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| Events Overview
Clifford Public Relations has rapidly earned a reputation for developing, overseeing, and enhancing high-profile events that attract strategically targeted audiences, boldface names, and major media coverage in equal measure. From running awards show suites for Platinum Guild International, to launching a new French liqueur at The Guggenheim Museum, to collaborating with Movieline's Hollywood Life Magazine on the famed Young Hollywood Awards, Clifford Public Relations effortlessly delivers special events with maximum impact. |
| Lissner Haberdashery Fall/Winter 2007 Fashion Show
Clifford PR unveiled Keith Lissner's debut collection in inimitable style with an intimate fashion show at the fabled Campbell Apartment in Manhattan's Grand Central Station. Top retail buyers, editors and industry influencers gathered for a look at Lissner Haberdashery's Fall '07 Collection, a stylish send off for this new fashion design star. |
![]() John Barrett of the John Barrett salon prepping a model for the runway ![]() Monica Watkins modeling the "Monica Gown" ![]() Designer Keith Jack Edward Lissner and his brother Ben |
| Lulu DK Matouk Launch Party – January 2007
When the third generation high-end bedding and home furnishings producer Matouk teamed with design luminary Lulu de Kwiatkowski to create a new line of signature bedding, they turned to Clifford PR to launch the new collection in rare style. Clifford PR assembled some of the country's top media and style-setters for the collection unveiling at Matouk's Manhattan showroom. |
![]() George Matouk Jr. of John Matouk & Co. with Lulu de Kwiatkowski of Lulu DK Fabrics ![]() Mike Clifford, Clifford PR, Laurie Costantino of Lulu DK Fabrics, and Marlene Cohen ![]() Margaret Russell, ELLE Décor Magazine, with Lulu de Kwiatkowski and Laurie Costantino of Lulu DK Fabrics |
| Creative New York 2006 Conference at MOMA
When The Rockefeller Foundation wanted to promote a high level study on the creative economy in New York, they turned to Clifford PR to promote the CreatveNY Conference at MoMA. With Clifford PR's guidance, leaders from the worlds of art, education, fashion, dance and publishing assembled to discuss issues of enduring importance with top tier media in attendance to record the momentous occasion. |
![]() Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg giving the opening remarks at the Clifford PR coordinated Creative New York Conference ![]() Deputy Mayor of NYC Daniel L. Doctoroff and Rockefeller Foundation President, Judith Rodin ![]() Clive Gillinson, Anne Moore, James Schamus, Judith Rodin, Terry J. Lundgren, Barry Diller, Jonathan Bowles, Robin Keegan ![]() Chairman and CEO of VOY, Fernando Espuelas and Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Bill T. Jones |
| Grand opening of the Mansour Modern Showroom |
![]() Mansour Modern Showroom ![]() Michael Smith ![]() Partygoers enjoy the tented lounge ![]() Mansour Modern Window ![]() Scott Shelly, Doug Marceille, Kristen Spierack, Gary Gibson and Mark Weaver ![]() Ben Soleimani and Kerry Joyce |
| Desiron's "Film Your Issue Party" at Desiron's Los Angeles Showroom |
![]() Clifford PR executives with Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa ![]() Noelle Pechar and Desiron Owner Frank Carfaro ![]() Mayor Villaraigosa, Frank Carfaro and guests |
| Elias Cummings – 11 Spring Street Party
When luxury real estate developer Elias Cummings was looking for a unique way to kick-off the transformation of a grafitti-covered building in Manhattan's SoHo district into luxury condominiums, they turned to Clifford PR. Together with the art-savvy Wooster Collective, Clifford PR helped orchestrate a never-before-seen event in real estate circles by inviting world-class grafitti artists into the building to create an art-centric backdrop for the building's pre-construction celebration. |
![]() Interior Party Shot ![]() Interior Party Shot ![]() Exterior Party Shot |
| Gluckstein Home – Bryant Park Tree Party
Brian Gluckstein, Canada's top designer, turned to Clifford PR when he decided to enter the US market to promote Gluckstein Home. Clifford PR helped promote Brian's unique and exciting design of the Bryant Park Christmas tree to top US media and industry influencers. |
![]() Designer Brian Gluckstein unveils his holiday creation... the Bryant Park Christmas Tree 2006 |
| Clifford PR hosts party for friends and artists of Los Angeles' Museum of Contemporary Art |
![]() The Invitation ![]() Senior Vice President Caitlin Dowe-Sandes and Account Executive Lisa Lawler greet arriving guests. ![]() Account Executive Sarah Stifler and friends. ![]() Guests enjoy cocktails al fresco. ![]() Sound Art's D.J. Joplin keeps the evening groove intact with funky tunes. |
| Kahlua Private "Thank You/Cinco de Mayo" party for Academy Award Nominee Virginia Madsen |
