[All photos by SHAUN MADER for PMc]. Last night, Saks Fifth Avenue’s President and Chief Merchandising Officer Ronald L. Frasch, opened the store’s doors to celebrate the special partnership between the retailer and Italian cashmere designer, Brunello Cucinelli. Hailing from Umbria, the “king of cashmere’s” ethical business practices follow his ultimate dream of modern capitalism, where profit is used to better the condition of humanity. Fittingly, in addition to the evening toasting his craftsmanship, it was also inspired by joint support of the Henry Street Settlement. Guests included Krista Schulz, Rachel Roy, Consul General of Italy Francesco Talo, and Lesley Schulhof.

Ron Frasch, Verona Middleton-Jeter, Brunello Cucinelli, Steve Sadove, Massimo Caronna

Valerie Boster, Krista Schulz, Jen Raines


Rachel Roy, Brunello Cucinelli, Lesley Schulhof

Consul General of Italy Francesco Talo, Ornelle Talo, Brunello Cucinelli


Brunello Cucinelli, Natalia Echavarria, Ana Pinheiro, Lara Meiland-Shaw

Maggie Katz, Bara Tisch, Lesley Schulhof

Atmosphere

Blanca Gobo, Cynthia Amato, Jovanta Manfredi, Natasha Coronna


Sandra Del Castillio, Brunello Cucinelli, Jimen, Elodie, William Coleman, Kathy Kuo
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