstrates his effectiveness as a top designer, his versatility in designing red carpet glam dresses as well as high fashion couture. For more information about Jason Wu’s Spring 2008 collection please visit http://www.jasonwustudio.com.

Another high end couture glam show was Kati Stern’s Venexiana Spring 2008 Collection. During the summer months fashionista Kati Stern and her husband Sam spent holiday in their ancient palazzo in Venice, Italy. But that didn’t stop Kati from creating the most beautiful glamorous collection ever. Just when I thought she out did her self again and their is no possible way she could improve on her last fabulous collection she surprises us all with her genius and attention to couture detailing. As usual her dramatic designs personify glamorous romantic elegance of old-world Hollywood. This season’s sensuous fabrics are silk, beaded luminous chiffon and this amazing feather light linen that looks like a million bucks. Her evening collection soft and flowing encrusted with beading draped around the neck. One glamorous red carpet gown I absolutely adored was a black beaded creation that Joan Crawford would have worn on Academy Award Night to receive the Oscar for Best Actress. The Spring Collection again boast the style of Platinum Blond Silver Screen Goddess Jean Harlow 1930’s and luminous movie star Gene Tierney 1940’s ambiance of Monte Carlo. Prints were soft, colorful wispy and move like liquid. Color influences of navy and cream, paprika print and copper. Kati loves copper! “What is the inspiration for the new collection?” “Monte Carlo, the casinos and the cocktails and all that fabulous wonderful glamour.”

For Spring Kati Stern also showcased an elegant and refined mixture of navy/cream colored dresses and separates in contemporary sailor fashion. Her sportswear collection is more tailored this season. Short waisted detailed jackets combined with cuffed wide leg pants, and draped sleeveless tops in collaboration with culottes. Kati loves a variety of different designs – a navy sailor collar dress with cream eyelet, an open back dress with a cream satin collar, a cream/navy trim drawstring dress, halter dresses in floral and polka dot. For more information please visit Kati Stern http://www.venexiana.us.

Another very innovative and exciting show was Monica Byrne’s Spring and Summer Collection 2008. Monica Byrne is a self-made designer that established her style in the ferocious competitive world of Fashion, only through intense dedication to detail, fervor, and a critical eye for design. Monica has an extensive background in textile design upon graduation from the University of Kansas. Monica started to perfect her craft in the beginning by working under designer Lucy Barnes for two years as assistant designer before doing freelance work. Byrne had the chance to learn from the experts and started working under this special team of highly reputable brands such as Ralph Lauren, Gap, Anthropologie, and Donna Karan. Byrne applied her academic training and became an expert in her specialty: Handwork detailing, hand embroidery, beading, and dyeing.

The Monica Byrne collection boasts an eclectic mix of handmade imported fabrics, hand-beaded lace, and ethereal embroidery, silks, satin and chiffons and can be found in Saks Fifth Avenue in New York and Beverly Hills, as well as luxury boutiques nationwide. Monica reveals to the media about the Spring 2008 collection, “I drew my inspiration for this collection from the BBC’s Planet Earth nature documentary and I transposed the various elements of nature onto the female form. The silhouettes in this collection were inspired by the icy world of glaciers where water constantly changes from a solid to a liquid state and back again. The result is pieces that appear to have faces sculpted out of silk moire into strong yet delicate forms and other pieces that seem to flow gently like rivers of silk chiffon. The winds of a desert storm gently caress the fabric into textured ripples of sand. The translucent delicacy of raindrops is an underwater sea storm in the beadwork and ornamentation. Exotic birds and flowers in the jungles of the Amazon with their impossibly vibrant colors is unexpected combinations are the foundation of the unique color palette that I created for the collection. these garments beckon their wearers to explore and revere the treasure that is our planet earth.”

The collection was showcased on tall statuesque dance like wispy models all wearing a simple chic chignon hairstyle, “Very Ballerina.” The models all stood on fabulous Birch trees that were provided by American Foliage. No live trees were cut or harmed for the production of the fashion show and all cosmetics used on the models were 100% cruelty-free. Some of the fabulous celebrities that attended were Americas Top Model Nigel Barker, Project Runway Malan Breton, Costume Designer Rosemary Ponzo and Brooks Editor and Chief of Talent In Motion Magazine. Please visit http://www.monicabyrne.com for more information.

(Long Island, NY) Fashionistas dictate strictly that Labor day weekend traditionally marks the end of wearing white. That’s right darlings, no more white slacks, shoes, dresses and bikinis. So one such famous fashionista gives his glamorous White Party in celebration of the color white each year on Labor day weekend to end the Summer season. Last night was rap mogul P. Diddy’s annual famous White Party held in East Hampton.

A-list celebrities from all over the globe flew in on their private jets to attend the biggest, grandest most exclusive event in the Hamptons. Security was strict and in full force turning away guests that were not ensembled in designer white from head to toe.

My source revealed that an enthusiastic partygoer was asked by security enforcement to strip off his cream-colored pants outside the party and was handed a pair of pure snow white trousers provided by P. Diddy himself so that he could enter the soiree at Diddy’s East Hampton waterfront mansion. Billy Joel’s wife was also asked to change after arriving in a cream color dress.

The over the top event featured Polynesian dancers, painted geishas strolling the grounds, a jazz band and a circus performer twirling six spinning rings.

A-listers that were happy to oblige the strict white dress code were Mariah Carey, Star Jones and hubby Al Reynolds, Donna Karan, Lil’Kim, Lorraine Bracco, Gina Glickman, Brooke Shields, Russell Simmons who always wears white and Tommy Lee who never wears white. Rapper 50 Cent was not at the show stopping party and my source revealed the two don’t see eye to eye. The rapper revealed, “In business, I respect what he does. But if we liked each other, we’d call each other to talk for no reason. And me and Puffy, we don’t have conversations.”

Unfortunately the hip hop mogul was denied his plans for a $100,000 firework display. East Hampton Town officials rejected the rapper’s proposal for a lavish display of spectacular fireworks in fear that it would attract boaters to a dangerous, rocky area. P. Diddy felt it would finish his grand event off with a nice big bang! William McGintee,Town Supervisor felt his extravagant fireworks might interfere with another fireworks display nearby.

