Americana Manhasset Champions for Charity® 2006 raised over $559,840. This annual holiday shopping benefit has been embraced by the community, growing to support over 90 not-for-profit organizations with the participation of over 70 Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza stores. For more information simply visit http://www.championsforcharity.org.

Special Awards:
Trendsetter Award
2007 P4/5 by Pininfarina
Owner: James Glickenhaus

Pininfarina Coachwork Award
2007 P4/P5
Owner: James Glickenhaus

Best of Show
1938 Aston Martin
DB3-8 Speed model
racecar, super charged
Owner: Theo Grutman

Awards by Year:
Best in Class Pre-War
1938 Aston Martin Speed Model
Owner: John George

Best in Class 1946 – 1965
1952 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn
Owner: Julius Cohen

Best in Class 1966 – 1973
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4
Owner: Robert Craige

Best in Class 1974 – 1990
1981 V8 Volante
Owner: Richard Sircits

Best in Class 1991 – 2007
1991 Carrera Turbo
Owner: Mr. Cohen

Awards by Manufacturer
Best in Class Aston Martin
1938 1528 Abbott body,
drop head, short wheel
Owner: Vince Young

Best in Class Bentley
1993 Continental R
Owner: Andrew Blackman

Best in Class Ferrari
2003 Ferrari Enzo
Owner: Bob Wallach

Best in Class Lamborghini
1972 Muria
Owner: Joseph Buttaglia

Best in Class Maserati
2006 Grandsport
Owner: Michael Vecchio

Best in Class Porsche
1982 928
Owner: John Mancuso

Best in Class Rolls Royce
1938 Phantom
Owner: Rudolph Rosenberg

3rd Annual Concours d'Elegance, New York's Most Luxurious Car Show

On Sunday, October 8, 2006, Americana Manhasset hosted the 3rd Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d'Elegance, featuring the P4/P5 by Pininfarina, Aston Martin's Rapide Concept, Lamborghini's special edition Murcielago LP640, the Bentley GT Convertible, Rolls Royce's Phantom EWB, the Spyker C8 and Porsche 2007 911 Turbo and Carrera GT. A rare 1953 Aston Martin DB3/8 took overall Best in Show.

Pininfarina Spa Chairman and CEO Andrea Pininfarina attended the Concours and presented The Pininfarina Coachwork Award, The Trendsetter Award (People's Choice) and overall Best in Show award during closing ceremonies.

"The cars that competed in this year's Concours represented the most luxurious and prestigious automotive manufacturers in the world," said Deirdre Costa Major, senior vice president for Americana Manhasset. "We're delighted that over 180 cars entered the competition."

On Wednesday, September 27, 2006, Americana Manhasset partnered with resident designer Oscar de la Renta to benefit the Partners Council for Women’s Health of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (LIJ). For the event, Mr. de la Renta showcased his celebrated Fall ‘06 Women’s Collection during the 14th annual luncheon and silent auction held on the exquisitely appointed Old Westbury Gardens in Old Westbury, New York.

The event raised over $400,000 through ticket sales, raffles and silent auction prizes, that goes toward funding programs geared to educate women about their own health and to ensure that cutting-edge programs, facilities and technology are available to women in the local community.

On Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Americana Manhasset was joined by Vanity Fair magazine and internationally acclaimed architect, Peter Marino, to host the opening cocktail party of Distinctly Modern, a mid-century design exhibit at Americana Manhasset, which ran through April 30th.

At the festivities, waiters were clad in fifties attire, and hors d’oeuvres, drinks and music were indicative of the era. Vanity Fair publisher, Alan Katz, was on hand to promote their distribution of Americana Manhasset’s 2006 Spring Fashion Book. The Book, shot and designed by the renowned Laspata DeCaro, was photographed at two famous mid century Palm Springs houses.

The Distinctly Modern exhibit showcased both vintage and mid-century inspired goods, including books, furniture, artwork, cars and motorcycles. Modern furnishings retailer Design Within Reach featured products by Herman Miller for the Home. The tables, benches and storage units supported antique and collectable books provided by John McWhinnie @ Glenn Horowitz Booksellers. Flanking those items were two Triumph Motorcycles and parked outside the exhibit was a changing selection of Bentley automobiles on loan from Bentley Long Island.

Americana Manhasset hosted its 12th annual holiday shopping benefit, Champions For Charity®, from Thursday, November 29 through Saturday, December 1. All Americana Manhasset stores and participating Wheatley Plaza stores donated 25% of designated pre-tax purchases to the participating charity of the customer's choice.

Bustling with holiday cheer during the three day Champions for Charity® program, Americana Manhasset benefited 83 local and national not-for-profit organizations. Many patrons consider this event the kick-off for the holiday shopping season. The festivities began on Thursday with a complimentary shopper recognition breakfast at the new Americana Manhasset restaurant, Toku Modern Asian. Over 300 guests enjoyed informal modeling by CH Carolina Herrera and a delicious meal to help fortify them for a day of shopping for their favorite cause. During the three days, 23 stores hosted in-store receptions for various participating organizations. Highlights included a jazz trio at Ralph Lauren and a holiday concert from the Portlege School Choir at Tiffany & Co. Newly opened Lulu Couture, the trendy ready-to-wear boutique, rocked the event with a signature black martini.

