Susan & David Rockefeller, Kate Walsh, Steven & Anne Murphy, Chris Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky, Luke Hemsworth, Sami Gayle, Christopher McDonald, Les Stroud, and Jennifer Tilly, are just a few of the notables that attended the Oceana Inaugural Ball at Christie’s Auction House.
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Chris Hemsworth wore a classic grey Calvin Klein suit while Elsa shined (literally) in Naeem Khan.
Oceana Ambassador, Kate Walsh kept it chic with an ocean-blue Jenni Kayne skirt, effortlessly paired with an off-white embellished Isabel Marant top.
As the evening continued, the world’s top international collectors and philanthropists mingled at the reception where Grey Goose served up cocktails in the JW Marriott Lounge.
During the dinner, the live auction was without a doubt the highlight of the night, with the top bid going for $110,000, which included lunch with President Clinton and Susan & David Rockefeller at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Overall, The Oceana Ball raised approximately $1 million in proceeds via the live auction.
To get involved you too can help raise money as the The Inaugural Oceana Ball initiative will continue raising funds, online through April 17 at Charitybuzz.com/Oceana, with hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime lots spanning the worlds of entertainment, fashion, travel, art and more. The total funds accumulated through both the live and online efforts will be revealed on April 20.