Philanthropist welcomes leaders from fashion, society, and the arts for an elegant celebration of France’s national holiday
Philanthropist, author and television host Jean Shafiroff celebrated France’s national holiday by hosting her annual Bastille Day luncheon at Maison Barnes in New York City, bringing together approximately 50 guests from the worlds of philanthropy, fashion, society, and culture.
Jean Shafiroff (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
The elegant afternoon unfolded over a gourmet luncheon prepared by the Daniel Boulud culinary team, offering guests a taste of French hospitality in recognition of the historic holiday. French flags, spirited conversation and a shared appreciation for French culture set the tone for a gathering that has become one of Jean Shafiroff’s annual summer traditions.
Bastille Day, observed annually on July 14th, commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, a defining moment of the French Revolution. The event came to symbolize the fall of absolute monarchy and the emergence of the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity.
For Jean Shafiroff, the luncheon also reflected a longstanding commitment to protecting and promoting French culture. She has served on the board of the French Heritage Society since 2012 and was honored by the organization for her philanthropic leadership at its New York City gala in November 2022.
Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, fashion designers Nicole Miller, Kobi Halpern, Malan Breton, Victor dE Souza and Kokin. Hunt Slonem, Valerie Steel, Vanessa Noel, Carolyn Maloney, Rebecca Seawright, Susan Gutfreund, Ruth La Ferla, Suzan Kremer, Alex Hamer, and Margo Langenberg were also in attendance.
Julia Haart, Maryanne Grisz, Nicole Miller (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
Jean Shafiroff, Hunt Slonem (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
Carolyn Maloney, Nicole Miller, Kobi Halperin, Jean Shafiroff, Alex Hamer, Julia Haart (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
Jean Shafiroff (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
Monica Elias, Nicole Salmasi, Kobi Halperin (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
Vanessa Noel, Jean Shafiroff, Victor de Souza, Valerie Steele, Hunt Slonem (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
CeCe Black, Ruth Miller, Ann Van Ness (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
Maribel Lieberman, Sylvia Hemingway (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
Jean Shafiroff, Malan Breton (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
Meg McCartney (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
Atmosphere (Photo Credit: PMC / Paul Bruinooge)
About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist, humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give”. Jean works extensively as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of 8 charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of eight to ten different charity galas. She also hosts and underwrites many large parties in her homes for different non-profits. Among the many causes she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights of underserved populations, health care, and animal welfare. In addition to hosting her own TV show, entitled Successful Philanthropy, Jean Shafiroff often appears on TV shows, podcasts and then in the press about her fashion and philanthropy. She is an international leader who strives to motivate people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in the philanthropic process.
Jean Shafiroff serves on the boards of the French Heritage Society, Southampton Hospital Foundation, NYC Mission Society, Couture Council of the Museum at FIT, New York Women’s Foundation, Casita Maria, Global Strays, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. In addition, she is a member of the Advisory Board of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. A Catholic, Jean served on the board of the Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary trustees. Jean Shafiroff has been honored numerous times by a variety of charitable organizations for her work and is regarded Jean as being among the leading ladies of philanthropy.
About The French Heritage Society:
Guided by the belief that the most enduring expression of a culture is to pass on its highest achievements, French Heritage Society is dedicated to protecting the French architectural and cultural legacy both in France and the United States, with emphasis on raising funds for preservation, restoration and education.
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Last modified: July 23, 2026
