Would it surprise you to know that Bill de Blasio is tied in to the world of fashion? Well don't be surprised. The new mayor's friendship with Gabrielle Fialkoff spans many years.
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.
Four days later, another event took place at his Gracie Mansion home. This was a ticketed open house event that was available to all New York residents and over 7,000 of them ended up attending the sold out event.
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 also helped Hillary Clinton during her run for Senate before deciding to shift her focus to Haskell, a family business with great growth prospects.
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.
It seems like New Yorkers agree too. The social media world was abuzz with praise about the unique opportunity to see everything in person.
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.
Four days later, another event took place at his Gracie Mansion home. This was a ticketed open house event that was available to all New York residents and over 7,000 of them ended up attending the sold out event.
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 also helped Hillary Clinton during her run for Senate before deciding to shift her focus to Haskell, a family business with great growth prospects.
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.
It seems like New Yorkers agree too. The social media world was abuzz with praise about the unique opportunity to see everything in person.
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