Americana Manhasset took on a Main Street atmosphere during the three days as charity shoppers walked from store to store greeting friends along the way. "Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza are delighted to take an active role in supporting the not-for profit organizations in our community. Our stores take pride in participating in Champions For Charity®, knowing they are helping to raise funds for many worthwhile causes," states Deirdre Costa Major, President of Americana Manhasset.

Highlights from the 4th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours D’Elegance presented by the Ritz Carlton Residences North Hills

On Sunday, October 7, Americana Manhasset hosted the 4th Annual Concours d'Elegance. The event featured both new and classic rare automobiles including the Buggati Veyron and a 1931 Stutz DB32 Boat tail Speedster. Other notable cars included the Maserati Birdcage 75th designed by Pininfarina, a 1969 Ferrari 512S, a Bentley Speed 8 racecar, as well as a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB.

Over 175 privately owned cars competed for best in class and best in show and the winners were presented with engraved awards from Tiffany & Co. A complete list of the winning cars is available at www.americanamanhasset.com.

The days’ festivities also included a raffle to win a brand new Maserati Quattroporte Automatic designed by Pininfarina. The car was provided by Maserati Long Island to benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

Event sponsors for the 4th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance included The Ritz-Carlton Residences, North Hills as the presenting sponsor, Bryant & Cooper, Cipollini and Toku as the hospitality sponsor, Sal Son Trucking as the premier sponsor, HSBC and V1 Jets as Patron Sponsors.

Best of Show
1935 Alpha 8C35
Owned by Peter Rem

Best Competition Car
1969 Ferrari 512 S
Owned by: John Giordano

Trendsetter Award
1995 Mclaren F1
Owned by: Marvin Schein

Best in Class - Aston Martin
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage
Owned by: Marjan Kraljevic

Best in Class - Bentley
1953 R-Type Continental Mulliner Fastback
Owned by:  Irwin Zimmerman

Best in Class - Ferrari
1967 275 GTB/4
Owned by:  Joseph Perella

Best in Class - Lamborghini
1967 GT2+2
Owned by: Ed Evangelista

Best in Class - Maserati
1969 Ghibli
Owned by: Alberto Marrero

Best in Class - Porsche
1958 Speedster
Owned by: Richard Sirota

Best in Class - Rolls Royce
1963 Silver Cloud 3
Owned by: Dennis Barek

Best in Class - Pre-War
1931 Stutz DB32 - Boat tail Speedster
Owned by: Jim Glickenhaus

Best in Class 1946 - 1965
1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 NK II Tickford Fixed Head
Owned by: Tom Popadopolis

Best in Class 1966 - 1973
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy
Owned by: Leslie Hepp

Best in Class 1974 - 1990
1985 Aston Martin Volante
Owned by: Jack Biando

Best in Class 1991 -  2008
Maserati MC 12
Owned by: Benny Caiola

Louis Vuitton Celebrates the 4th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance at a Pre-Event Dinner.

On Friday evening, October 5, Louis Vuitton hosted a private dinner in celebration of the 4th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance.

Guests were welcomed with Krug Champagne. Car enthusiasts and fashion lovers enjoyed a special evening of fine dining amidst the beautiful Louis Vuitton fall collection at a table designed for the evening by David Beahm.

Guests included store director, Pedro Davila, Louis Vuitton, Brigid Andrews, Vice President North East Stores, Louis Vuitton, Meg and Jim Glickenhause, Warren and Ellen Sabloff, Dan and Michelle Pfeffer, Adam Sabloff, of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, North Hills, Sarge and Danielle Bellanger, Andrea Soriani, Maserati North America, Elyssa Rosenbaum, and Mr. and Mrs. William Zaccaria.

Brooks Brothers at Americana Manhasset teams up with Maserati Long Island to Benefit Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Long Island Chapter

On Saturday evening, October 6, Brooks Brothers at Americana Manhasset hosted a pre-Concours d'Elegance cocktail reception to benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Long Island Chapter. The evening's festivities included raffle ticket sales to win a brand new Maserati Quattroporte Automatic designed by Pininfarina. The car was provided by Maserati Long Island to benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

Guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Claudio Del Vecchio, Frank and Rita Castagna, John and Fran Gutleber, Deirdre Costa Major, Bob Wallach, Howard and Andrea Krimko, Stuart and Terry Hayim, Edda and Hank Ramsdell, Angela Anton, Mitchell Carron, Francine and Laurance Nagin, Pauline and Ken Frohlick, and Marsha and Malcolm Kastin, Jessica and Zachary Kerr.

On Wednesday, September 19, 2007, Americana Manhasset proudly sponsored the 15th Annual Fall Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit Partners Council for Women's Health of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. The tented event, held at the beautiful grounds of Old Westbury Gardens. featured  current fall fashions from Valentino at Hirshliefer's. More than 600 guests were in attendance.  The event raised over $450,000 for construction of the new North Shore-LIJ Katz Women's Hospitals.

