Luxury Lifestyle Showcase Event at Jade Beach

You can’t go wrong when you host an event with the Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop, and Jade Beach Residences in Sunny Isles is one of the few places that can offer such an opportunity. On Thursday, August 21st, 2014, Chauncey Sullivan, Concierge at Jade Beach and the Luxury Concierge Network co-hosted an event exclusive for their distinguished residents and their guests at the Sunrise Pool & Bar of such residential community. 

View of Jade Beach at the event

Guests started to arrive at 6pm, to find a fabulous showcase of luxury brands and services including Lou La Vie Members Club, Elite Health Center, Troy Dean Interiors, Santa Maria Novella, Elite Fine Art, Nordstrom, and Kalla. An exquisite selection of hors d’oeuvres were provided by Il Mulino New York and Morton’s Steakhouse, while the bar was presented by Monte Carlo Vodka and Rum Zafra. The music backdrop was presented by DJ Tavin Reiter, whose chill tunes created the perfect atmosphere for mingling and socializing. 

Our partner, Lou La Vie Members Club

Gift bags were part of the guest experience, which were presented by some of the participating brands, along with a raffle of luxury gifts that some lucky residents took home. We are sincerely thankful to Jade Beach’s management and concierge team, as well as their homeowners association for partnering up with us for such a special evening. Special thanks to our event partners Le City deluxe Magazine.

Guests enjoying the event

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Luxury Lifestyle Showcase Event at Jade Ocean

On Thursday, July 24th, 2014 the concierge at Jade Ocean Residences and Luhho Magazine partnered up to host another edition of the Luxury Lifestyle Showcase Event Series presented by the Luxury Concierge Network and produced by Star Services Events. The event was a private affair exclusive for residents of Jade Ocean and their guests, and took place at the pool bar and deck, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. 

We had the pleasure to coordinate every detail of the event, working hand in hand with the concierge and management teams, to create an unforgettable experience for residents and guests, and of course making sure that the event partners enjoyed the visibility that they expected by strategically integrating their brands.  

Guests had an opportunity to socialize and mingle as they enjoyed exquisite hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and cocktails by Monte Carlo Vodka and a selection of rare whiskies by Vine Craft. Some of the luxury brands and event partners that had the privilege to be showcased, included Ferretti Group, Fendi Casa, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lou La Vie Members Club, Elite Health Center, Troy Dean Interiors, Elite Fine Art, Kalla and Santa Maria Novella. The evening included fabulous luxury swag bags and a raffle of luxury gifts for the residents.

“We take pride in hosting great private social events for our distinguished residents, and we truly appreciate the partnership of the Luxury Concierge Network as well as the support of the fabulous brands that joined us.” said John Lenis, Chief Concierge at Jade Ocean in Sunny Isles Beach. 

Photo credit: Luhho Magazine / Korey Davis

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Miami China Sourcing Fair 2014

For the fourth year in a row the Miami Beach Convention Center hosted one of the largest international business-to-business trade shows in South Florida, as Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) presented the latest edition of its Miami China Sourcing Fair, and we were honored to assist them as their local and international media and community liaison.

Strategically based in Miami to target importers, traders, distributors and other volume buyers who purchase consumer products for resale to markets throughout North and Latin America, the Miami China Sourcing Fair ran from June 19th to 21st, 2014. The event featured manufacturers of electronics, home products, fashion accessories, garments, textiles, gifts, and more. The Fair showcased over 550 exhibitors that traveled from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

This year’s trade show was officially inaugurated at a private opening reception and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 19th at the VIP Suite at the Miami Convention Center before it opened to the public. This invitation only event gathered city officials such as Miami City Manager, Daniel Alfonso, business leaders, top executives from Global Sources, and as special guest Mr. Ma Hua, Deputy Director General of the Department of Commerce of the Guangdong Province, who represented the Chinese government, and traveled to Miami exclusively for the occasion.

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Luxury Lifestyle Showcase at W South Beach

As the summer settles in, Miami’s finest residential communities stay busy and entertained. Thanks to the partnership created by Luxury Concierge Network, Le City deluxe Magazine, and The Dutch Restaurant, on Thursday June 26 2014 residents and concierges from some of the most desired addresses in town gathered for an evening of cocktails, good food, and great company at another edition of the Luxury Lifestyle Showcase event series, produced by Star Services Events & Public Relations.

The private affair took place at the Grove at W South Beach, a hidden lush garden with the perfect layout for private events, where luxury brands became part of the ambiance as they showcased their products and services, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Fendi Casa, QA Jets, Lou La Vie Members Club and Markowicz Fine Art. Exquisite hors d’oeuvres were passed butler style, compliments of The Dutch, and cocktails were provided by Monte Carlo Vodka.

 Attending guests included residents and concierges from W South Beach Residences, St. Regis Residences, Icon South Beach, The Setai Residences, Continuum North and South, 1500 Ocean Drive, Paramount Bay, Jade Ocean, Jade Beach, Fisher Island, Four Seasons Residences and ONE Bal Harbour.

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Video: Icon South Beach Residents Event

The Icon South Beach’s concierge and management team honored us with an opportunity to co-host one of our Luxury Lifestyle Showcase event series for their fabulous residents. Watch how we integrated the Luxury Concierge Network’s portfolio of luxury brands into an upscale event experience, where residents mingled, socialized and enjoyed cocktails and hor d’oeuvres. An exclusive fashion presentation was the highlight of the evening. 