P. Diddy’s birth name is Sean John Comb and was given the nickname Puffy as a child because he would huff and puff when he did not get his way. His signature trademarks are his fabulous 10 karat diamond studs, his sunglasses and his affection for wearing classic white. One of his many famous quotes have been “I feel safe in white because deep down inside, I’m an angel.” I met Sean at Fashion Week when he launched his own clothing line named ‘Sean John’. Combs is one of the wealthiest people in the American entertainment industry.

In 2002, he was featured on Fortune magazine’s “40 Richest People Under 40” list and was placed on top of list of the list as the ten richest people in hip-hop. He has donated undisclosed amounts to the Patricia Kirby Foundation, an organization that battles teenage bulimia and other eating disorders. Sean has caused much controversy in his illustrious career including a highly publicized episode In December 1999. Combs and his significant other at the time Jennifer Lopez, were at a hot Night Club in New York when shooting and gunfire occurred. After a thorough police investigation, Combs and fellow rapper Shyne were arrested for weapons violations and other charges. Combs was indicted after his driver claimed that Combs had tried to bribe him into taking the weapon after the shooting. With bribery charges added to the bill, Combs was being attacked in the tabloids on a daily basis. Before the trial was over, Combs found himself in court on numerous civil charges.

The highly-publicized trial began with a gag order in place,. His famous lawyer was Johnnie L. Cochran Jr.. After the trial was over, Combs luckily was found innocent and was acquitted on all accounts but his artist Shyne was convicted on the same charges and sentenced to ten years in jail. Ms. Lopez was not charged and shortly after the couple split. Not only famous for being a hip hop mogul and fashion designer, Sean recently has acted in various projects.

He took on the role as a drug dealer in the movie “Made,” and he portrayed the role of Walter Lee Younger in the critically acclaimed revival of the 2004 Broadway play “A Raisin in the Sun.” Combs revealed he adored appearing in the Broadway production and being given the opportunity to perform on stage. He attracted huge crowds for his performance in the New York production, received mixed reviews, and admits to desperately wanting to pursue an acting career. He also appeared with Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton in the film “Monster’s Ball.”

He also starred in “Carlito’s Way: Rise to Power.” Mr. Combs recently mentioned that he would be interested in playing the black-version of James Bond.

Diddy finally accomplished recording his latest LP, entitled Press Play, featuring collaborations with, among others, Christina Aguilera, Nas, Big Boi, Twista, Just Blaze, Pharrell, Brandy, Mary J. Blige and Keyshia Cole and was released on October 17, 2006. Oddly the hip hop mogul has a fear of clowns known as coulrophobia a condition so severe that he reportedly insisted on a “No Clowns” clause in his contract prior to appearing on the TV show “Fear Factor” in 2001.

(Long Island, NY) An evening of Art and Wine was the perfect setting for the “Tragedy & Transformation” Exhibit. Just as the exhibit is entitled, artists have drawn on inspiration of their own personal tragedy and transformed it into spectacular pieces of art. For many artists and poets, their art creations is the source and soul of their deep inner emotions, anxieties and conflicts. Creating art can become the catalyst for the healing process. This dual media exhibit educates, entertains, and gives us hope to triumph over our own issues in life and personal conflicts.

Lana Santorelli Gallery has teamed with The North Sea Poetry Scene and Survivors Art Foundation for this exhibit. Each of the thirty poets has been assigned one artwork in the show and has written a poem inspired by the piece itself to be displayed alongside it. Poetry reading will be September 1st.

The artists in “Tragedy & Transformation” have a piece of their own history to unfold. They are survivors of tragedy, both personal and universal. These talented driven artists exhibit examples of perseverance of the human soul.

The poets in “Tragedy & Transformation” draw inspiration from their own personal experience as well as inspiration from the artwork without knowing any background on the artist, their personal struggles, or their intention in the art creatiom. The collaboration of art and poetry create a transformation to healing for the artist, the poet, and the viewer.

Artists included in “Tragedy & Transformation” are: Robyn Bellospirito, Jackie Black, Candyce Brokaw*, Sara Conklin, Kristine Cottom, Marietta Dantonio-Fryer*, Cliff Enright, Joseph Eschenberg, Joan Fabian, Herb Fischer, Azita Ganji, Lisa Harrington, Angela Hays, Karyn Janowski*, Brian Kirhagis, Michael Knigin, Rick Krieger, Jamal Kuhkalashvili, R.R. Lyon, Juliette Pelletier, Dan Rhema*, Don Saco, Lana Santorelli, Cal Thompson & Lois Walker.

Participating poets include: David B. Axelrod, Stanley H. Barkan, Vincent James Carbone, Paula Camacho, Edgar Carlson, Lynn Cohen, Peter V. Dugan, Graham Everett, Charles Adës Fishman, Dan Giancola, Leonard Greco, Billy Hands, Martha Hollander, Sandy McIntosh, Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan*, Eliza Jo Morgan, Annabelle Moseley, Gloria g. Murray, Linda Opyr, Elaine Preston, Allen Planz, Barbara Reiher-Meyers, Hal Sirowitz, Ed Stever, J R Turek, Pramila Venkateswaran, George Wallace, Muriel Harris Weinstein, Ginger Williams, & Maxwell Corydon Wheat, Jr.

