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Philanthropist welcomes leaders from
fashion, society, and the arts for an
elegant celebration of France’s national
holiday
Philanthropist, author and television
host Jean Shafiroff celebrated France’s
national holiday by hosting her annual
Bastille Day luncheon at Maison Barnes
in New York City, bringing together
approximately 50 guests from the worlds
of philanthropy, fashion, society, and
culture.
The elegant afternoon unfolded over a
gourmet luncheon prepared by the Daniel
Boulud culinary team, offering guests a
taste of French hospitality in
recognition of the historic holiday.
French flags, spirited conversation and
a shared appreciation for French culture
set the tone for a gathering that has
become one of Jean Shafiroff’s annual
summer traditions.
Bastille Day, observed annually on July
14th, commemorates the storming of the
Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, a
defining moment of the French
Revolution. The event came to symbolize
the fall of absolute monarchy and the
emergence of the ideals of liberty,
equality and fraternity.
For Jean Shafiroff, the luncheon also
reflected a longstanding commitment to
protecting and promoting French culture.
She has served on the board of the
French Heritage Society since 2012 and
was honored by the organization for her
philanthropic leadership at its New York
City gala in November 2022.
Notable attendees included: Jean
Shafiroff, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia,
fashion designers Nicole Miller, Kobi
Halpern, Malan Breton, Victor dE Souza
and Kokin. Hunt Slonem, Valerie Steel,
Vanessa Noel, Carolyn Maloney, Rebecca
Seawright, Susan Gutfreund, Ruth La
Ferla, Suzan Kremer, Alex Hamer, and
Margo Langenberg were also in
attendance.
About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist,
humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the
author of the book "Successful
Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What
You Give". Jean works extensively as a
volunteer fundraiser and leader in the
philanthropic world. She serves on the
boards of 8 charitable organizations and
each year chairs upwards of eight to ten
different charity galas. She also
hosts and underwrites many large parties
in her homes for different
non-profits. Among the many causes she
champions are those involved in women’s
rights, rights of underserved
populations, health care, and animal
welfare. In addition to hosting her own
TV show, entitled Successful
Philanthropy, Jean Shafiroff often
appears on TV shows, podcasts and then
in the press about her fashion and
philanthropy. She is an international
leader who strives to motivate people of
all ages and backgrounds to get involved
in the philanthropic process.
Jean Shafiroff serves on the boards of
the French Heritage Society,
Southampton Hospital Foundation, NYC
Mission Society, Couture Council of the
Museum at FIT, New York Women's
Foundation, Casita Maria, Global Strays,
and Southampton Animal Shelter
Foundation Honorary Board. In addition,
she is a member of the Advisory Board of
the Historical Society of Palm Beach
County. A Catholic, Jean served on the
board of the Jewish Board for 28 years
and now is one of their honorary
trustees. Jean Shafiroff has been
honored numerous times by a variety of
charitable organizations for her work
and is regarded Jean as being among the
leading ladies of philanthropy.
For more information, please visit
www.jeanshafiroff.com
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About The French Heritage Society:
Guided by the belief that the most
enduring expression of a culture is to
pass on its highest achievements, French
Heritage Society is dedicated to
protecting the French architectural and
cultural legacy both in France and the
United States, with emphasis on raising
funds for preservation, restoration and
education. |