The NAT Gala
Stella McCartney, Amy Green, Jane Fonda & Harrison Ford
Environmentalist Amy Green, the CEO of the Green Vision,joined her pal oceanographer Sylvia Earle, Harrison Ford, BillieEilish, Jane Fonda, and Stella McCartney were all in attendanceat the inaugural NAT Gala. THE NAT, a new entity dedicated tomobilizing capital for nature-positive initiatives, was created tounite culture and capital in addressing the $711 billion naturefinance gap. Taking place on the eve of the United NationsGeneral Assembly, the Gala marked a significant cultural andphilanthropic moment on the international climate calendar,raising critical funds for initiatives led by ConservationInternational, UNICEF, and Open Planet. Amy said, “I’m proudto be standing among some of the most powerful protectors ofour planet. My passion lies in educating people about what istruly happening in our world – and inspiring action on how wecan all make a difference.” It was a busy time for Amy, who livesbetween Aspen and NYC. She was also seen out and about attop-tier fashion week events, including a Ralph Lauren dinnerat the Polo Bar, a diamond launch dubbed “The Chopard IceCube Party” with the company’s president, Caroline Scheufele,and a front row seat at Natalie De-Banco’s Bronx and Bancofashion show. thenat.com
“MIRÓ/MATTA”
Galerie Gmurzynska
“Titanic” star Billy Zane, Deborah and Leon Black, photographer Lynn Goldsmith, jewelersLaurie Rodkin and Kayla Rockefeller, the Met Museum’s Max Hollein, MoMA’s Leah Dickerman,lighting guru Bentley Meeker, Amy Green, NYC mayoral candidate Joseph Hernandez,Alejandro Santo Domingo, Christine Mack, and cartoonist Christoph Niemann were among theguests who joined gallerist Isabelle Bscher, Krystyna Gmurzynska, Lucas Bscher, and MathiasRastorfer to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Galerie Gmurzynska and the opening of their newspace in the Fuller Building on East 57th Street. Major works by Juan Miró and Roberto Mattaservedas the gallery’s inaugural exhibition titled “MIRÓ/MATTA.” Among the masterworks ondisplay was Miró’s Paysage, which was in a pivotal scene in the film Wall Street starring MichaelDouglas, Charlie Sheen, and Daryl Hannah. Also on hand was Roberto Matta’sdaughter,Federica Matta and Academy Award–nominated actor James Franco, who had his own room ofcontemporary paintings influenced by Hollywood and street art. The 7,000-square-foot spacehas multiple rooms and features a library designed by acclaimed fashion designer Jil Sander,whose clients include Drew Barrymore, Meg Ryan, and Tilda Swinton, that is filled withGmurzynska’s published books. After the opening, guests went downtown to Zero Bond for adinner hosted by Isabelle and the club’s owner Scott Sartiano. Galerie Gmurzynska
Style Across the Aisle
Former Governors Andrew Cuomo and David Patterson, City Councilmen Erik Bottcher,congress-women Carolyn Maloney and NY assembly member Rebecca Seawright were amongthe 30 elected politicians-turned-models who strutted the runway at Style Across the Aisle. Founded by Skye Ostreicher, the annual fashion show is where local designers dress electedofficials from their own communities for a bipartisan, high-impact runway experience. Taking place at the NY County Surrogate’s Court, this year’s nonprofit partner was Witness to Mass Incarceration. WITNESS is dedicated to fostering economic independence for formerly incarcerated, system-impacted and LGBTQ+ individuals. Sponsors included Airbnb, Uber, EmblemHealth, Aeon Nexus Corporation, Rethink Food, In The Room Media, and Beauty Social Salon. Following the show, guests celebrated with a lively cocktail reception at The Balcony at Surrogate’s Court. Guests enjoyed tasty bites from Rethink Food Partners, while sipping on craft cocktails shaken up with Blue Ice Vodka, JAJA Tequila, and fine pours from the Israeli Wine Producers Association.