The Partners Council for Women's Health of the North Shore-LIJ Health System is devoted to raising funds to ensure that cutting-edge programs, facilities and technology are available to all women of the community. Their focus now is raising funds for the Katz Women's Hospitals, to be built on the campuses of both North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and LIJ Medical Center in New Hyde Park.

During Champions for Charity, over 30 stores hosted festive charity cocktail receptions. Bottega Veneta hosted the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, Hirshleifer's sponsored the Children's Medical Fund, Heather on Earth Music Foundation, and the Long Island Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependence, while London Jewelers hosted new charity participants, The Friends of the Sands Point Preserve. DJ Jonesy kept spirits high at the Lacoste reception in support of the Solomon Schechter Day School of Nassau County and the Jericho Educational Foundation while guests personalized their polos with complimentary custom monogramming. As the Portledge School Choir sang holiday songs in the Hermès boutique, shoppers watched Claude, an Hermès leather craftsman, make a Kelly handbag. Ralph Lauren anchored the west end of the shopping center with a reception to benefit the Bone Marrow Foundation, while at the east end Gucci countered with a reception in support of the Hugs Fund to benefit Schneider's Children Hospital and the Elija Foundation.

Thursday, December 4th through Saturday, December 6th, Americana Manhasset hosted its 13th annual holiday shopping benefit, Champions for Charity® in support of over 70 local and national not-for-profit organizations. During this time, all participating tenants of Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza donated 25 percent of designated pre-tax purchases to the participating charities of the customer's choice. Since the program’s inception in 1996, Champions for Charity has been embraced by the community and has raised nearly $3.9 million dollars.

To kick off this much anticipated philanthropic event, Americana Manhasset hosted a special shopper's recognition breakfast on Thursday, December 4 at Toku Modern Asian. Also on Thursday morning, the Intermix boutique hosted a breakfast in support of Sunrise Day Camp and Salvatore Ferragamo supported the UJA Federation with a special breakfast in their store.

On Thursday, October 16, fashion designer and television personality Michael Kors celebrated the expansion of his Americana Manhasset store by hosting a grand re-opening cocktail party to benefit Diabetes Research Institute Foundation.

Over 250 guests enjoyed cocktails and were treated to a preview of Spring 2009. Michael Kors added star power to the evening as he greeted guests, offered expert fashion advice, and gave an insiders view about Project Runway.

2008 Concours d'Elegance Winners

Pininfarina Coachwork Award
1995 Ferrari F50
Owned by Antoine Dominici

Best of Show
1935 Alfa Romeo 8C
Owned by Peter Greenfield

Best Competition Car
1967 Corvette Roadster Big Block
Owned by Michael Moseson

Trendsetter Award
1940 Cadillac 
Owned by Joel Adelstein

Best in Class Aston Martin Pre-War to 1934
Year Aston Martin 1.5 Litre Short Chassis 
Owned by Tom Papadopoulos

Best in Class Aston Martin Post-War
1964 Aston Martin DB5
Owned by Michael Recanti

Best in Class Bentley Pre-War to 1945
1926 Bentley 3 litre
Owned by Edward LaBounty

Best in Class Bentley Post-War
1963 Bentley S-3 Flying Spur MPN
Owned by John Tembeck Jr.

Best in Class Ferrari 1947 to 1959
1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
Owned by Lamont DuPont

Best in Class Ferrari 1960 to 1979
1962 Ferrari 365 GTC4
Owned by Albert Crecca

Best in Class Lamborghini
1987 Lamborghini Countach
Owned by Menachem Mandell

Best in Class Maserati
Maserati MC12
Owned by Anthony Berritto

Best in Class Porsche
1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabrio
Owned by Joe Lipari

Best in Class Rolls Royce Pre-War to 1945
1935 Rolls Royce 20/25
Owned by Prescott Ammarell

Best in Class Rolls Royce Post-War
1962 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupe
Owned by Lawrence Durocher

Best in Class Pre-War
1929 Bentley 4.5 Litre Le Mans Tourer
Owned by Peter Harnik

Best in Class 1946 to 1965
1961 Aston Martin DB4
Owned by Michael Recanti

Best in Class 1966 to 1973
1967 Aston Martin DB6
Owned by Michael Recanti

Best in Class 1974 to 1990
1988 Rolls Royce Corniche
Owned by Michael Recanti

Best in Class 1991 to 2008
2005 Porsche Carrera GT
Owned by Yon Lai

Presented the First Annual Pininfarina Coachwork Award And Raised $110,000 for the NLD of the North Shore LIJ Health System

The 5th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance, presented by Ritz-Carlton Residences, North Hills, was held on Sunday, October 12. The event has grown into one of New York’s premier luxury car events featuring 200 rare, privately owned cars that compete for Best in Show as well as Best in Class titles.

The 2008 event focused on "A Salute to Racing Heritage - the Journey from the Race Track to the Luxury Supercar." Marek Reichman, head designer for Aston Martin, was the guest of honor and served as a judge for the event.

