The atmosphere was electric. Cards were flying off their respective billfolds and renegade camera flashes were being shot: “frenzied” is an understatement. You could feel the beat of the entrepreneur's spirit pulsing against an evening that was never without anticipation to meet and greet with other decision makers.  If you haven’t grabbed a copy of Raine Magazine’s Fashion and Style Issue (Vol 17), you better be quick: guests were swarming to receive a print edition of the magazine at the release party held on the 30^th of October.

Raine Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Nova Lorraine with Maria Valentino.

The highlight was the fashion preview of the MariaEliza Swim and Resort Collection by cover model Maria Valentino. Ms. Valentino, who is filming for her new reality series, was one of special guests including The Voice star Jermaine Paul, double-Emmy winning violinist Damien Escobar, Pop Dance Recording Artist Sariah and Broadway star Jake Boyd.

The event brought together leading influencers and read like a who’s who in fashion, entertainment and culture set against the swank interiors of the beautifully appointed EVR lounge, as tastemakers mingled while sipping on artisanal cocktails provided by Jack from Brooklyn. To close out the exciting evening, the 1^st 200 guests received gift cards from OOBERLUXE followed by digital editions of Raine Magazine.

Model and Broadway Star, Jake Boyd, posing with his fall issue spread.