![]() Virginia Madsen and Extra correspondent Terri Seymour go behind the bar at Meson G Restaurant to create "Virginia's Kahlua 5.5.05" signature cocktail. ![]() Virginia Madsen creating her "Virginia's Kahlua 5.5.05" signature cocktail behind the Meson G Restaurant bar. |
| Platinum Guild International USA's 2005 Golden Globes Red Carpet Jewlery Preview |
For five consecutive award shows, Clifford PR has invited Los Angeles' top stylists and celebs to preview exciting new platinum jewelry designs at an exclusive venue hosted
by Platinum Guild International-USA.![]() Melina Kanakaredes wearing Platinum jewelry at Platinum Guild International USA's 2005 Golden Globes Red Carpet Jewelry Preview at the Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills. ![]() Nicollette Sheridan holding a bottle of Kahlua at Platinum Guild International USA's 2005 Golden Globes Red Carpet Jewelry Preview. |
| Movieline's Hollywood Life Young Hollywood Awards 2005 |
![]() As agency of record for Movieline's Hollywood Life Young Hollywood Awards, Clifford PR assembled a stellar cast of over 15 television crews and over 50 photographers from some of the top media from around the country. The event was held at the Henry Fonda Theater in the heart of Hollywood, and sponsored by Estee Lauder, MAC cosmetics, Jet Blue, Pontiac, and AXE body spray. ![]() Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale on the Red Carpet ![]() Lindsay Lohan |
| Notus gallery cocktail event |
![]() Incorporating a mixture of modern furniture and eclectic accessories, designer Darren Henault's original vignette places Notus' collection of fine antique Brazilian furniture in a contemporary interior setting. Also featured were the distinctive modern works of Los Angeles-based artist Jeff Robinson. ![]() Guests mingle and enjoy cocktails in the unique setting. ![]() Doris Athineos from Traditional Home and designer Darren Henault. |
| Snow Launch Party
Clifford Public Relations was retained for the U.S. launch of Snow, a unique non-alcoholic beverage made with fresh mint. Our New York launch party for the brand — themed "Snowstorm in July" — brought some of New York's top designers, models, DJs, and partygoers to Cielo, one of the city's hottest venues. |
![]() Snow models ![]() Snow at the bar ![]() Guests enjoy Snow cocktails ![]() DJ John "Julius" Knight ![]() Snow founder Stu Strumwasser and Jen Strumwasser |
| Union of Fashion, Art, and Architecture
When Nelly Biche de Bere, famed French fashion designer, decided to launch her new Fall Couture collection in the United States, she hired Clifford PR to help plan the fashion show and launch party. The party also announced a new art gallery as well as a new residential building in the works by Freedom Tower architect Daniel Libeskind, making it a union of fashion, art and architecture. Bringing trendy Manhattan designers, architects and trendsetters over to Union City, New Jersey by boat and limo, this unique party garnered over 500 attendees, including over 40 members of the press. |
![]() Fashion show for Nelly Biche de Bere's Fall Collection. ![]() Guests enjoy the party ![]() Michael B Jordan, star of All My Children |
| Sauza Presents URB Next 100 Live
Clifford Public Relations was tapped to handle media relations for the launch of Sauza Tequila and URB Magazine's documentary, "Sauza Presents URB Next 100 Live" in New York City and in Los Angeles. The NYC event, held at the Hard Rock Café in Time Square, featured a live performance by pioneering punk band Gang of Four. The Los Angeles event, held at the El Rey Theatre, featured a live act by daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra. Revelers included hundreds of fans, musicians, and industry insiders. |
![]() The Visionaries arrive at The Hard Rock Café in NYC ![]() Gang of Four performs to a packed house in NYC ![]() Sauza girls serve up tasty cocktails to the crowd at The Hard Rock Café ![]() Kiefer Sutherland arrives at The El Rey Theater for the LA premiere ![]() DJ Steve Aoki and Joel Madden from Good Charlotte ![]() URB Publisher Raymond Leon Roker arrives at The El Rey Theater in LA |
| Lulu DK for Elite Leather Furniture Collection Launch
Clifford PR coordinated a launch party in New York for darling of the interiors world designer Lulu de Kwiatkowski's and Elite Leather for the launch of the Lulu DK for Elite Leather furniture collection. Guests included designers, buyers, media, and tastemakers. |
![]() Gabrielle Galardo, Vice President of Elite Leather and designer Lulu de Kwiatkowski ![]() Molly Sissors and Sam Cochran from Elle Decor taking a peek at the Lulu DK for Elite Leather press kit ![]() Lulu de Kwiatkowski, stylist Tracy Bross and friend ![]() In Style editor Mary Kate Dolan and friend ![]() Michael Galardo, President of Elite Leather with buyers from Bloomingdales |