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The Toledos’ Manhattan penthouse loft
The Toledos' Manhattan penthouse loft.

Glenda Bailey, editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, and Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT, hosted cocktails for Isabel Toledo at the Toledos' Manhattan penthouse loft on Tuesday, July 22, on behalf of the Couture Council of The Museum at FIT.

Over two hundred guests braved the heat to celebrate Isabel Toledo at the Garment District atelier she shares with her husband, artist Ruben Toledo. Joining Couture Council founders Liz Peek, Yaz Hernández, and Sarah Wolfe and FIT president Dr. Joyce F. Brown were designers Vera Wang; Adi, Ange, and Gabi of Threeasfour; Yigal Azrouël; Jeffrey Banks; Maria Cornejo; Christian Cota; Stephen Dweck; Eric Javits; Gemma Kahng; and Michael Vollbracht.

Additional guests included Matthew Modine, Simon Doonan, Carmen, Eric Villency, Iris and Carl Apfel, Alexandra Lebenthal, The Baroness, Joey Arias, Louise + Terry Doktor, Gary + Sharon Greengrass, Michael Gross + Barbara Hodes, Pat Kerr, Patrick McDonald, Jana Pasquel Shapiro, Helen Schifter, Samantha Thompson, and many more.

Glenda Bailey and FIT president, Dr. Joyce F. Brown, toasted the Toledos from the wrought iron balcony overlooking the loft, which was lit through sky lights and features murals by Ruben Toledo along with an eclectic blend of mobiles, sculpture, and a giant cactus.  Guests were served signature drinks – mojitos with Oronoco Rum and Sterling wine, courtesy of Diageo.

The Couture Council also announced Isabel Toledo as the recipient of the 2008 Award for Artistry of Fashion.  The award will be given to Ms. Toledo at a benefit luncheon to be held at the Rainbow Room on Wednesday, September 3.  André Leon Tally, American editor-at-large for Vogue, will present the award, and Simon Doonan, creative director for Barneys New York, will emcee the event.

Glenda Bailey, Isabel Toledo, Ruben Toledo
Glenda Bailey, Isabel Toledo, Ruben Toledo.

Jeff Peek, Hilary Peek, Matthew Modine, Liz Peek
Jeff Peek, Hilary Peek, Matthew Modine, Liz Peek.

Isabel Toledo, Sharon Greengrass, Sarah Wolfe, Whitney Wolfe, Yaz Hernandez
Isabel Toledo, Sharon Greengrass, Sarah Wolfe, Whitney Wolfe, Yaz Hernandez.

Cathy Hardwick
Cathy Hardwick.

  Eric Javits, Vera Wang
Eric Javits, Vera Wang.

Adelina Wong Ettelson, Yigal Azrouel, Christine Cachot
Adelina Wong Ettelson, Yigal Azrouel, Christine Cachot.

Alexis Clark, Edmundo Huerta, Carol Bell
Alexis Clark, Edmundo Huerta, Carol Bell.

  Helen Lee Schifter, Tim Schifter
Helen Lee Schifter, Tim Schifter.

Iris Apfel, Michael Vollbracht, Carmen Dell O'refice
Iris Apfel, Michael Vollbracht, Carmen Dell O'refice.

Isabel Toledo, Maggie Norris, Pamela Fiori, Liz Peek, Valerie Steele
Isabel Toledo, Maggie Norris, Pamela Fiori, Liz Peek, Valerie Steele.

  Alexandra Lebenthal, Hilary Peek, Liz Peek
Alexandra Lebenthal, Hilary Peek, Liz Peek.

Christina Davis, Valerie Steele, Diane van Amerongen, Liz Peek
Christina Davis, Valerie Steele, Diane van Amerongen, Liz Peek.

Alexandra Adame, Christian Cota, Gabriel Rivera
Alexandra Adame, Christian Cota, Gabriel Rivera.

Carl Apfel, Iris Apfel
Carl Apfel, Iris Apfel.

  Marjorie Gubelmann
Marjorie Gubelmann.

Cynthia Frank, Evelyn Bell, Sharon Hoge
Cynthia Frank, Evelyn Bell, Sharon Hoge.

Douglas Hannant, Fredrick Anderson
Douglas Hannant, Fredrick Anderson.

Gillian Miniter, Eric Javits
Gillian Miniter, Eric Javits.

Narciso Rodriguez, Helen Schifter, Ruben Toledo
Narciso Rodriguez, Helen Schifter, Ruben Toledo.

The Baroness
The Baroness.

  Alyse Myer, Deb Shriver
Alyse Myer, Deb Shriver.

Patrick McDonald, Matthew Modine, Ruben Toledo, Joey Arias, Stephen Knoll
Patrick McDonald, Matthew Modine, Ruben Toledo, Joey Arias, Stephen Knoll.

Simon Doonan, Rosemary Ponzo
Simon Doonan, Rosemary Ponzo.

Louise Doktor, Joey Arias, Anita Sarko, Terry Doktor
Louise Doktor, Joey Arias, Anita Sarko, Terry Doktor.

Anita Sarko, Marilu Menendez
Anita Sarko, Marilu Menendez.

Photos: Patrick McMullan
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