Twenty custom awards courtesy of Tiffany & Co., were presented. Awards included a special Pininfarina Coachwork award in honor of Andrea Pininfarina, which was presented by Jim Glickenhaus to Antoine Dominic for a 1995 Ferrari F50. Peter Greenfield won Best of Show, with a 1935 Alfa Romero 8C. The Best Competition Car was awarded to Michael Moseson for a 1967 Corvette Roadster Big Block.

This year’s Concours benefited the NLD of the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System. The charity held a raffle to win a new Maserati or $50,000 in cash. The raffle raised $110,000 and the winner received $50,000.

Event sponsors included The Ritz-Carlton Residences, North Hills, BWD Group and Chubb Insurance, Reade & Co., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Bryant & Cooper, Cipollini, Toku Modern Asian, and FUZE beverages.

Americana Manhasset is a premier collection of sixty fine shops, including Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Hirshleifer’s, Valentino, Cartier, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Dior, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Brooks Brothers, Loro Piana, Toku Modern Asian and more, all within a unique outdoor environment designed by renowned architect Peter Marino and landscape designer Oehme van Sweden. Americana Manhasset offers a complimentary Personal Shopping Service, a remarkable luxury fashion and gift resource. Located on Long Island’s beautiful North Shore, Americana Manhasset is 20 miles from Manhattan and 50 miles from the Hamptons.

Americana Manhasset is pleased to join Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi in support of the new tourism campaign that promotes Nassau County as "The Island Next Door."  It is targeted at New York City tourists and people who live within 250 miles.  On Tuesday, July 22, 16 visitors to the Big Apple went shopping at Americana Manhasset as part of a tour of Nassau County.  The group was comprised of tourists from Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands,  Japan and South Korea.  Lisa Jurick, Nassau County Fashion Ambassador, and Rebecca Hollander, Marketing Director for Americana Manhasset, greeted the group and gave each member a complimentary $250 Americana Manhasset giftcard. The group then went shopping. A great time was had by all, and no one went home empty handed.

On June 30th the Estée Lauder Spa announced a Manhasset resident as the winner of their 2008 "A Taste of Luxury” Day at the Spa Sweepstakes. The winner received 5 hours of luxury including the Re-Nutriv Ultimate facial, body massage and treatment, Aroma Spa manicure and pedicure, Signature Pro makeup session, a "tasting” lunch for five at Toku and a $500 Americana Manhasset shopping spree. Congratulations!

On June 12th, Hermès celebrated the grand opening of its recently expanded 2,633 square foot boutique located on Americana Manhasset's north side. Guests were welcomed by boutique owner Priscilla Smith as well as Robert Chavez, President and CEO of Hermès USA. In keeping with Hermès' Indian themed summer campaign, the event featured a beautiful all-white tent with splashes of hot pink and orange. Turbaned waiters served caterer Chris Robbins' recreations of the inventive recipes of Indian chef Vikas Khanna while a sitar player kept the vibe distinctly Eastern. Proceeds from the evening benefited the Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education.

On Monday, June 9 Americana Manhasset hosted a "Big Brown" dinner to honor the Long Island race horse phenomenon and winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.  

Big Brown jockey Kent Desormeaux and his wife Sonia, along with the members of I E A H Stables, the managing partners in the ownership of Big Brown, and other Big Brown friends enjoyed a festive evening of fine dining in the private dining room at Toku Modern Asian.  

On May 6 over 400 guests attended Sid Jacobson JCC’s Fifth Annual Friendship Circle Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Garden City Hotel.  The fashion show was sponsored by Americana Manhasset and featured CH Carolina Herrera's spring / summer collection.  

The luncheon honored Candy and Mark Udell, owners of London Jewelers, for their continued and generous support of the community.  The Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) Award was presented to Rita Castagna, partner of Castagna Realty (with her husband Frank), and one of the founding members of the Friendship Circle Luncheon Committee. Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, daughter of Rita Hayworth who had Young Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, was the recipient of the Yellow Rose Award. The first-ever Yellow Rose Award was presented to her in recognition of her humanitarian efforts in creating awareness of Young Onset Alzheimer’s.  The Princess acceptance speech was presented via videotape.

The luncheon raised more than $250,000 to benefit "The Friendship Circle,” a social adult day program, which provides services for those who are functionally or memory impaired as a result of aging, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or other related conditions. This year’s luncheon also benefits the "Let’s Do Lunch” program, the first-of-its-kind day program in the nation for individuals (in their 30s, 40s, & 50s) with Young Onset Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias.

From December 3 through 5, Americana Manhasset hosted its 14th annual holiday shopping benefit, Champions for Charity®. During this time, participating tenants of Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza donated 25% of designated pre-tax purchases to the participating charities of the customer's choice. Throughout the three days of festive holiday shopping, many stores hosted private charity cocktail receptions, including Donna Karan New York which partnered with Diabetes Research Institution for a special appearance by Hal Rubenstein, Fashion Director of InStyle. Beauty Bar partnered with Old Westbury Gardens and Women’s Fund of Long Island to celebrate it’s grand opening during the Champions for Charity® program. Louis Vuitton hosted host Denise Rich and Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for a kick- off breakfast. Michael Kors added to the excitement by partnering with the Dysautonomia Youth Network of Americana for a fun a fashionable evening with Teen Vogue!