Trompe le Monde - Form Meets Content at Markowicz Fine Art

Markowicz Fine Art debuted a new exhibit, "Trompe le Monde”, with an opening cocktail reception on Thursday, April 17th. The exhibit showcased the unique and divergent styles of Olivier Haligon and Steven Gagnon and celebrated their French heritage. 

Steven Gagnon and Oliver Haligon

Markowicz Fine Art is known for the depth and variety of its collection – from iconic Pop Art to historic lithographs. “Trompe le Monde” extols this same diversity, contrasting the simplicity and purity of the abstract in Haligon’s objects with the content-driven complexity of Gagnon’s multi-media works.

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Luxury Lifestyle Showcase at Icon South Beach

The high season might be coming to an end, but Miami Beach residents are still having fun and we are proud to be part of it. On Sunday, April 13, 2014 Le City deluxe Magazine co-hosted another edition of the Luxury Lifestyle Showcase event series, along with the Luxury Concierge Network and Rene Faustin, concierge extraordinaire at Icon South Beach, exclusive for residents of the same premier residential community.

Katherine Kleinhams, Marius Koller, Claudia Trimde and  Rene Faustin

The Luxury Concierge Network's portfolio of luxury brands created the lifestyle ambiance that gives the name to the event series, as Lou La Vie Members Club, Ferretti Group, QA Jet and Markowicz Fine Art created vignettes throughout the outside lobby area, which was the unusual yet perfect venue for the affair. 

Lou La Vie Members Club

The highlight of the evening where beautiful models showing exclusive designs from La Perla and Carolina Herrera, both from Bal Harbour Shops,  coordinated by Nicole Shelley Models. Guests enjoyed cocktails from Ciroc Vodka and Rum Zafra, and exquisite hors d'oeuvres were provided by La Gloutonnerie and Barezzito restaurants.

Carolina Herrera - Bal Harbour Shops

La Perla

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Artist Connie McSilver at Private Florida Grand Opera Dinner

On Wednesday, April 2^nd, the Co-Producer Society of the Florida Grand Opera hosted an intimate pre-performance dinner to celebrate the opening of “Tosca” in the Next Generation Green Room of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Connie McSilver, whose bold and colorful sculptures and paintings were exhibited in the venue, was the Featured Artist, selected by Bernard Markowicz, owner of Markowicz Fine Art, who exclusively curates the art at the Next Generation Green Room for every new show; joining the Opera’s key supporters and sharing the motivation for her emotionally charged pieces.

Ms. McSilver is a retired psychoanalyst and respected social worker, and her experiences with human challenges motivate her work, which explores the intricacies of the psyche with a unique and often humorous perspective. She is a board member of a prestigious university and founder of the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research. 

As she has been touched in her professional life, her personal expression is vivid and inspiring, revealing in vibrant imagery the struggles and triumphs that we face as human beings. Connie McSilver shares her own passion and gives back both literally and figuratively; she donates proceeds from her sales to a university scholarship fund.

Before the dinner started, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, founder of Best Buddies, International and acclaimed artist, Romero Britto, stopped by to meet with McSilver, as they were interested in learning about Ms. McSilver’s art and how it has benefitted individuals and charities. The elite guest list included Susan Danis, General Director and CEO of the Florida Grand Opera, Ramon Tebar, Music Director, and Sir Alan P. Duddle.

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CONNIE MCSILVER AND HER ART

Luxury Lifestyle Showcase at Paramount Bay

Another edition of the Luxury Lifestyle Showcase event series took place on Thursday, April 3rd 2014 at the spectacular Club Room of Paramount Bay, hosted by their Concierge, Daniel Felix and the building’s social committee. The event was co-hosted by Le City deluxe Magazine and the Luxury Concierge Network as well. 

Residents of this premier bay-front residential community enjoyed a showcase of luxury brands in the comfort of their home overlooking Biscayne Bay, while they enjoyed cocktails by Monte Carlo Vodka, Rum Zafra, and Hors d’oeuvres. Besides beautiful gift bags, we organized a raffle of luxury gifts provided by the participating brands as a way to thank the residents of this truly spectacular residential community, having opened their doors to our portfolio of clients.

Participating brands included Fendi Casa, Ferretti Group, QA Jet, Markowicz Fine Art, Lou La Vie Members Club and Bang & Olufsen. 

Photo Credit: Stephane Chiche

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Lifestyle Management Showcase at Luxury Living/Fendi Casa

Florida’s premier residential property management company, FirstService Residential, co-hosted a groundbreaking event for the luxury condominium management community on Thursday, March 26, 2014 at the Luxury Living/Fendi Casa showroom in the Miami Design District, in partnership with Le City deluxe Magazine. For the first time in the history of the company, FirstService Residential lined up with leading luxury brands to showcase products and services in front of a select group of property managers and concierges from some of their most luxurious condominiums, such as IL Villaggio, Apogee, Icon South Beach, Murano Grande, Continuum, Paramount Bay, Jade Ocean and Jade Beach, just to name a few. 

The event was co-hosted by the Luxury Concierge Network which brought onboard its portfolio of luxury brands which were strategically placed throughout the multi-space showroom to create an intimate environment for attending guests to learn about their respective products and services, with the objective to expose these distinguished group of professionals to the luxury lifestyle that their residents enjoy. 

Star Services Events & Public Relations was in charge of the conceptualization, planning, coordination and management of the event, where we had a chance to work with multiple clients in one event.

The participating luxury brands included Fendi Casa, Bentley Home, Heritage, Ferretti Group, Bang & Olufsen, Markowicz Fine Art, Lou La Vie Members Club, QA Jet, Orianne Collins Jewelry, ONE Sotheby's International Realty and Sojo Design.

Photo Credit: Stephane Chiche

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