I had a chance to chat with self-taught visionary artist Candyce Brokaw. Glancing at the drawings and paintings of Candyce Brokaw, one is mesmerized by an abundance of graphic complexity. On closer examination and attention to detail her images reveal a unique wonderland display of populated figures flowing and merging entwining in one another. When Candyce Brokaw is at work, time stands still. In her unbridled passion to create, she allows her insides to envelope the page, as an endless flow of visual incantation. Be it on paper or wooden plank, Brokaw’s oeuvre is in any case beguiling, as chimeric elements dance across the surface of her chosen substrate. Resembling strange, primitive motifs, her creatures seem to reflect the wellspring of fragments from the artist’s own personality. I also had the opportunity to speak to Marietta Dantonio-Fryer Professor of art at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania regarding “Totem Rhythms” a recent collaborative project with Survivors Art Foundation (SAF) and Cheyney University, striving to foster self-esteem and cultural awareness in Native Americans. Native American participants explore and share personal stories, genealogy, group identity, heritage and history, while creating painted totem/story poles. Totem Rhythms began as a dream of SAF Outreach Coordinator Marietta Dantonio Fryer. This project blossomed into reality this fall when she began work with Thunder Mountain Lenapé people near Saltsburg, PA. Ms. Dantonio-Fryer offered Cheyney art students the opportunity to participate with Totem Rhythms Professional Core Team Members and Thunder Mountain Lenapé resulting in new understanding between diverse cultures.

Both women revealed their mission is to enable the survivor/artists to display and market their works to give them recognition, hope and direction by implementing this innovative approach to healing.

“Tragedy & Transformation” runs through September 17th. For more information about the exhibit please visit www.lanasantorelligallery.com. and for more information about healing through art please visit http://www.survivorsartfoundation.org.

Another fabulous event in Southampton was “An Evening Under The Stars Benefit Concert. ” Queen of all divas Diana Ross took to the stage delivering a show stopping performance. Ms. Ross proved once again that she is the legendary artist and superstar showcasing her talent in an unforgettable gastronomic experience within a dramatic oceanfront setting. Graciously hosted and underwritten for the second year by Jill Viner and Cliff Viner and conceived, designed and produced by Miami-based event virtuoso Barton G.

“I have been so impressed with the Diabetes Research Institute, but we still need to help the scientists find a cure. For me, its personal; I have a brother who has diabetes, I started thinking about what I could do and then I spoke with Barton. We came up with the idea for this event last year, and I’m happy to be hosting it again this summer. I am thrilled about the tremendous response we’ve received for this event and the outpouring of support for the Diabetes Research Institute. We’ll be able to go bigger and better in the new space, enabling us to raise considerably more funds for the cure-focused work of the DRI,” revealed Jill Viner, a member of the DRI Foundation’s National Board of Directors.

The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) is a recognized world leader in cure-focused research. Since its inception in the early 1970s, the DRI has made significant contributions to the field of diabetes research, pioneering many of the techniques used in islet cell transplantation. From innovations in islet isolation and transplant procedures to advances in cell biology and immunology, the Diabetes Research Institute is now harnessing the power of emerging technologies to develop new cell-based therapies to restore insulin production.

The Diabetes Research Institute’s mission is committed to moving research from the lab to the patient in the fastest, safest way possible. DRI provides the best possible hope for a cure for those individuals and their families now living with diabetes.

Proceeds from the event will support the Kids PumpED project at the DRI, a program designed to help children with type 1 diabetes better manage their disease with the newest technological tools, education and management techniques.

For more information darlings please visit http://www.diabetesresearch.org/.

(Long Island, NY) Living in the most exciting city in the world New Yorkers establish a blend of combining town and country in their complex lives. During the week Manhattanites travel daily to their employment, go shopping in high end expensive boutiques on 5th and Madison Avenue, take in a movie at the Ziegfield Theatre, enjoy fine dining at a trendy eatery, attend a Broadway show and maybe if they are lucky view an obscure Off Broadway play. The latter is the case for me.

This past week I was lucky to be invited by Actress Terry Champion to see her latest endeavor “Following the Yellow Brick Road Down to the Rabbit Hole.” Superbly written and performed by Terri, this one woman show is a witty poignant exploration of the Catholic Church, Sexuality and growing up as a late bloomer. The play humorously explores Ms. Campion’s adolescence as Cissy a young Catholic girl who searches for her own identity by challenging the restraints of the Catholic Church. During her journey we meet Cissy’s friends, mothers, priests, nuns, siblings and other prominent individuals influencing and developing Ms. Campion’s character. Terri entertains us with her invigorating performance by effortlessly transforming one character to another as she takes the audience through a whimsical roller coaster of emotions resulting is us feeling elated and inspired.

In our interview Terri explained her path in creating “Following the Yellow Brick Road Down the Rabbit Hole.” The play evolved from a series of memoirs laced in a veil of fiction. Terri dramatized two selections at Polaris North in early 2003 with the help of actor/director Joe Sicari. Later that year she premiered three selections at the Culture Project’s Women Center Stage Festival under the direction of playwright/director Bill Cosgriff. She continued to develop the work in workshop with American Renaissance Theatre and in public performances in several venues including Café Fez, The Cornelia Street Café Manhattan Theatre Source, HERE, and Emerging Artists. Although she is onstage alone, there are many people who helped evolve this work including playwright Liz Karlin; playwright/actor Marc Castle and director James Alexander Bond. There is also a PG version of “Following…” for adolescents.

For more information about Actress Terri Campion please visit www.terricampion.com.

On the weekends Manhattanites become Hamptonites enjoying what the East End has to offer. This weekend I attended the exhibit Earthscapture, The Art of Setsuo Ito. This wonderful exhibit presented for the very first time at the artist’s ultra modern home and studio in Bridgehampton, New York. The artist’s home is situated dramatically on highest point in the Hamptons with breathtaking panoramic views. The exhibit included a book-signing, remarks by Russell Means and a closing reception. Mr. Means is known as the most famous American Indian in the world and has been a respected Native American movement leader, activist, author, actor and close friend of the artist. Russell Means was born in 1939 on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near the Black Hills. Mr. Means has remained active with the American Indian Movement for more than thirty years. Russell has traveled extensively throughout the world working for over twelve years with the United Nations.

In 1991, Russell began his career in Hollywood. He has starred in numerous feature films, wrote his autobiography, recorded two albums, and started his own production company. Russell continues the fight for self-determination through the media to reach millions. He he is best known for his portrayal of the Indian Chingachgook in “Last of the Mohicians” co-starring with Daniel Day Lewis who plays the character Hawkeye.

For more information please visit www.russellmeans.com.

“Earthscapture” is a fascinating work of mixed-media sculpture expressed through nature in Southwest landscape in 38 individual pieces in 11 series of works. Roger Yee, a successful journalist working in the areas of design and architecture created the essays for the book.

