Ruffian 2006 Fall Collection Event Hosted by Maurice Villency

Wednesday, June 21, 2006,7:00-9:30 PM at Maurice Villency, 200 East 57th Steet, corner of 3rd Avenue, New York City, NY--Ruffian Celebrates its Fall 2006 Collection Hosted by Maurice Villency: Guests who came to Celebrate the Summer Solstice and View Ruffian's Fall 2006 Collection included Vanessa Carlton, Jessica Joffe, Anne Hathaway, Zoe Saldana, Annelise Peterson, Eleanor Ylvisaker, Genevieve Jones, Derek Blasberg, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Gigi Stone, Cristina Greeven Cuomo, Eric Villency, Claire Bernard, David Zinczenco, Lily Rafii, Richard Kern, Ben Cho, Melissa Berkelhammer, Susan Shin, Tracy Stern, Cathy Riva. On summer's longest day, celebs and fashionistas cooled off by toasting to Fall....Ruffian's Fall 2006 American Novel Collection at a party hosted by Maurice Villency to celebrate Ruffian's designs. Brian Wolk and Claude Morais, the design duo behind Ruffian, combine the traditions and materials of couture with the reality of the contemporary woman. Ruffian utilizes embroideries, opulent textiles and hand-tailoring. Fantasy and luxury are the essential principles of Ruffian. In just three years, Ruffian's work has garnered much critical acclaim and attention and been photographed by leading fashion photographers for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Interview, Italian Vogue, and The New York Times. Ruffian is currently a nominee for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. Luxury contemporary furniture retailer Maurice Villency is a strong supporter of innovative design. The brand has previously worked with Proenza Schouler, Derek Lam, Richard Chai, Sebastian Pons, Imitation of Christ, Alice Roi, Sari Gueron, Brian Reyes and Daryl K. as part of an ongoing program developed to encourage up-and-coming talent. MEDIA/PRESS INQUIRIES: Sabine Heller | e-mail: sabineheller@tmail.com | tel: 646.391.4952 PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Gregory Partanio |tel:718.614.7740 |e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com