Americana Manhasset welcomed Ashley Olsen to Hirshleifers ETC on Friday, November 20 for the a preview of the Spring/Summer 2010 collection by The Row, the three-year old fashion brand conceived by Ashley and her twin sister Mary-Kate. The line, named after Savile Row in London- famous for its traditional men's bespoke tailoring, offers hip T-shirts, blouses, leggings, blazers, and pea-coats, all constructed from fabrics with luxurious texture making for a totally wearable and comfortable collection.

Visit Hirshleifers ETC at Americana to check out The Row's hip new collection!

On Thursday, October 22, Hirshleifers celebrated the opening of its newest boutique, Hirshleifers ETC with an evening filled with cocktails, festive fare and exciting entertainment. DJ Razor kept the party going as guests fell in love with the hottest pieces from The Row, Libertine and Assouline, among other fabulous brands. Kim Sozzi performed her hit single "Feel Your Love" to a very energetic crowd. Topping off the evening were oversized, colorful cupcakes.

On September 24, 2009, Americana Manhasset sponsored the 14th Annual NSLIJ Partner's Council for Women's Health Luncheon & Fashion Show. Michael Kors presented his 2009/2010 Fall Winter Collection runway show complete with chic leather sheaths and bright neon fur coats. Robert Verdi kept the excitement high as the event's Master of Ceremonies. The event has grown into one of the most anticipated fashion events of the season. Attendance for this event averages 600+ women. Through this event, the NSLIJ Partner's Council for Women's Health raised over $350,000 for the Katz Women's Hospital.

Americana Manhasset hosted our first Americana Fashion Week from September 10 through September 17, sponsored by Ritz Carlton Residences North Hills and Ferrari Maserati of Long Island. This week-long style celebration included fashion consultations, makeovers, fashion lunches and special in-store product presentations. The week kicked off with a "Style on the Go” cocktail party. Guests were invited to meet and mingle under the tent outside of Estée Lauder to take part in personal style consultations and five-minute makeovers by Estée Lauder. Americana Fashion Week continued with two Fall Fashion Lunches at Toku Modern Asian. The first, on September 12, featured fall’s hottest looks from contemporary brands including Intermix, Theory, and Hirshleifers ETC. The second lunch, on September 15, highlighted the latest fall fashions from top designers including Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton.

Americana Manhasset celebrated its first Wine Week from November 2 through November 6, 2009 featuring fine wine from around the world to benefit the Katz Women's Hospital. The week kicked off with a special seven course wine-paired dinner at Toku Modern Asian and a four course wine-paired dinner highlighting fine Italian wines. The festivities continued at Toku Modern Asian with a Fashion Lunch featuring presentations from Hirshleifers, J.Mendel, Fendi, Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Escada, St. John and Salvatore Ferragamo. The week concluded with a Wine Auction at Hirshleifers to benefit the Katz Women's Hospital and Women's Health Institute of the North Shore-LIJ Health System.

From December 2 through 4, Americana Manhasset hosted its 15th annual holiday shopping benefit, Champions for Charity®. During this time, participating tenants of Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza donated 25% of designated pre-tax purchases to the participating charities of the customer’s choice. Throughout the three days of festive holiday shopping, many stores hosted private charity cocktail receptions, including Malandrino which partnered with Heather on Earth Music Foundation for a special appearance by designer Catherine Malandrino.

On Thursday, November 4, the luxury fashion community and the North Shore’s fashion elite joined together to celebrate Hirshleifers’ 100th anniversary at a glittering party featuring unique vignettes that illustrated Hirshleifers’ rich history.

The décor featured a giant photo-wall depicting historic photos of Hirshleifers’ five generations of retailers, and Hirshleifers’ fashion advertisements from the past 50 years. A special gallery of vintage clothing spanning a century of style was prominently displayed, featuring the designs of Norman Norell, Rudi Gernreich, Donald Brooks, Ben Zuckerman, and others who’ve left their mark on fashion. Hirshleifers transformed its 3200 square foot Chanel boutique into Senequier, a scenic café at the Place des Lyces in the center of St. Tropez, the site of Chanel’s Cruise 2011 show. Guests enjoyed delicious Croque Monsieurs and Brie en Croute while sitting amongst models as they show off styles from Chanel’s Cruise 2011 collection.

The guests enjoyed music by DJ Kiss, a full bar and wine bar featuring Long Island’s own Sparkling Pointe Vineyard, hors d’oeuvers and catering from Toku Modern Asian, Cipollini and Bar Frites, and to cap off the evening, there was an extraordinary statement cake created by Kate Sullivan of Cake Power. It was a party 100 years in the making – and well worth the wait!

Americana Manhasset’s second annual Wine Week celebration kicked off with a special seven course wine-paired dinner at Toku Modern Asian and a five course wine-paired dinner highlighting fine Italian wines at Cipollini. The celebration continued with wine tastings at Michael Kors, Giorgio Armani, Hermés, and London Jewelers each featuring a different set of wines from around the world. Festivities continued at Toku Modern Asian with a Fashion Lunch featuring presentations from Fendi, Theory, Dior, CH Carolina Herrera, Tory Burch, Ermenegildo Zegna, Giorgio Armani, and Loro Piana . The week concluded on November 5 with a Wine Auction at Tiffany & Co. to benefit the Breast and Ovarian Cancer Specimen Bank at Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Katz Women’s Hospital and Women’s Institute of the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System.