All proceeds from the sale of books and posters are contributed to the non-profit Total Immersion School, a traditional Indian school, founded by Means.

During a press conference at the exhibit the artist Setsuo Ito expressed “I would like to thank you for coming to the Earthscapture Exhibit. It is my belief that artistic expression brings comfort and balance to the mind. In my personal experience working on the Earthscapture. I have received great joy from the process, along with an ever growing love for nature’s beauty. The work of Earthscapture is to comment on the world rather than reproduce it. The intent was to let each piece assume a life of its own, so that it makes a unique impression on the viewer who then retains an image that can be summoned up and transformed at will. My hope is that this self-discovery process will encourage the viewer to experience the beauty of the natural world in which we live.

Unlike most exhibits, the work of Earthscapture is not for sale. Instead the goal of this exhibit is to take Earthscapture on a national and international tour – to share Earthscapture with the art community and to encourage in the general public a greater awareness and appreciation of our natural environment.” “Earthscapture” recaptures three decades of the Japanese-born artist’s observations of the natural landscape of the American Southwest. His “art is the act of the result which leads to the cause,” he explains.

I also had the pleasure of interviewing famous photographer, Lou Manna who exquisitely conveys the intricacy of Ito’s artistic pieces through his glorious photography. Lou Manna has been a professional artist for the past 35 years and has worked for the New York Times for fifteen years. Lou met Ito and was commissioned to work on Earthscapture. He is now entering a new stage in his creative life. Lou has accepted several new projects that appeal to his interest and has found several areas in which he can produce high-end professional quality art. Storyboards, Posters, Concepts, Comic Books, Spot Illustrations, Toy Designs, Characters and other work all are in the range of Lou’s ability. He hopes his next 35 years will bring him new and exciting projects to keep him busy for years to come.

For for more information about Earthscapture The Art of Setsuo Ito please visit www.hudsonhills.com and for information about Photographer Lou Manna please visit www.loumanna.com.

(Long Island, NY) The Hamptons would not be the Hamptons without the Annual Exhibition of Max Moran’s works of art. This years summer exhibition was revealed on August 11th at Martha Clara Vineyards. Max Moran’s famous Annual Exhibition continues to expand each year showcasing Manhattan rainscapes and country landscapes combining textures, his own technique and elements of nature.

Max was born in Ohio to an Irish American family. The artist studied two years at art school and was taught a very fundamental philosophy which he reveals as “a very grounded, academic way of painting in the American tradition.” Max grew up loving art as a child and was influenced by television, magazines and his father’s hobby as a folk art painter/sculptor. He was later awarded a scholarship in 1977 to the Columbus College of Art and Design. Max has been quoted as saying, “College opened my eyes with the art community, giving me the language as how to operate in the art community.” To learn his craft he traveled to Dublin, Ireland spending valuable time with others artists and poets Heaney and Seamus. He started sketching the Irish countryside and Dublin.

Fifteen years ago Max decided to move to Mattituck which motivated him to bring out a new period of inspirational art work. In his early beginnings living in Ohio, Max learned the technique of powerful raw brush strokes. In Manhattan he captured the fast paced lifestyle and the energy of the most famous city in the world painting rainy gray city streets, storefronts and colorful flowering bodegas. The artist also lived in Cape Cod allowing him to capture the sea on canvas. Later he decided to establish himself here in Long Island living on the Northfork.

“Manhattan Rain Series” showcased in 2002. The Bentley Publishing Group impressed with Max’s talent introduced a reproduction poster of “Waiting for a Cab-Park Avenue,” to the international art publishing market at Art Expo New York which was ranked #71 in Bentley’s Top 100 list. Upon its release the poster won out 30,000 other significant posters in the line in just six months.

Max Moran’s creations are timeless and provocative capturing the essence of the moment. His rainscapes transforms us to timelessness we associate during those dark gray, rainy days. Max is genius using the illumination of light to create intense depth and atmosphere.

Ultimately Max’s love for art has taken him around the world from Martha’s Vineyard to Dublin Ireland to the North Shore of Long Island. “New York is the cultural center of the world,” Max revealed.

I had a chance to chat with Max at his Art Exhibition. Here are some of the extraordinary things he had to say.

Cognac: At what age did you determine that you wanted to create art?

Max: Kindergarten. Soon as I got my hands on the crayons and the pencils my mind took off and I saw possibilities from drawing and painting.

Cognac: Give us your interpretation of what an artist is?

Max: Somebody who creates art. That definition is going to be broad depending on who you talk to but one who dedicates their life in the pursuit of creating whether it be two dimensional or listen two these two gentleman behind us play this great jazz, these people are artists. Somebody who can make an instrument a piece of paper a piece of canvas, a piece of steel that tickles your emotion that moves you if that magic happens you are an artist.

Cognac: Tell us about the collection we are seeing here today. How many are in the collection.

Max: Original oils 24 about 25 maybe a pretty good show.

Cognac: 25 paintings throughout the whole gallery. You live out here on the Northfork.

Max: I am from Ohio originally and I like my horizon lines. I love fresh produce and being by the ocean and all those things. The Northfork to me is like the Central Park of Manhattan. It moves me.

Cognac: What famous artist have influenced you?

Max: Love John Singer Sargent because he so effortlessly slung the brush around and the paint always found its. spot, wonderful, wonderful paintings. George Bellows, his Schumacher Collection was a resource for me to study his work.

At the end of our interview I inquired “Why should an artist have a website?” Max articulated “Galleries are no longer own the walls.” He went on to say that artists should promote their work as much as possible and the Internet is a wonderful resource to do that. On a final note I asked “What advice would you give artist today?” “Don’t give up of course, keep that passion, Keep stoking that. Go to museums, go listen to some music, go read a great book that someone recommended, perseverance” he strongly emphasized.

A famous quote of Max has been,”I love this country, and I feel passionate about the things I paint. Words can be manipulated but a painting cannot. It has a lot more truth because the language is universal.”

