When I arrived at the beautiful Riviera Hotel, the staff kindly guided me to the pool side where Ally Hilfiger’s work was displayed. There were people chatting all around. The environment was enchanting & was a perfect location to debut the collection. The Melting Water collection was very intriguing. I loved this abstract body of work & Ally’s use of colors.
Among those in attendance of the exclusive viewing included fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and wife Dee Hilfiger, singer-songwriter Lionel Richie, actress Gina Gershon, singer-songwriter Alex Young, artist Marc Quinn, singer-songwriter Mike deLease, DuJour Magazine’s Jason Binn, as if Magazine’s Tatijana Shoan, South Beach Group’s Alan and Nathan Lieberman, Früzen Ice and Bonito Mezcal CEO Hana Bisceglie and many more.
Alongside a traditional high tea menu of finger sandwiches and a selection of baked novelties, guests sipped on a selection of beverages from sponsors Bonito Mezcal, Früzen Ice, Peroni Beer, Pamplona, and Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. Guests were also treated to an exclusive gift from RumbaTime, the Delancey, a unisex watch and the latest release from the popular NYC-based accessory brand, as well as cosmetics from Smashbox and magazines from as if.
The favorite winter meeting place for the international art world, excited art connoisseurs, select media, and the Hilfiger’s closest family and friends gathered around the pieces to admire the self-described “spontaneous” and “emotional” qualities of Alexandria’s work. Known as an emerging star of the modern and contemporary art world, Alexandria was the focus of attention throughout the event as she conversed with and entertained her guests as they strolled from piece to piece. -Kerra Quarles