Jewelry designer to the stars Loren Ridinger, along with starlet Eva Longoria and reality star and publicist Jonathan Cheban, celebrated the launch of Loren Jewels at London Jewelers at Americana Manhasset on Saturday, October 30 with a portion of proceeds going towards the Rally for Kids with Cancer!

A Salute to Classic Coachbuilders of the 20th Century

We can still here the faint sounds of the engines roaring at Americana! Our 6th Annual Concours d’Elegance will be remembered as the most exciting car show yet, featuring the very best in automotive design and technology.

Congratulations to all of our participants and winners!

Congratualations to all our winners!

Best Custom Coachwork
1971 Momo Mirage
Peter Kalikow

Best-in-Class, Aston Martin, Post War
1959 Aston Martin DB4 GT
Randy Poliner

Best-in-Class, Bentley Pre War 1945
1926 3 Liter Red Label Bentley
Edward Labounty

Best in Class Bentley, Post War
1963 Bentley Continental Series 3 Flying Spur
John Tembeck, Jr.

Best-in-Class, Ferrari 1947 – 1959
1959 410 Superamerica
Lammot J. duPont

Best-in-Class, Ferrari 1960 – 1979
1962 Ferrari 250 GTB California Spyder
Marvin Schein

Best-in-Class, Lamborghini
1998 Lamborghini Diablo
Ben Roberts

Best-in-Class, Maserati
Maserati MC12
Antoine Dominic

Best-in-Class, Porsche
1965 Porsche 356 SC
Steven Grodin

Best-in-Class, Rolls Royce Pre War 1945
1934 20/25 Parkward

Best-in-Class, Rolls Royce Post War
1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 2
Edward Goldman

Best-in-Class 1946-1965
1952 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn
Julius Cohn

Best-in-Class 1966-1973
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4
Bob Craige

Best-in-Class 1974-1990
1989 Aston Martin Lagonda
Dr. Betterman

Best-in-Class 1991-2011
2005 Ford GT
Peter Liard

Trendsetter Award
1962 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series 2
David Letterman

Best Competition Car
1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta SEFAC
Marvin Schein

Best-in-Class, Pre-War
1905 Alco Black Beast Racer
Howard Kroplick

Best of Show
1954 Ferrari 250 Europa
Randy Poliner

As part of their Centennial Celebration, Ermenegildo Zegna hosted a cocktail party to kick-off Americana Manhasset's 6th Annual Concours d'Elegance weekend.  10% of all proceeds from the evening were donated to the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of NY.

Fashion insider, television personality and celebrity stylist, Robert Verdi, visted Theory at Americana Manhasset on September 15 for a fall trend presentation and personal styling. Guests enjoyed champagne and hors d’ouevres all while viewing Theory’s brand-new looks for Fall.

Americana Manhasset celebrated New York Fashion Week in high style with two Fall Fashion Lunches at Toku Modern Asian on September 14th and 16th.

The runway featured Fall’s hottest looks from Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Salvatore Ferragamo, Donna Karan, Hirshleifers, J Mendel, Ermenegildo Zegna and more.

Americana celebrated Fashion’s Night Out with the opening reception of Fashion Icons, a photography exhibit at Salamatina Gallery (on view through September 30) and champagne receptions at some of our favorite designer stores.

Fashion Week continued at Americana Manhasset with Fashion Luncheons featuring informal modeling from Donna Karan, CH Carolina Herrera, J. Mendel, Malandrino, Ermenegildo Zegna and more at Toku Modern Asian on Tuesday September 14 and Thursday, September 16!

On Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Garden City Hotel, Sid Jacobson JCC hosted their Seventh Annual Friendship Circle Luncheon with fashion presentation by Donna Karan, Americana Manhasset. This year's event honored Americana Manhasset and Frank Castagna. The luncheon, presented by Americana Manhasset, raised money to benefit "The Friendship Circle", a social adult day program, which provides services for those who are functionally impaired as a result of stroke, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's disease or other related conditions.

Donna Karan New York at Americana Manhasset presented its fall runway show to 300 guests.

On May 3, Evelyn Lauder and the Estée Lauder boutique at Americana Manhasset hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon, attended by over 165 guests. The event raised more than $27,000 to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The private lunch honored the memory of Roddy Eliash and Haya Kadosh-Gabbay – two special women in the community who passed away due to cancer.

The menu for the luncheon was inspired by Mrs. Lauder’s cookbook "In Great Taste: Fresh, Simple Recipes for Eating and Living Well”, which was also sold at the event. During the afternoon, attendees were invited to bid on high-end auction items, partake in complimentary beauty services provided by Estée Lauder’s top Beauty Advisors and shop Estée Lauder’s latest products, with 20% of all net sales donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The event proved to be not only a successful fundraiser, but also a wonderful opportunity to educate people about an important issue that affects many Long Island families. Americana Manhasset applauds Estée Lauder for its efforts in the fight against breast cancer!