(Long Island, NY) Ms. Sheedy has starred in such 80s classics as “Maid to Order” and “The Breakfast Club” will now co-star in the new high school comedy “Harold” as reported in to The Hollywood Reporter.

In our interview at the Art for Life Event in East Hampton Ally mentioned that her favorite starring flick was “The Breakfast Club.” In her new project a film directed by T. Sean Shannon Ally will portray Maureen, a devoted mother who helps her prematurely aging son deal with early onset of male-pattern baldness who later befriends his high school’s janitor.

Ally has not done anything significant since”High Art” and “Only the Lonely” in the 90’s. Ms. Sheedy was born Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy on June 13, 1962 in New York City. The Gemini actress is the oldest of three children born to an advertising executive father and her famous mom Charlotte Sheedy who is a prominent literary agent in New York.

TV Personality and Entertainment Journalist Cognac Wellerlane interviews 80’s movie star Ally Sheedy at the Art For Life Event at Russell Simmoms home in East Hampton

Ally began her career in show business while attending New York’s Bank Street School. At the age of 12 she wrote about a whimsical fantasy encounter between Queen Elizabeth I and a curious mouse. The project written was “She Was Nice to Mice” and was published by McGraw-Hill. The publication became an instant best seller which later elevated her to an acting career. Ally’s fondest memories of growing up were performing in plays dancing and singing. Beginning at the age of six until fourteen, she performed with the American Ballet Theatre.

In the summer her family would vacation at Fire Island. She would put shows on on back lawns and porches with a group of kids. The Village Voice was so impressed with her writing they offered her a job reviewing films also the New York Times asked if she would review children’s books. Offers were coming in from everywhere. She decided to accept an offer from Ms. Magazine, requesting an article about the relationship between her and her mother. Finally It was an appearance on “”The Mike Douglas Show” promoting her new book, that made an agent decide to sign her on as a new client. Ally started going on auditions for commercials and performed on off-Broadway. On her 18th birthday she packed up her bags and went to Hollywood where she decided to study in the drama department at USC. She soon landed roles in the television drama The Best Little Girl in the World (1981) (TV), The Day the Loving Stopped (1981) (TV), Splendor in the Grass (1981) (TV) and Homeroom (1981) (TV), and played a recurring character on “Hill Street Blues” (1981). The strength of her performances led directly to her film debut as Sean Penn’s naive but knowing girlfriend, “J.C.”, in Bad Boys (1983). That same year (1983), she starred as Matthew Broderick’s zany partner in WarGames (1983). After starring as Rob Lowe’s would-be romantic interest in Oxford Blues (1984), the withdrawn adolescent of The Breakfast Club (1985) and Gene Hackman’s adoring daughter in Twice in a Lifetime.

In 1985 Ally performed her first adult role in St Elmo’s fire a story dealing with the trials and tribulations of friendships in college and struggling with adulthood but she is best known for her favorite film and character as Allison Reynolds in the Breakfast Club. The story about five high school students with complex personalities, Andrew, John, Allison, Brian, and Claire, meet in detention one day. The principal requests that they each write an essay. At first, they argue and hate each other, but after being thrown together for an afternoon in detention they pour their hearts out to each other telling of their ambitions, fears, secrets, deepest emotions and problems.

Some of her famous quotes have been “It’s so unfair. The term ‘brat pack’ is so condescending,” and “I started writing because I used to tell stories to the children who lived nearby and when I was six I started writing them down. I write poetry and plays, too, and writing is important to me. It is important for me to express my feelings and thoughts. If I’m feeling angry or wonderful or upset or happy I just write it out and reread the feelings over and over again. When I’m depressed I read something I wrote when I was happy and I can feel a great lift in my spirits. I love writing!”

She married her present husband David Lansbury in 1992 and has one child.

(Long Island, NY) The Hamptons were hot, hot, hot with Celebrities, Movie Stars, Hip-Hop Stars and Fashionistas attending an assortment of red carpet events. One such event held annually is the much anticipated Super Saturday. This high profile event is underwritten personally by Fashion Designer Donna Karan and sponsored by In Style. Target was also a generous supporter for this year’s event and all proceeds from Super Saturday benefit OCRF’s important scientific research programs.

Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa and In Style Magazine Editor in Chief Charla Lawhon, hosted Super Saturday 10.

Super Saturday is famous for being an adventurous daytime fundraiser for the entire family, complete with a one-of-a-kind designer garage sale, kids’ carnival and activities, raffle and entertainment to benefit The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). The fashionista garage sale included items from over 200 of the most elegant designers including: Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Vera Wang, Theory, Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Tory Burch, Diane Von Furstenberg, Botkier, Lambertson Truex, Hudson Jeans, Rebecca Beeson and Kenneth Cole, along with the In Style Accessories Salon and In Style Home Salon.

Known as the Rolls Royce of Garage Sales by the New York Times this year’s event also featured QVC. If you were unable to make it to the Hamptons this past Saturday you could have bought brand names in fashion, accessories and beauty at affordable prices on QVC. The network televised the event for home shoppers on July 28th from 1-3 pm to shop with all net proceeds benefiting OCRF!

Saturday evening I attended the Art for Life Benefit at the spectacular estate of Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons in East Hampton. Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons has been instrumental in bringing Hip-Hop to every facet of business and media since its inception in the late 1970’s.

Born in 1957 Mr. Simmons is a native New Yorker and attended City College of New York. He is motivated by a potpourri of interests ranging from the entertainment industry, business world, politics and philanthropic causes. I had the pleasure of interviewing Russell and brother Danny Simmons who founded the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation in 1995. The foundation’s mission is dedicated to providing disadvantaged urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, as well as providing exhibition opportunities to under-represented artists and artists of color.

