Many New Yorkers are still talking about Bill de Blasio's January 1st inauguration. This was an event like no other that received rave reviews. Much of the credit is owed to Gabrielle Fialkoff, the new mayor's inaugural chair.
The mayor and Fialkoff have known each other for many years, which is why he turned to someone in the fashion and jewelry world to handle this role. A leading fashion publication had the chance to interview Fialkoff and brings us more details about the planning that went into the gala.
Ms. Fialkoff wanted the inauguration to reflect the open platform that the mayor ran on. No demographic would be excluded and it wouldn't be an event for the elite.
All New York residents were given access to affordable tickets and had the opportunity to see the live City Hall inauguration in person if they were willing to brave the cold.
On January 5th, the festivities continued. Fialkoff planned an open house celebration at Gracie Mansion. While the traditional mayoral home had been passed up by former Mayor Bloomberg, de Blasio has chosen to live there and invited 7,000 New Yorkers into his home. The event sold out in just three hours.
If the idea of someone in the jewelry industry planning these festivities seems weird, it shouldn't. Gabrielle Fialkoff worked in politics for many years before assuming her COO helm at Haskell. She helped the mayor campaign for a few races, including his run for City Council in 2001.
She is now returning to her roots in this regard, and it wouldn't be surprising to see her involved in other events relating to the mayor.
In her interview, Fialkoff spoke to the pleasure of planning something that she firmly believed in, not to mention the added perk of helping out an old friend.
All in all, the event was very well received by all who attended and the rest of the city. The new mayorship set off on a terrific note thanks to such a well planned event.
The mayor and Fialkoff have known each other for many years, which is why he turned to someone in the fashion and jewelry world to handle this role. A leading fashion publication had the chance to interview Fialkoff and brings us more details about the planning that went into the gala.
Ms. Fialkoff wanted the inauguration to reflect the open platform that the mayor ran on. No demographic would be excluded and it wouldn't be an event for the elite.
All New York residents were given access to affordable tickets and had the opportunity to see the live City Hall inauguration in person if they were willing to brave the cold.
On January 5th, the festivities continued. Fialkoff planned an open house celebration at Gracie Mansion. While the traditional mayoral home had been passed up by former Mayor Bloomberg, de Blasio has chosen to live there and invited 7,000 New Yorkers into his home. The event sold out in just three hours.
If the idea of someone in the jewelry industry planning these festivities seems weird, it shouldn't. Gabrielle Fialkoff worked in politics for many years before assuming her COO helm at Haskell. She helped the mayor campaign for a few races, including his run for City Council in 2001.
She is now returning to her roots in this regard, and it wouldn't be surprising to see her involved in other events relating to the mayor.
In her interview, Fialkoff spoke to the pleasure of planning something that she firmly believed in, not to mention the added perk of helping out an old friend.
All in all, the event was very well received by all who attended and the rest of the city. The new mayorship set off on a terrific note thanks to such a well planned event.
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