As Ermenegildo Zegna marks its 100th Anniversary, Americana Manhasset celebrated the opening of its new Ermenegildo Zegna boutique last night with a cocktail reception to benefit the Children’s Medical Fund of New York. David Blumenfeld, chairman of the Children’s Medical Fund, hosted a fabulous evening with food from Chris Robbins of Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs. CEO and President of Ermenegildo Zegna, Robert Ackerman, along with Mauro Visentini, Robert Aldrich, and Jennifer Mead, all of Zegna, attended the event to help celebrate the opening of their 14th retail store in the United States. 20% of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Children’s Medical Fund of New York.

Just in time for the warmer weather, Americana Manhasset presented its Spring Fashion Lunch at Toku Modern Asian on Wednesday, March 17. Diners enjoyed an up-close view of the hottest looks from Donna Karan New York, Etro, Fendi, Hirshleifers, J.Mendel, Leggiadro, Salvatore Ferragamo, Spring Flowers and Ermenegildo Zegna.

Leggiadro kicked off the show with crisp and colorful looks perfectly paired with the freshest children’s fashions from Spring Flowers. Salvatore Ferragamo wowed with bright colors while Etro showed off sexy tie-up gladiator sandals and Donna Karan showcased her classic body-loving cling. Hirshleifers mixed it up with sequins, chunky jewelry and great fitting jeans. J.Mendel showed off not only their classic gowns but lots of light weight leathers and everyday pieces. The men were well outfitted with fashions from Ermenegildo Zegna, the newest addition to the Americana Manhasset.

From December 1 through 3, Americana Manhasset hosted its 16th annual holiday shopping benefit, Champions for Chairty®. During this time, participating tenants of Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza donated 25% of designated pre-tax purchases to the participating charities of the customer’s choice. Throughout the three days of festive holiday shopping, many stores sponsored and hosted private charity cocktail receptions, including Donna Karan New York which partnered with Diabetes Research Institution with a special appearance by Hal Rubenstein, Fashion Director of InStyle. Beauty Bar partnered with Old Westbury Gardens and Women’s Fund of Long Island to celebrate it’s grand opening. Louis Vuitton will hosted Denise Rich and Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for a kick- off breakfast. Michael Kors partnered with the Dysautonomia Youth Network of Americana for a fun and fashionable evening with Teen Vogue!

Congratulations to all our winners!

Best-in-Class Aston Martin – Post War
1964 Aston Martin DB5C Convertible
Randy Poliner

Best-in-Class – Bentley Pre War 1945
1926 3.0 Bentley
Edward LaBounty

Best-in-Class Ferrari 1960 – 1979
1972 Ferrari 365GTB/4
Tom Papadopoulos

Best-in-Class – Lamborghini
1987 Lamborghini Countach
Menachem Mandell

Best-in-Class – Porsche
1969 Porsche 911S
Jack Dimaio, Jr

Best-in-Class – Rolls Royce Pre War 1945
1932 Phantom III
Rudy Rosenberg

Best-in-Class Rolls Royce Post War
1963 Silver Cloud III Long Wheelbase Saloon
Dennis Barek

Best-in-Class – Pre-War
1928 Packard Limo
Mario Lasparo

Best-in-Class 1946-1965
1957 Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster
Edward Blumenfeld

Best-in-Class 1966-1973
1966 Ferrari 275GTB
David Blumenfeld

Best-in-Class 1974-1990
1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
David North

Best-in-Class 1991-2012
1995 Ferrari F50
Marvin Schein

Trendsetter Award
1941 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special
Errol Wind

Judges’ Choice
1947 Ford Super Deluxe Woody
John Grillo

Best Competition Car
1969 Ferrari 512S
John P. Giordano

Best Custom Coachwork
2009 Bertone Mantide, Designed by Jason Castriota
Dan Watkins

Best of Show
1932 Duesenberg Franay Bodied J446
Jim Glickenhaus

Americana kicked off Concours weekend with a lively cocktail party at London Jewelers sponsored by Chopard. A portion from all Chopard sales were donated to Sunrise Day Camp.

Just in time for Autumn, Americana Manhasset presented its Fall Fashion Lunch at Toku Modern Asian on Thursday, September 22. Diners enjoyed an up-close view of the hottest looks from alice + olivia, Donna Karan, Hirshleifers, Ivanka Trump for London Jewelers, J. Medel, Loro Piana, Max Mara, Salvatore Ferragamo and Tory Burch.

Americana celebrated Fashion's Night Out with a Fashion Dinner at Cipollini Trattoria & Bar. Guests enjoyed dinner with friends and an informal modeling presentation from Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Oscar de la Renta, Brunello Cucinelli, Dior and Gucci.

Sid Jacobson JCC held its Eighth Annual Friendship Circle Luncheon on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Garden City Hotel. The Friendship Circle Luncheon benefits "The Friendship Circle”, a social adult day program, which provides services for those who are functionally or memory impaired as a result of aging, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or other related conditions.

Americana Manhasset presented a runway show featuring the latest Spring/Summer 2011 fashions by Michael Kors.