A 501(C)3 organization, Rush Philanthropic fulfills its mission through three core programs: grants,exhibitions and mentoring. The Rush Community Grants Program annually provides direct funding to over 70 nonprofit organizations that offer education programming in all disciplines of the arts to New York City and Palm Beach County youth. Rush also runs two arts exhibition and education facilities: Rush Arts Gallery and Resource Center in Manhattan’s Chelsea arts district and the Corridor Gallery in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood. The Rush Gallery in the School and Rush Kids Visual Arts Mentorship Programs (a.k.a. Rush Kids) use arts education to create a spark that lights the imagination and creativity of the urban youth we serve. The Rush Impact Mentorship Initiative allows the foundation’s leadership to reach out to young people by taking them behind the scenes at Rush Communications’ headquarters for in-depth Q&A sessions with Russell Simmons and executives in music, fashion, and creative-related professions.

During our interview on the red carpet Danny Simmons revealed the organization is currently in a fundraising campaign for an 11,000 square-foot arts education and resource center it will open next year in East New York, Brooklyn. The building was a gift from Ron Hershco of United Homes. This year’s theme for the event was “Not So Mellow Yellow” introducing a fabulous Yellow Wardrobe for the luxury silent auction. Clothing designers Rachel Roy, Catherine Malandrino and b michael, jewelry designers to the stars Lorraine Schwartz, Jeri Cohen and Ana Reign, shoe designer Guiseppe Zanotti, among other top fashion designers, have signed on, each donating a special yellow item for the auction. I had the chance to interview both Fashion Designers b. michael and Edwing D’Angelo who has designed for legendary R&B Singer Patti LaBelle. Another famous Hollywood star that attended the event was 80’s movie star Ally Sheedy. I inquired “Ally how did you find out about this event and what was your favorite 80’s flick that you starred in?” “I was invited by Russell and I went to College with Forest Whitaker who is receiving an award tonight so I wanted to be part of that and my favorite flick is the Breakfast Club.” The highlight of the evening was when I interviewed honoree and Academy Award winning actor Forest Whitaker and his lovely wife Keisha.

Some of the other celebrities that attended were Olympic Gold Medalist Angelo Taylor, kevin Liles, Deborah Cox and Rocco Dispirito.

For more information please visit www.rushphilanthropic.org

Sunday I attended Hollywood in the Hamptons Brunch and Dialogue event at the home of Morris and Jaci Reid. The event was hosted by actress Kerry Washington and moderated by political pundit Lawrence O’Donnell Jr. Panelists included the Nations’s columnist and author Eric Alterman, Republican strategists Ed Rollins and Bloomberg News Columnists and author Margaret Carlson. Morris and Jaci Reid revealed that the Creative Coaliton and the brightest minds in politics have come here today to have a rare and lively discussion on the impact of pop culture on the 2008 presidential race. Jaci announced “We just want everyone to come and enjoy sushi and champagne today.” During our interview the famous political couple announced that they are also hosting an event with Bill and Hillary Clinton at their home in East Hampton on Friday evening August 3rd. Morris Reid also revealed that they will continue to have more significant Creative Coalition events.

The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan social and political advocacy organization of the entertainment industry. Founded in 1989 by prominent figures in the creative community, including actors Alec Baldwin, Ron Silver, Christopher Reeve, Susan Sarandon, Blair Brown and Stephen Collins, TCC educates and mobilizes leaders in the arts community on issues of public importance, specifically in the areas of First Amendment rights, arts advocacy and public education.

To learn more about the Creative Coalition please visit www.thecreativecoalition.org.

(Long Island, NY) Two of the many fabulous events that happened in the Hamptons over the weekend were the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge held at Two Trees Farm, 849 Hayground Road, Bridgehampton and Cocktail by the Bay Miracle House Benefit in Sag Harbor. Known exclusively as a sport for the rich and famous, Polo requires more than the affectionate whims of zillonnaires. The affluent sport of Polo requires intellectual strategy, incredible talent and real courage. The sport’s greatest athletes all competed for one of polo’s most treasured prizes. Each year the event promises a high-profile audience of influential celebrities, media and V.I.P.’s.

Partners include: JetOne Jets, alice + olivia, The St. Regis, Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches, the Trump Organization and Hamptons magazine. Season partners include: Ocean Independence Charter Yachts, 88 Greenwich, T-Mobile, Ralph Lauren, BluFish Concierge, Evian Spring Water, Amstel Light/Heineken and Zino Platinum Cigars.

This season’s event commenced on Saturday, July 21st and will continue for six consecutive Saturdays, ending August 25th. All proceeds from the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge are contributed to the South Fork Breast Health Coalition. The V.I.P. tent held a star studded cocktail reception this past Saturday afternoon during the highly anticipated tournament. Each week matches will take place from 4 p.m – 6 p.m.

President and co-founder Anthony Ottimo describes the sponsorship opportunity as, “JetOne Jets has aligned itself with this coveted event because we believe our company is in sync with the image and prestige it carries in the Hamptons, and recognize that private flying is really part of a certain type of lifestyle.” JetOne Jets mantra, “Ultimate Aviation,” pertains to everything they offer to their patrons – excellence in client relations, service, distinction, comfort, and luxury.

“We are thrilled that this year’s Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge will be held at the Jet One Jets field,” announces Neil Hirsch, President of the Bridgehampton Polo Club, “Their participation only heightens the exclusivity and luxury of the challenge experience.”

This years first day event was hosted by Actress Debra Messing and Reggie Jackson. Ms. Messing dressed in a white Hamptonite ensemble attended opening day with her three year old son Roman Walker as celebrities mingled in the crowd of onlookers. Ms. Messing almost did not make the much publicized event. The actress was stuck in heavy traffic on her way to Bridgehampton. Fortunately she got there in the nick of time. Debra revealed that she is currently working on a new film, the remake of the classic film “The Women.”

Other celebrities that attended first day Challenge were Samantha Cole, Katie Lee Joel, Denie Vasi, Aretha Franklin and Michelle Rodeiguez.

Another fabulous event was Cocktails by the Bay Miracle House Benefit. The event was supposed to be hosted by Academy Award nominee Actress Joan Allen to raise funds for Miracle House.. Unfortunately the actress was called away literally at the last minute to attend a press junket in Los Angeles to promote her upcoming movie “Born Ultimatum.”

The event was a wonderful sunset celebration to raise funds for Miracle House featured Stoli Elit open bar, auction, and live music with special guest performer Recording Artist Josh Kelly.

