Out East, Alexandre Birman and Sally Singer Celebrated Latin American Designers with Amazon Luxury Stores

As the esteemed co-host of the fabulous affair, Birman was eager to share how the special evening came to be. “I don’t believe in coincidence; I believe in synergy,” Birman began, “I met Amazon’s Trisha Gregory and Tamara Lazzaroto at the Latin American Fashion Summit in Miami, and we had an instant connection that led us here today. I’m honored to be a part of the Amazon family and represent Latin American designers, especially Brazillian designers for Luxury Stores.”

A longtime fan of Birman, Singer recalled the first time she encountered a pair of his famous pumps. “I was at Vogue when his first collection arrived, and there was such passion in the office because the shoes were both really sexy and really substantial,” Singer explained. “You could walk all day in them, and they weren’t a derivative of anything else. They were a rare form of well-designed, stylish, and comfortable shoes–so good that you thought you were in on a secret.”

“I want my shoes to be worn by everyone and to last a lifetime,” Birman smiled. “Most of all, I hope the guests who are wearing my designs tonight will go home with happy feet.”

Surrounded by a selection of Birman designs, a gorgeous tablescape dressed with bountiful flowers in a secret garden was the picturesque setting for dinner. On the menu, a local Balsam Farm salad and decadent wild salmon dish were equally delicious appetizers followed by a pea and ricotta tortellini for the main course.

Before guests bid the night adieu, model and singer-songwriter Karen Elson surprised everyone with a special performance. Her acoustic cover of Robyn’s hit single “Dancing on My Own” was an instant crowd-pleaser. From the majestic ambiance filled with an inspiring community of leaders to the awe-inspiring art of all forms on display, this garden party might be the most talked-about soirée of the summer.