On Wednesday, March 16, Americana took over Manhattan...all for a good cause!

The clouds cleared, the rain stopped. It was time to shop! Denise Rich threw open the doors to her expansive Fifth Avenue home Wednesday to host the second-annual shopping extravaganza presented by Americana Manhasset benefiting her Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. 25% of proceeds were donated to the charity named for Denise’s late daughter.

"Isn’t this fantastic? Shopping with Denise Rich?” cooed one guest. Indeed, with the hostess with the mostess at the helm and this year’s "A Day of Peace, Love & Fashion” theme on their minds, scores of well-heeled ladies poured over the luxurious offerings from 10 mini boutiques erected in Rich’s living room, dining room and library, including Louis Vuitton, Etro, Prada, Fendi, Tory Burch, Gucci, Dior, Michael Kors, Theyskens’ Theory and Hirshleifer’s, who brought along Jimmy Choo, Chanel and Valentino, to name just a few.

Dori Cooperman, Caroline Berthet, Patricia Shaw, "Project Runway” judge Nina Garcia and Patty Raynes all turned out to rally friends and guests to open their wallets while adding some new resort and spring pieces to their own wardrobes. Yaz Hernandez needed no outside motivation, happily picking up a striped Prada runway boa, Prada LBD and pair of Casadei navy blue satin bow pumps—all the while trying on an Alaïa dress. "Done, done and done!” she happily exclaimed. "Now it’s time to go on holiday!”

From November 29 through December 1, Americana Manhasset hosted its 17th annual holiday shopping benefit, Champions for Charity®. During this time, participating tenants of Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza donated 25% of designated pre-tax purchases to the participating charities of the customer’s choice.

Congratulations to all of our winners!

Best in Class- Early Ferrari
1962 Ferrari 250 PFCab
Owner: Matthew Proman

Best in Class- Later Ferrari
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
Owner: John Grillo

Best in Class- Maserati
1962 Maserati 3500 Speciale
Owner: Client of Autosport Designs

Best in Class- Porsche
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (M491)
Owner: Dan Levitt

Best in Class- BMW
1973 BMW 3.0CS
Owner: Michael Balaban

Best in Class- Austin Healey
1967 Austin Healey Mark III
Owner: Ed Buchbinder

Best in Class- Jaguar
1952 Jaguar XK 120
Owner: Bernard Hoffman

Best in Class- Aston Martin
1965 Aston Martin DB Coupe
Owner: Client of Autosport Designs

Best in Class- Bentley
1999 Bentley SC Sedanca Coupe
Owner: Andrew Blackman

Best in Class- Rolls Royce
1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II
Owner: Ed Goldman

Best in Class- Early Ford
1931 Ford Coupe Deluxe
Owner: Charles Tencza

Best in Class- American Pre-War
1931 Cadillac Roadster
Owner: Joe Caputo

Best in Class- American Post War
1959 Cadillac Coupe Deville
Owner: Joe Mortell

Best in Class- American Sports Car
1962 Corvette Fuelie
Owner: Phillip Schwartz

Best One-Off
1971 Momo Mirage
Owner: Peter Kalikow

Coachbuilder Award
1987 Aston Martin Zagato
Owner: Client of Autosport Designs

Judge’s Choice
1961 Ferrari 250
Owner: Marvin Schein

Trendsetter Award
1953 Fiat 8V
Owner: Client of Autosport Designs

Best Competition Car
1964 Ford GT 40
Owner: Client of Autosport Designs

Best in Show
1947 Ferrari 159S Chassis Number 002C
Owner: James Glickenhaus

Americana Manhasset celebrated Fashion Night Out in style with a get together at our FNO lounge at Toku! Beauty Bar glam experts helped guests get party-ready at their Exude Lipstick touch up bar followed by dinner at Toku with a Fall 2012 informal modeling presentation by Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Gucci and Hirshleifers featuring Brunello Cucinelli, Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, and more.

Hirshleifers invites you to preview the Chanel Fall 2012 Collection. Informal modeling.

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Americana Manhasset welcomed Tory Burch as she visited her boutique here on Friday, May 11. Guests were invited to meet Tory and shop to support the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club and Old Westbury Gardens.

Americana Manhasset stores including Oscar de la Renta, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hirshleifers, Intermix, Anne Fontaine, Ermenegildo Zegna, St. John and Lacoste presented a lunchtime fashion presentation at Toku Modern Asian showcasing their hottest looks for Spring and Summer.

This afternoon shopping event featured Americana Manhasset mini-boutiques created inside Ms. Denise Rich's home. Guests had the opportunity to shop the Spring and Summer collections from Americana stores and top-name designers. The event, themed "Love Americana Style," brought in over $60,000 for the Foundation!

On March 7, Etro took over Toku Modern Asian restaurant and created a mini-runway to showcase their Spring Summer 2012 Runway Presentation. Additionally, 25% of pre-tax purchases made at Etro that day was donated to the shoppers' participating charity of choice.

Americana Manhasset stores including Donna Karan New York, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hugo Boss, Anne Fontaine, Vince and Wolford presented their hottest Spring and Summer looks during a lunchtime fashion presentation at Toku Modern Asian.