All proceeds support Miracle House’s mission of providing housing, meals, and advocacy to caregivers and patients coming to New York City for critical medical treatment.

I had the special opportunity of attending the event at the home of President Gerry Logue on the Board of Directors in Sag Harbor. Gerry spoke about how important Miracle House is to him, where proceeds go and how he became involved in Miracle House.

He revealed “It’s all about home and family. We started 17 years ago providing home, providing shelter, providing food for people coming to New York City with critical illnesses. We have been doing this for forty-eight states around the country and around the world. We service 1,000 clients a year but we have had to turn away 400 people because the demands are so high but by having events like this we can raise more money on the generosity of people here today and through their contributions so we may be able to buy more apartments.”

Gerry also revealed that he became involved by receiving a newsletter in the mail by Miracle House and decided to go to one of their breakfast meetings. After that he was hooked in becoming involved with their mission in helping critically ill patients and their caregivers. E.J. Camp celebrity photographer became involved in Miracle House after attending numerous events. She revealed, “Gerry Logue and I have been friends for twenty years and I always came to all the functions so I decided to become more involved because it is such a sensational cause.”

Ms. Camp has photographed numerous celebrities and movie stars. Some of the famous images she has photographed are Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer and every famous movie star that has acted in a Hollywood film. Another famous individual I had a chance to chat with was Recording Artist Josh Kelly. Josh was made aware of the event by his manager, “After completing a European Tour in Germany and the UK my manager asked me to play at this event before going home and I said of course I would.” Josh also spoke about his engagement to actress Katherine Heigl from “Grey’s Anatomy.” Executive Director Jessie Ramos revealed he has been involved with Miracle House for 11 years and it is the adult equivalent of Ronald McDonald House.

Hosts for the evening included celebrity photographer E.J. Camp, Sean Cassidy, Gioia Dipaolo, Melanie Fleishman, Christiane Lemieux, Gerry Logue, Michael Selleck, Laura Weil and Joshua Young.

Miracle House began with just a handful of New Yorkers who gathered to make a difference in addressing a growing issue. Friends and adored family members were suffering from the devastating effects of AIDS and there were not enough resources to help them. Miracle House was created to provide assistance for the caregivers so they could, in turn, support their loved ones.

Miracle House began its roots in serving out-of-town caregivers of New Yorkers living with AIDS. In the years following they have expanded and their mission is to now support a wide range of patients and caregivers including seeking cancer treatment and consultations, burn therapy, advanced seizure clinical trials, and specialized cardiac care. Miracle House programming confines within Meals Program, Client Facility, Voluntarism, Client Advocacy,

Miracle House is significant in providing patients with hope away from home and dedicated caregivers from across the board and around the globe. They have a unique ability to support individuals seeking help who rely on the conscience efforts and contributions of corporate sponsorship, businesses, foundations individual donations, and hundreds of volunteers.

To learn more about Miracle House please visit www.miraclehouse.org.

(Long Island, NY) There was an abundance of Hampton Happenings this past weekend. On Saturday, July 14th I attended the Orphans International Cocktail Benefit at David and Sarah Ehrlich’s spectacular Peconic Bay-side residence in Southampton. Sarah Ehrlich, Executive Director with the help of Benefit Chairmen Helen Gifford, Vincent Horcasitas, Sara Herbert-Galloway, Jill Zarin and all hosted the organizations first annual Hamptons summer fundraiser, a cocktail reception and silent auction sponsored by Trump Vodka.

Help for Orphans International is a non-profit organization which provides superior education facilities and materials for orphans around the world. The organization currently works with nine schools in Kenya which cater to children left parentless by the AIDS epidemic and is also currently working overtime on creating and building new facilities as well as renovating existing facilities.

During our interview Sara Ehrlich revealed that she became involved in the organization in 2004 and wanted to make an impact in helping orphan children by opening orphan schools that have sleeping facilities. Sara is totally dedicated to Help for Orphans International. The organization improves the lives of as many orphans as possible. In addition to the state-of-the-art phonics, reading, life and study skills courses that are easy to teach and self-paced, Help for Orphans International also trains teachers to create a specific curriculum to provide their students with skills that are relevant to their community.

In many of the orphanages Help for Orphans International’s mission is to reach out to certain basic needs before they can begin the educational process. Help for Orphans provides necessary nutrition, purified water, clothing and other needed supplies in order to establish an effective learning environment.

Editor in Chief of Hamptons.com Nicole B. Brewer, Victoria Secret Model Cynthia Kirschner, Film Producer Matt Fortnow and world renowned artist Colette were some of the celebrities that attended the event to show their support.

To learn more information please visit www.helpfororphans.org.

Hamptons Magazine also had their kickoff party for their latest issue celebrating cover girl Beth Otrosky and her significant other shock jock Howard Stern.

In South Hampton there was an exhibit of Artist Russell Young which was hosted by TV Talk Show Host Kelly Ripa and her hubby Mark Consuelos at the Keszlar Gallery. Titled “Pig Portraits,” Mr. Young’s series of silk-screened paintings catches images of such icons as Frank Sinatra, Sid Vicious and Juliette Lewis après bust. Young hones the special quality and texture of the original images, then enlarges them to an unforgettable size.

Color of course is an important issue and plays a significant role. The artist bathes his subjects in washed-out hues of subdued yellows or faded pinks. “I’ve been discussing the blacks for the past two weeks,” the artist mentions. The best of the bunch, however, comes from out of the blue: Young’s rendering of Al Pacino, unfazed, staring back at the camera from somewhere in 1961. Artist Russell Young provocatively describes his famous Pig Portraits are a reaction to his old career as a celebrity photographer and video director. His anticelebrity portraits – like this mug shot of Frank Sinatra – speak to “the glamour in the dark side of crime, fame, sex, drugs and rock and roll.”

