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View Michelle and the girls on Good Day New York: http://www.fox5ny.com/recipe-box/332527815-video
2018 ANNUAL SPRING GALA LUNCHEON
Girls Inc. of New York City is hosting its annual gala luncheon at The Metropolitan Club on Thursday, May 10, 2018.
Over the years, this event has evolved into a gathering of the city’s most influential thought leaders from the corporate, nonprofit, and philanthropic community. Attended by over 350 participants, this seminal event attracts representatives from fashion, finance, media, and the arts. In addition to honoring a globally recognized female leader, we will also celebrate the accomplishments of Girls Inc. of New York City members.
2018 Strong Smart & Bold Honoree
Michelle Smith, Co-Founder and Creative Director, MILLY*
Michelle is being honored for her remarkable dedication to helping vulnerable girls overcome barriers to breaking the cycle of poverty. Her personal commitment of time and financial support has resulted in exciting mentoring experiences that have educated and inspired girls to pursue their dreams.
2018 STRONG SMART BOLD HONOREE
Michelle Smith
Michelle’s extraordinary talent as a designer was recently enshrined in history when Former First Lady Michelle Obama wore Michelle Smith's custom-designed gown for the painting of her official portrait, which now hangs in the Smithsonian Institute.
*The Milly Collection, co-founded and designed by Michelle Smith, defines young luxury.
Smith’s signature design technique merges classic American sportswear silhouettes with French atelier style. Influenced by her Parisian training at Christian Dior Haute Couture, Louis Vuitton and Hermès, Smith’s eye for impeccable detail, use of luxurious cutting-edge European fabrics and custom-made prints have made MILLY a cult favorite across the globe.
The Smithsonian unveiled official portraits of former president, Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama in their National Portrait Gallery. Michelle Obama, painted by artist Amy Sherald, is wearing a custom MILLY dress designed by
Co-Founder and Creative Director, Michelle Smith.
Girls Inc. of New York City is grateful for the generous support of our event sponsors!
UNDERWRITER SPONSOR
CHAMPIONS SPONSOR
AETNA
BOLD SPONSOR
Stacy Gordon
King & Spalding
SMART SPONSORS
Tanya Clark Robinson Cali Cole Ann Goodbody
Ardinall Investment Management Moody's Kyung-Ah Park Margaret Reinecker Teneo
STRONG SPONSORS
Courtney Adente Terri Austin Cody Kaye
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Amali American Girl Terri Austin Calissa (Hamptons) CEG Cle D'or
Estee Lauder MAC Misty Copeland Eden Bodyworks
Fifteen Beacon Hotel Furla Hotel Commonwealth
Liberte by Amber Tolliver Lo & Sons MILLY
Motives Morimoto New York Per Se
Sara Happ Soul Cycle Style Room NYC
Tradewind Aviation
2017 SPRING LUNCHEON
Click below to view our 2017 Spring Luncheon where we honored Sarah "Sally" Miller, CEO of Institute of International Bankers for her work with the international banking community, and the TD Bank Power of Women Business Resources Group (BRG) for their dedication to empowering women through access to tools and resources that enhance the employee experience.