Central Park Hat Luncheon Raises Record $5.4 Million
The Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy held the 44th annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards luncheon, achieving a remarkable $5.4 million in fundraising for Central Park's management and upkeep. This event, often referred to as the "hat luncheon," was set in the Conservatory Garden and showcased intricate hats and fascinators. Among those honored were dedicated trustees Judy Hart Angelo and Janet Ross. Attendees of note included Martha Stewart, the Fendi family, Stacey Bendet, and Nell Diamond. The raised funds will aid in the restoration of historic benches, Bow Bridge urns, and the Conservatory Garden.
Key facts
- 44th annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards luncheon
- Record-breaking $5.4 million raised
- Hosted by Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy
- Held in Central Park Conservatory Garden
- Honorees: Judy Hart Angelo and Janet Ross
- Women's Committee president: Tracey Huff
- Co-chairs: Kate Davis, Darice Fadeyi, Stephanie Hessler, Erin Isikoff Klatskin
- Central Park Conservancy president and CEO: Betsy Smith
- Board chair: Tom Kempner
- Funds for restoration of benches, Bow Bridge urns, and Conservatory Garden
Entities
Artists
- Patricia Underwood
- Helena Simon
- Aran Bell
- Martha Stewart
- Stacey Bendet
- Nell Diamond
- Marcella Hymowitz
- Sarah Wetenhall
- Fe Fendi
- Alessia Fendi
- Paola Fendi
- Lilah Ramzi-Goettemann
- Alexandra E. Bell
- Lizzi Longley
- Hope Rothschild
- Roseline Neveling
- Luisa Diaz
- Blair Husain
- Hana Bitton
- Kate Davis
- Marie-Noelle Pierce
- Rebecca Gardner
- Michael Bloomberg
- Judy Hart Angelo
- Janet Ross
- Tracey Huff
- Darice Fadeyi
- Stephanie Hessler
- Erin Isikoff Klatskin
- Betsy Smith
- Tom Kempner
Institutions
- Central Park Conservancy
- Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy
- Vogue
- Alice + Olivia
- Hill House Home
- The Pearl NYC
- Colony Hotel
- Hedges Inn
- Suzanne Couture Millinery
- CB Design Sanctuary
- CH Millinery
- Fendi
- Emilia Wickstead
- Mary McFadden
- Eugenia Kim
- Libertine
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Zimmerman
- Caroline Herrera
- Tuckernuck
- COTY
- CFDA
- American Ballet Theatre
- Château d'Esclans
- Terrazas de los Andes
- Andrew Pascoe Flowers
- Houses and Parties
- Arts and Ends
- Destree
- Oscar de la Renta
- Helena Simon
Locations
- Central Park
- New York City
- United States
- Upper Manhattan
- Conservatory Garden
- Bow Bridge
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- Les Puces
- Rome
- Italy
- Northeast Harbor
- Maine
- Palm Beach
- East Hampton
- Upper East Side