A few years ago, I bumped into Irina Dvorovenko and her husband Max Beloserkovsky on Madison Avenue. I knew who they were, of course, but wasn’t sure they knew me. Turns out, they did. We had a lovely chat there on the street, and they apologized for not being able to attend the launch of my book, Chic In Paris. Instead, they asked me to Rome to see them dance in a new production of Swan Lake. I’d planned to be in Europe at the same time, and couldn’t resist such a kind invitation. As a balletomane, I’ve often seen them perform, and it’s always magical. Now, we’ve become friends.

After a sold-out two week run in February, Dita Von Teese returns to the stage of the Crazy Horse for another two week stint between March 16th to 27th. She’s the first guest star in the history of the famed Parisian nightclub. Dita has brought the sensuality of burlesque back into mainstream, but she also happens to look spectacular fully-clothed! I’ve seen her at the Haute Couture shows in the past, and she is always dressed to the nines.

I have been an avid balletomane all my life. In fact, I wanted to be a dancer. Since that was not my calling, I am a passionate fan and frequent attendee of The New York City Ballet performances and galas. Now that I am in the fashion business, I have the opportunity to wear glamorous gowns to these events!

This year the Opening Night was indeed a glamorous affair. The performance was a compilation of old and new ballets, and the creative aspect of a film in the program added a new dimension to the evening.