Although Kelly Ripa and her affectionate husband Mark were the host they did not stay. The handsome couple posed for a photo-op and left abruptly as all big celebrities did this weekend including editor and chief of Hamptons.com Nicole B. Brewer and Gina Glickman from News 12 to see Prince in concert at Hampton Social concerts at the Ross School in East Hampton. The buzz around town was Prince’s concert. The much anticipated hyped concert series has received enormous mass media attention not just for its line-up — primarily featuring hugely successful singing artists who are, nonetheless, over 40 and lacking major hits since the millennium began — but for its ticket price: $15,000 a pop. Is Prince really worth that?

Regardless, Hamptonites and movie stars like Angelica Houston, Leo DiCaprio also TV Star Kelly Ripa including Recording Artist Kid Rock and Bon Jovi were there to see Prince perform. Apparently they must have all thought the staggering price of $15,000 for Prince was worth it. In addition to Prince, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will perform on July 28, Billy Joel on August 4, James Taylor on August 11, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on August 25.

The star-studded shows were originally coordinated by Bulldog Entertainment Group, a New York and Beverly Hills based company. The Bulldog company will donate approximately $987,000 to the Ross School “in cash and tickets.” The money is being allotted for the school’s scholarship fund. Show stopping Aretha Franklin performed at the benefit last year. The public relations firm that is handling this high profile event is none other than infamous Lizzie Grubman.

According to Ms. Grubman, Bulldog has planned a similar series of concerts in Aspen, London, and Dubai. Next summer, she said, they hoped to come back to East Hampton. Lizzie also has plans for Magician David Blaine, an escape artist recently known for his “drowned alive” stunt, will be making an appearance.

Recently Mr. Blaine submerged himself for seven days last year in a water-filled sphere at New York City’s Lincoln Center while astonished onlookers gazed into the life-sized gold fish bowl he inhabited. The talent was selected to best fit the taste of the Hamptons crowd, Ms. Grubman specifically explained.

Each concert will be themed after the headlining performer, she added, with Mr. Joel’s concert having a “Billy Joel feel,” and Prince’s show having a “Prince feel.” But controversial Prince has not stopped at the staggering $15,000 a ticket to see his concert as part of his publicity campaign. Pop star Prince has sparked fury among music retailers by giving away his latest album in a Sunday newspaper. The famous pop star is giving away copies of ‘Planet Earth’ his latest project in the Mail on Sunday and also at a series of London concerts starting next month. Paul Quirk, co-chairman of the Entertainment Retailers Association, reveals Prince’s decision to give away the album, which is not scheduled to go on sale until July 24 “beggared belief”.

“The Artist Formerly Known as Prince should know that with behavior like this he will soon be the Artist Formerly Available in Record Stores. It’s an insult to all those record stores who have supported Prince throughout his career,” Quirk exclaims. What does Prince say about all of this? “It’s direct marketing and I don’t have to be in the speculation business of the record industry which is going through a lot of tumultuous times right now.”

(Long Island, NY) My guest and I enjoyed our balance of Ying and Yang at Madame Tong’s restaurant drinking exotic cocktails and dining on the Asian influence cuisine. Situated just around the corner from the train station in Southampton it is the perfect trendy spot to enjoy a night out on the town for fun and delicious dining. Deep sensuous warm red walls and Oriental décor seem to engulf the main dining room and the ornate wooden window dividers to the cute parasols cleverly disguise unmentionable that turn the restaurant into a hot steamy sensuous night club. Across the splendor of the main expansive dining room and lounge area, the patio invites you onto the back lawn and guest can dine alfresco. Sitting two tables down Shock Jock and Sushi Lover Howard Stern was enjoying his Sushi while his dinner companion Ross from Cirrus Satellite talked serious business.

My camera crew, publicist and Stylist Count Vlad of Vladicouture and I enjoyed Pork & Chive Dumplings with Soy Scallion Dipping Sauce and Shrimp Shumai, absolutely delicious. We were there to enjoy a hot Hamptons night and to interview exotic Columbian Fashion Designer LuBerry about her tropical swimwear line and film her fabulous fashion show.

I also had the opportunity to interview the owner Jean Luc who also owns three other restaurants JL on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan, JL East in East Hampton and JXL in Sag Harbor. “How did you meet LuBerry,” I inquired. “LuBerry gravitated to the hottest restaurant/nightclub and where the fashionistas go the people follow Madame tong’s and they follow LuBerry swimwear, when the cream of the crop rises they all meet together in one zoo of the fabulous,” he revealed.

Jean Luc went on to explain “We designed this restaurant for play and serious dining but when 11:30 hits this becomes the Hamptons with movie stars and celebrities like Barbara Walters and Howard Stern. Madame Tong’s protects the celebrities, high profile people, the hedge fund kings they don’t want to be bothered so we discreetly put the best servers at their tables and we make sure when the customer rolls over for an autograph we ask them to leave – it is important to protect the integrity of everyone’s dining experience.” After the interview Jean Luc announced to the audience “LuBerry is the number one swim wear in the country and LuBerry wants to thank everyone for coming.”

During our interview beautiful, tan, exotic Columbian born LuBerry dressed in a white halter dress offsetting her glorious tan described her unique line of sexy swim wear as retro 1960’s, soft sensuous and very glamorous. She uses bold colors and intricate detailing to highlight her collection. LuBerry only uses the best and softest fabrics when she designs her swim wear line ensuring that the bathing garment moves with the customer’s body with ease. She also designs a trendy line of wonderful handbags.

The fashion show was spectacular as the models showcased the swim wear across the runway. Fashion shows always add a different dynamic to the night life in the Hamptons and one beautiful platinum blonde model, Vanessa, created a sexy frenzy as she danced provocatively shaking her hips and gorgeous tan booty stirring up an excited hot and bothered young handsome stud as he jumped on the runway, ripped off his shirt and started dancing with her. Security of course wisked him away immediately. Fashion Show was photographed by Emil Dawkins for her website.

LuBerry’s fabulous exotic beachwear collection can be purchased at a her recently opened boutique in Water Mill.

“LU BERRY” is located at 910 Montauk Highway @ Baywoods. Centrally located in Water Mill, the boutique can be found at the corner of Deerfield Road and Montauk Highway.

For more information about the “LU BERRY” Collection please visit www.luberry.com and for more information about Madame Tong’s Restaurant please visit www.madametongs.com